Next Year at Upper School | 9 - 12

Prepare for the upcoming 2025 - 2026 school year at the Upper School with these helpful resources.

Upper School Summer Resources | 9 - 12

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  • Summer Reading & Assignments

    Welcome, students! View your summer reading and assignment expectations for each course below, organized by department. Please ensure you complete the required work as instructed before the start of the school year.

    Questions? Feel free to contact Dr. Khanichi N. Charles, the Associate Head of Upper School for Academics, at kcharles@sasaustin.org. Have a wonderful summer!

    ENGLISH
    English 1 | Grade 9
    English summer assignment for all ninth-grade students.

    English 2 | Grade 10
    English summer assignment for all tenth-grade students.

    English summer assignment for all eleventh-grade students.

    English summer assignment for all twelfth-grade students.

    MATHEMATICS
    AP Calculus BC | Grades 10-12
    This folder includes the AP Calculus BC summer review packet along with its answers. The concepts covered in this packet will be evaluated during the first two weeks of school and will also be incorporated into assessments throughout the year.

    SCIENCE
    AP Biology | Grades 11,12
    Students will bring in this assignment on the first full day of AP Bio. They can use this completed packet on the first quiz of the semester, on the second or third full class day of the year.

    Advanced Chemistry | Grades 11,12
    There will be a placement exam covering the content and skills included in this packet in the first week of the school year.

    AP Chemistry | Grades 11,12
    Students are required to submit this work on the first full day of AP Chemistry. Students will be tested on this material approximately one week into the school year.

    SOCIAL & RELIGIOUS STUDIES
    Students are expected to read, annotate, and take notes on Parts 1–4 of the book. These annotations and notes will be used during the first few weeks of school.

    AP World History: Modern | Grade 10
    Students will submit their notes and answers to questions by the first day of class. 

    AP United States History | Grade 11
    Students will submit their completed summer assignment on the first day of class.

  • Important Upper School Dates and Events

    August 3: Class of 2025 Summer Sendoff 
    The Class of 2025 are all invited to return to campus to gather as a class one last time, catch up with faculty, and pick up their yearbook! Email alumni@sasaustin.org with any questions!

    August 4: Pre-Season Athletics Begin 
    This includes Football, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Cheer, and Dance Team.

    August 6-7: 10th & 11th Grade St.A.R.T. Orientation
    St. Andrew’s Resources to Thrive (St.A.R.T.) Orientation for new 10th and 11th grade students. Contact Dr. Khanichi N. Charles for more information.

    August 11-15: The Highlights Preseason Dance Camp 
    Contact Taylor Rainbolt Bernal for more information. 

    August 13: Fall Sports Parent Night 
    Hear from the Athletic Staff, team coaches, and others about expectations for the year as we kick off the sports seasons. 

    August 18: Senior Breakfast 
    The Class of 2026 kicks off the school year together at 8:30 am on the DFAC Lobby & Porch.

    August 18: New Student Orientation 
    All new students in grades 10, 11, & 12 will meet in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. to meet their advisor, review schedules, and make sure their technology is working.     Contact Racheal Brooks for more information.

    August 18: Ninth Grade Orientation
    The Class of 2029 will kick off the school year together at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel. They will spend the day with their Peer Mentors in various sessions to help prepare them for the school year. Contact Racheal Brooks for more information.

    August 19: First Day of School 
    School starts on Tuesday the 19th at 8:45 a.m. Students will gather with their advisory and process around campus before heading into Chapel. 

    Parents are welcome to participate in this procession, which is a great way to welcome the school community. 

    School ends at 4:00 on Tuesday. This is a semi-formal dress day, which will be discussed further at Orientation.

  • Calendar

  • New Family Communications

    Coming soon! 

  • Athletics Try-outs/Preseason

  • Textbooks

  • Daily Schedule

  • Laptop Program

    You can now order a laptop for your student for the 2025-2026 school year! 

    Visit the SAS Laptop Program Page to review laptop options and ordering instructions. 
     
    Please note: We require all incoming Upper School students purchase one of  an approved SAS laptop or use a comparable device that matches one of the approved models and meets these minimum specifications. Please review the SAS Laptop Program page for more details and Parent FAQs!

  • Parent Engagement Opportunities

  • Questions?

    Upper School Administration
    upperschool@sasaustin.org

    Technology Office
    help@sasaustin.org

    Individual faculty members
    Search here

Parent Checklist

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Upper School Front Office
During June and July, the Upper School front office will be open over the summer Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., with the exception of the following dates: 

Summer 2025—Office Holidays & Closures
Memorial Day — Monday, May 26 
Juneteenth — Thursday, June 19 
Fourth of July — Friday, July 4 and Monday, July 7 
All SAS Offices Closed —The week of July 28 thru August 1 

If you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to call 512-299-9700 or email upperschool@sasaustin.org. Please keep in mind that response time may be slightly delayed during the summer months.

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