Summer Reading & Assignments
Welcome, Upper School 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, Associate Head of Upper School for Academics, at kcharles@sasaustin.org. Have a wonderful summer!
English
Honors English 1 | Grade 9
English summer assignment for all ninth-grade students.
Honors English 2 | Grade 10
English summer assignment for all tenth-grade students.
AP English Language and Composition | Grade 11
English summer assignment for all eleventh-grade students.
AP English Literature and Composition | Grade 12
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
Advanced Physics | Grade 10
This link will generate an individualized PDF that must be printed and completed to be turned in on the first day of school.
AP Biology | Grades 11, 12
Students will bring in this assignment on the first full day of AP Biology. 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 containing the content and skills from this packet in the first week of the school year.
AP Chemistry | Grades 11, 12
Students will turn in this work on the first full day of AP Chemistry. Students will be tested on this material approximately 1 week into the school year.
Social and Religious Studies
Honors World History: Early Modern | Grade 9
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 completed summer assignment on the first day of school.
AP United States History | Grade 11
Students will submit their completed summer assignment on the first day of classes.
Fine Arts
Honors Concert Choir | Grades 9-12
This document includes links to the TPSMEA YouTube Playlist, vocal warm-ups/technique, basic music theory videos, and links to music theory practice exercises that will help you prepare for the fall semester. A little singing and music review over the summer will help us start the year strong!
Honors Select Choir | Grades 10-12
This document includes links to the TPSMEA YouTube Playlist, vocal warm-ups/technique, basic music theory videos, and links to music theory practice exercises that will help you prepare for the fall semester. A little singing and music review over the summer will help us start the year strong!
Honors Jazz Band | Grades 10-12
This document includes links to 10 classic tracks for your summer jazz listening, and several resources to explore over the summer months. Happy practicing!
Honors Percussion Techniques | Grades 9-12
This document includes links to 10 videos that will get you excited about percussion, and several resources to explore over the summer months. Happy practicing!
Honors Rock Band | Grades 9-12
This document includes some amazing live performances and resources for your viewing and listening pleasure.
Honors Symphonic Band | Grades 9-12
This document includes links to 10 works that will make you fall in love with wind band music, and several resources to explore over the summer months. Happy practicing!
AP Music Theory | Grades 11-12
This document includes a two-part assignment you'll need to complete over the summer months. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with basic music theory vocabulary and concepts over the summer. Plan to bring your work to class on the first day.
Visual Art
2D Art | Grades 11-12
Advanced Art 3: 2D
Advanced Art 4: 2D
AP Art and Design: 2D and AP Drawing
(Grades 11-12)
Read the attached chapters from the Launching the Imagination design text. These design guidelines are the foundation of the formal language we will investigate throughout the year.
AP Art and Design: 2D and AP Drawing
(Grades 11-12)
Read the attached chapters from the Launching the Imagination design text. These design guidelines are the foundation of the formal language we will investigate throughout the year.
3D Art | Grades 11-12
Advanced Art 3: 3D
Advanced Art 4: 3D
AP Art and Design: 3D, Advanced Ceramics
(Grades 11-12)
(Grades 11-12)
Read the attached chapters from the Launching the Imagination design text. These design guidelines are the foundation of the formal language we will investigate throughout the year.
World Languages
Honors Mandarin 1 | Grade 9
Complete the remainder of the novella by creating a timeline for each chapter (add at least 7 events per chapter); submit your work in Google Classroom).
Honors Mandarin 2 | Grades 9, 10
Complete the remainder of the novella by creating a timeline for each chapter (add at least 7 events per chapter); submit your work in Google Classroom).
Honors Mandarin 3 | Grades 9, 10
Complete the remainder of the novella by creating a timeline for each chapter (add at least 7 events per chapter); submit your work in Google Classroom).
Honors Mandarin 4 | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Complete the remainder of the novella by creating a timeline for each chapter (add at least 7 events per chapter); submit your work in Google Classroom).
