Summer Reading
All students are expected to complete their summer reading assignments by the first day of classes on Wednesday, September 4. Teachers in the subjects of Religion, Social Studies (including all first semester junior and senior electives), and English (including all junior and senior English electives) will integrate these summer reading selections directly into their curriculum and instruction during the first few weeks of the school year. There is an additional summer assignment for students who are scheduled to take Mr. Hoerner’s Introduction to Film course.
Please use the appropriate ISBN when ordering books, so that all students are using a standard edition of each book.
Freshmen - Class of 2028
Religion (all freshmen):
I, John Baptist de La Salle - click to access a PDF of this reading
Social Studies - The American Journey & The American Journey Honors:
Alexander Hamilton: The Making of America, by Teri Kanefield (ISBN: 978-1419729430)
English 9:
Ground Zero, by Alan Gratz (ISBN: 978-0702306747)
English 9 Honors:
The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas (ISBN: 978-0062498533)
Sophomores - Class of 2027
Religion (all sophomores):
The Gospel According to Mark (students may use any Biblical translation)
Social Studies - Understanding the World (required of all sophomores not in AP World History):
Animal Farm, by George Orwell (ISBN: 978-0451526342)
Social Studies - AP World History:
A Little History of the World, by E.H. Gombrich (ISBN: 978-0300143324)
In addition to this book, AP World History should complete the following assignment from Mr. Lomeo: click to access a PDF of this reading
English 10:
Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury (ISBN-13: 978-1451673319)
English 10 Honors:
Haroun and the Sea of Stories, by Salman Rushdie (ISBN: 978-0140157376)
Juniors - Class of 2026
Religion (all juniors):
The Gospel According to John (students may use any Biblical translation)
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Social Studies Electives - Students must read the selection for their First Semester or Full Year Social Studies elective course. This course will be confirmed when 2024-2025 student schedules are finalized in mid-summer. As students wait for their schedule to be confirmed, we encourage them to complete their summer reading assignments in Religion and English.
Please use the appropriate ISBN when ordering, so that all students are using a standard edition of each book.
AP African American Studies:
Warmth of Other Suns, by Isabel Wilkerson (ISBN: 978-0679763888)
- From Mr. Stewart: Students should read up to p. 350 in this book.
AP Economics:
Economics 101, by Alfred Mill (ISBN: 978-1440593406)
AP Government:
Gideon’s Trumpet, by Anthony Lewis (ISBN: 978-0679723127)
AP European History:
Students in AP European History received an email from Mr. Lomeo with their summer assignment. All questions about the assignment can be directed to Mr. Lomeo: [email protected]
AP United States History:
Colonial America: A Very Short Introduction, by Alan Taylor (ISBN: 978-0199766239)
Revolutionary Characters, by Gordon Wood (ISBN: 978-0143112082)
American Government - Democracy in Action:
The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court, by Jeffrey Toobin (ISBN: 978-1400096794)
The American Way of War:
For the Common Defense (3rd ed.), by Allan Millett et al. (ISBN 978-1451623536)
- From Mr. McHale: Students should read the introduction and the first two chapters by the start of class in September and be prepared for a quiz.
Criminal Justice:
Gideon’s Trumpet, by Anthony Lewis (ISBN: 978-0679723127)
Introduction to Economics:
Economics 101, by Alfred Mill (ISBN: 978-1440593406)
United States Sports History:
A People’s History of Sports in United States, by Dave Zirin (ISBN: 978-1595584779)
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English Electives - Students must read the selection for each English elective class that they have registered for. Please use the appropriate ISBN when ordering, so that all students are using a standard edition of each book.
AP English:
Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens (ISBN: 978-0199219766)
AP Seminar:
The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt (ISBN: 978-0593655030)
- Note: Students only need to read Parts I-III of this book.
Banned Books:
The Giver, by Lois Lowry (ISBN: 978-0544336261)
Crime and Detective Fiction:
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle (ISBN: 978-1950435104)
- Note: Students should read the following short stories in this book: The Red-headed League, The Blue Carbuncle, The Speckled Band, The Copper Beeches
Gods and Heroes:
The Ocean at the End of the Lane, by Neil Gaiman (ISBN: 978-0063070707)
Horror Literature:
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson (ISBN: 978-1954839373)
Rebellion Literature:
Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer (ISBN: 978-0385486804)
Science Fiction Literature:
The Time Machine by H. G. Wells (ISBN: 978-0553213515)
Spy Literature:
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming (ISBN: 978-1612185439)
The Wrongfully Accused:
Twelve Angry Men, by Reginald Rose (ISBN: 978-0143104407)
Introduction to Film: Students enrolled in this course should check their email this summer for a message from Mr. Hoerner with specific instructions regarding their summer work. Information about the summer assignment can also be found here.
Seniors - Class of 2025
Religion (all seniors):
The Gospel According to Matthew (students may use any Biblical translation)
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Social Studies Electives
Students must read the selection for their First Semester or Full Year Social Studies elective course. This course will be confirmed when 2024-2025 student schedules are finalized in mid-summer. As students wait for their schedule to be confirmed, we encourage them to complete their summer reading assignments in Religion and English.
Please use the appropriate ISBN when ordering, so that all students are using a standard edition of each book.
AP African American Studies:
Warmth of Other Suns, by Isabel Wilkerson (ISBN: 978-0679763888)
- From Mr. Stewart: Students should read up to p. 350 in this book.
AP Economics:
Economics 101, by Alfred Mill (ISBN: 978-1440593406)
AP European History:
Students in AP European History will receive an email from Mr. Lomeo with their summer assignment. All questions about the assignment can be directed to Mr. Lomeo: [email protected]
AP Government:
Gideon’s Trumpet, by Anthony Lewis (ISBN: 978-0679723127)
AP United States History:
Colonial America: A Very Short Introduction, by Alan Taylor (ISBN: 978-0199766239)
Revolutionary Characters, by Gordon Wood (ISBN: 978-0143112082)
American Government - Democracy in Action:
The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court, by Jeffrey Toobin (ISBN: 978-1400096794)
The American Way of War:
For the Common Defense (3rd ed.), by Allan Millett et al. (ISBN 978-1451623536)
- From Mr. McHale: Students should read the introduction and the first two chapters by the start of class in September and be prepared for a quiz.
Criminal Justice:
Gideon’s Trumpet, by Anthony Lewis (ISBN: 978-0679723127)
Introduction to Economics:
Economics 101, by Alfred Mill (ISBN: 978-1440593406)
United States Sports History:
A People’s History of Sports in United States, by Dave Zirin (ISBN: 978-1595584779)
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English Electives - Students must read the selection for each English elective class that they have registered for. Please use the appropriate ISBN when ordering, so that all students are using a standard edition of each book.
AP Seminar:
The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt (ISBN: 978-0593655030)
- Note: Students only need to read Parts I-III of this book.
The Giver, by Lois Lowry (ISBN: 978-0544336261)
Crime and Detective Fiction:
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle (ISBN: 978-1950435104)
- Note: Students should read the following short stories in this book: The Red-headed League, The Blue Carbuncle, The Speckled Band, The Copper Beeches
Gods and Heroes:
The Ocean at the End of the Lane, by Neil Gaiman (ISBN: 978-0063070707)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson (ISBN: 978-1954839373)
Rebellion Literature:
Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer (ISBN: 978-0385486804)
The Time Machine by H. G. Wells (ISBN: 978-0553213515)
Spy Literature:
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming (ISBN: 978-1612185439)
The Wrongfully Accused:
Twelve Angry Men, by Reginald Rose (ISBN: 978-0143104407)
Introduction to Film: Students enrolled in this course should check their email this summer for a message from Mr. Hoerner with specific instructions regarding their summer work. Information about the summer assignment can also be found here.