Summer Assignments 2025-2026
The summer assignments for Lower School and Middle School are below. Our hope is that these summer assignments will help our students get ready for the fall but also allow ample time during these months to rest and recharge. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sam or Dorothy. Happy summer!
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RISING FIFTH GRADE
Humanities Summer Assignment
Math Summer Assignment
Summer Math for Students Entering Algebra & Problem Solving (APS)*
Summer Reading Recommendations
Science Reading and Documentary Recommendations*Students who are expected to complete this will receive an email from their Math teachers.
RISING SIXTH GRADE
Humanities Summer Assignment
Math Summer Assignment
Summer Math for Students Entering Algebra 1 (moving on from Pre-Algebra)
Summer Math for Students Entering Algebra 2 (moving on from Algebra & Problem Solving)
Summer Reading Recommendations
Science Reading and Documentary Recommendations
Spanish Review and Enrichment Optional Work and RecommendationRISING SEVENTH GRADE
Humanities Summer Assignment
Math Summer Assignment
Summer Math for Students Entering Geometry (moving on from Algebra 1.5)
Summer Math for Students Entering Geometry & Trig (moving on from Algebra 2)
Summer Reading Recommendations
Science Optional Summer Assignment and Recommendations
Spanish Review and Enrichment Optional Work and RecommendationsRISING EIGHTH GRADE
Humanities Summer Assignment
Math Summer Assignment
Summer Math for Students Entering Algebra 2 (moving on from Geometry)
Summer Math for Students Entering Calculus (moving on from PreCalculus)
Summer Reading Recommendations
Science Optional Summer Assignment and Recommendations
Spanish Review and Enrichment Optional Work and Recommendations -
Lower School Recommended Read
Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems by Mariann Smith and Wendy LewisThough written for executives, this book offers a powerful framework for shifting how we think about paradoxes. Much of it relates directly to the tensions parents of gifted children often navigate: between challenge and support, autonomy and structure, high standards and self-compassion. We’ll look for opportunities during the school year to discuss how developing both/and thinking can help us and our children thrive.
Middle School Recommended Read
Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond - and How Parents Can Help by Phyllis Fagell.For parents new to Middle School or those nearing the end of this journey, we recommend this helpful book for parents!