Our summer reading program at FPD is designed to encourage students to read appropriate selections that can challenge and improve their reading comprehension. This summer we are also including common reads in middle and high school to generate discussion next fall. We hope each student will find these reading assignments will enhance their summer experience
3K-5TH GRADE
Students should follow directions for their grade as listed in the packet.
SUMMER BRIDGE FOR ELEMENTARY
3K
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School Summer Reading Packet
All Middle School students must read TWO books in the following order:
- Faculty Selection: Students may view their Book Selection on their Viking Connect. Students should click on “Official Notes” at top of the page and then click the “Faculty Choice Book – Summer Reading” link, which will display their book title and author. This book will be discussed in small groups after the start of the school year.
- Book for their English Class. See details on page 9 of the Summer Reading packet.
- Sixth Grade: Among the Hidden
- Seventh Grade: My Name is Tani
- Eighth Grade: The Outsiders
HIGH SCHOOL
High School Summer Reading Packet
All High School students must read TWO books and complete the assignments listed:
- Faculty Selection: Students may view their Book Selection on their Viking Connect. Students should click their “Official Notes” at top of the page and then click the “Faculty Choice Book – Summer Reading” link, which will display their book title and author. This book will be discussed in small groups after the start of the school year.
- Books required below based on grade/class:
- 9th grade College Prep (CP): Fahrenheit 451
- 9th grade Honors: Anthem
- 10th grade College Prep (CP): The Last Battle
- 10th Grade Honors: Lord of the Flies
- 11th Grade College Prep (CP) American Literature:
- 11th Grade AP Language and Composition: The Overachievers and Outliers
- 12th Grade College Prep (CP) British Literature: 1984
- 12th Grade AP Literature and Composition: 1984 and Frankenstein
SUMMER MATHEMATICS PURSUIT
Summer work is designed to help students stay sharp on their existing skills to allow for a faster acquisition of new skills taught in the following year. The math assignments are available in this attachment for FPD Upper School students.