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The Marian Lawton Library is on-line for your summer reading.  Click here to find out more.

US English

All US students enrolled in Honors English 1, Advanced English 1, Honors English 2, Honors English 3, and Honors English 4 classes will read two books: the community book and a book from the English Department list. The reading requirements for Advanced English 2, AP English Language, and AP English Literature vary by course. To view the lists for each course, click on the course name.

There is plenty of information about books on the web. Instead of randomly choosing a book, take a little time to read about on your choices. A simple way to start is to paste the title into the search box on Amazon.com. Most books listed there include a synopsis and some reviews. Moreover, you can often click on the "Look Inside" feature and read the first few pages.

Visit a local bookstore and ask for recommendations. The Midtown Reader has an incredibly knowledgeable staff who can help you choose a book. (Click here to visit the store's website).  If you don’t enjoy reading, ask your teacher or an older student to recommend a book to you, or take extra time to be sure you find an interesting title.  Don’t wait until the last minute to read your summer books. If you don’t understand what you’re reading, you won’t have time to stop and figure it out.

While you read, make sure you can answer some basic questions about the book, such as those listed below. If you have forgotten these details by the time you get back to school, you didn’t really read the book.

  • Who are the main characters?
  • What is the main conflict?
  • What is the setting?
  • Why did you choose to read this book?
  • Would you recommend this book to your friends? Why or why not?
  • How did this book help you evaluate your own personal experiences?
  • What light does the book shine on our shared human condition?

Click here for some additional questions to consider

Upper School Math

To be successful in our Upper School math courses, you must have a solid foundation of basic math skills and concepts.  To ensure that you will be adequately prepared for the upcoming school year, all students must join the High School Summer Math Review Khan Academy class, using the class code:  MJHJ8HMC 

www.khanacademy.com

  • Students entering any level of Algebra 1 are expected to complete* 60% of the assignments 
  • Students entering any level of Geometry are expected to complete* 70% of the assignments 
  • Students entering any level of Algebra 2 are expected to complete* 75% of the assignments 
  • Students entering any level BEYOND Algebra 2 are expected to complete* 80% of the assignments 
  • *the student should score an 80% or higher on an individual assignment to be counted as "completed"

These assignments should be completed by the student and without any assistance. It is estimated to take 15 minutes per day to complete 80% of the assignments. All classes will take a basic math skills TEST during the first full week of classes in August. 

If you have any difficulty registering for the class, or if you have any additional questions, please email the Upper School Math Department Chair: Katy Gimbel at kgimbel@maclay.org 

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