Freshman

Summer Assignments 2023

Theology – You are required to purchase, read, highlight, and annotate Why We’re Catholic by Trent Horn in preparation for assignments and discussions in class. For your convenience, there is a pdf version available here which you may download in lieu of purchasing the book. Keep in mind that annotation is more than just highlighting; it also entails giving each chapter a brief two-to three- word summary, circling difficult words and looking them up, and writing your thoughts about the text in the margins. Please refer to the Theology Department Letter for more information. Students in the Chesterton Scholar Program are to read the book assigned to their program, which is listed below.

Chesterton Scholar Program--Theology I CSP – You are required to purchase, read, highlight, and annotate Perelandra by CS Lewis prior to the first day of school.  Any version will do. Remember, annotation means that in addition to highlighting, you include a brief two-to three- word summary for every chapter, circle and look up hard vocabulary, and record your reaction to the text in the margins. You will use this material in class, especially the part where Weston tries to entice the Green Lady/Queen to sin.

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.

Chesterton Scholar Program –Ancient Literature CSP - Complete the Mythology Guide on loose leaf while reading Mythology by Edith Hamilton. ISBN 978-0446574754.  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.