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Summer Reading Guidelines and Choices
The St. Margaret’s Summer Reading List was compiled after consulting teachers, librarians, bookstores, booklists and journals. Although students are free to read any book on the list, suggested grade levels are given for each book.
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All returning students and those enrolled by July 1. New students enrolled after that date are encouraged to read at least one book from the list.
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Three books from the list. [Note: Books required for AP courses may be applied if desired]
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See list that follows for choices. Read the books. Fill out summer reading form for each book. [See example for appropriate sample responses] Access the response sheet.
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To obtain books, visit a library, a bookstore, or the web page listing. The list and reviews are available on the web page as well as information for ordering from Amazon.com. This on-line book store has a collection of 2.5 million books at a discount of at least 20%. Most books can be shipped within 24 hours, and your support of this site allows St. Margaret's to receive up to 15% cost of any book purchased.
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Response sheets are due immediately upon arrival at your English class the first day of classes. Once you return to St. Margaret’s, there will be no opportunity to finish your Summer Reading so be sure to complete it before you return. |
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A committee of faculty will read your responses and will grade them on a pass/high pass/fail basis. The results will be recorded on your permanent record and reported to you and to colleges and schools to which you apply.
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You will be grades Honors, Pass, Fail. If all requirements are met, a student will earn a Pass. A student will receive a failing grade if one or more of the required components are missing. If a student goes beyond expectations on their presentation of responses, they will earn an Honors grade. All grades will be included on the student’s St. Margaret’s transcript. |
The summer reading booklet is given to new and returning students and may be accessed at any time from the Summer Reading web page . Each book is linked to Amazon.com for easy purchasing and more detailed descriptions and reviews. We always encourage students to visit their local library or bookstore and challenge themselves to read widely during the summer months.
Summer Reading PDF Downloads
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