Freshman
Summer Assignments 2024
All freshmen who were accepted into the Chesterton Scholar Program please complete the following:
Chesterton Scholar Program--Theology I –You are required to purchase, read, highlight, and annotate Perelandra by C.S. Lewis prior to the first day of school. Any version will do. Remember, annotation means that in addition to highlighting and underlining, you circle and look up hard vocabulary, mark interesting/significant points within the story, and record your reaction to the text in the margins. You will use this material in class during the first week of school.
Chesterton Scholar Program –Ancient Literature 9 -You are required to purchase, read, highlight, and annotate the first 3 parts of Mythology by Edith Hamilton. ISBN 978-0446574754. Complete the Mythology Study Guide on loose leaf (handwritten). Answers should be short paragraphs and are due on the first day of school. Please note that you only need to read the first three parts.
Mathematics – Those taking Algebra I are required to complete the math packet prior to the first day of school. Anyone taking Algebra II must complete the Delta Math Assignment and the Math/Numbers-Based Article. Please refer to the information and instructional video provided by the math department.
All freshmen who are NOT in the Chesterton Scholar Program please complete the following:
ELA - ELA -For the summer reading requirement this year, each student will be asked to read a book aligned with the curriculum of the year he/she is entering. Students, including transfer and incoming freshmen, are asked to complete the reading before the first day of school. Each teacher will discuss and assess the books during the first quarter for a major grade. All students, regardless of date of admission, are required to complete the summer reading assignment. Please see the English Department letter for more information. Students in the Chesterton Scholar Program are to read the book assigned to their program, which is listed below.
Mathematics – Those taking Algebra I are required to complete the math packet prior to the first day of school. Anyone taking Algebra II must complete the Delta Math Assignment and the Math/Numbers-Based Article. Please refer to the information and instructional video provided by the math department.