Summer Learning for

High School

God has given us language as a means of learning about creation, a way to communicate with and about God, a way to communicate about His creation and how we should live, and a tool to care for creation and change our world. God has chosen to communicate to us in writing through the Bible. Through written text, we learn about the world and other people by stepping into their shoes and we enjoy vicarious experiences by exercising our God-given imagination. 

We expect all FPD students to develop the ability to learn from the written text as well as find written genres they enjoy. Our reading program will help equip the student to develop cognitively, communicate with and about God, care for and appropriately use the resources around us, and act redemptively in our world. To this end, we encourage our students to read and discuss the texts that are read. Research has shown consistent connections between proficiency with reading comprehension and certain activities, for example: 

• The availability of reading material in the home. 
• Parental modeling of good reading habits. 
• Parental help with monitoring homework and television viewing. 
• Reading and/or being read to regularly for enjoyment. 
• Discussing what you have read with someone or otherwise responding to what you have read. 

Our summer reading program at FPD is designed to encourage students to read appropriate selections that can challenge and improve their reading comprehension. We have also incorporated a great degree of choice while still requiring students to respond to what they read. This summer we are also including faculty selection reads to generate discussion next fall. We hope each student will find these reading assignments will enhance their summer experience. 

Summer Reading for High School Students

Summer Math for High School Students

All students entering 9th through 12th grade will receive a Summer Math Packet aligned to their upcoming grade level or course. Students enrolled in Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC are required to complete the packet. AP Statistics students will complete a required summer book read. For all other students, completion of the packet is highly recommended. Students enrolled in courses with a required packet should be prepared to participate in a review session during the first week of school and complete a quiz covering the concepts and skills included in the packet. AP Statistics students should be prepared for activities or assessments related to their summer reading assignment. The purpose of Summer Math at First Presbyterian Day School is to strengthen foundational skills, prevent summer learning loss, and help students retain important concepts from the previous school year. Regular math practice over the summer builds confidence, improves problem-solving skills, and creates a smoother transition into the next grade level or course. We understand that, even with review material, students may not remember every concept or skill. To support students, each packet will include a resource page with helpful tools and examples. Review time will also be provided at the beginning of the school year to answer questions and reinforce key topics before new instruction begins.

Required Summer Math Packet (PRINTABLE)

Required Summer Math Assignment (PRINTABLE)

AP Statistics (Summer Book Read)

Recommended Summer Math Packet (PRINTABLE)

Summer Science for High School Students

AP Chemistry

Looking for Assignments for other grades?

Lower School Summer Learning
Middle School Summer Learning