Summer Reading
Below are the Summer Reading lists, Reading Guides, and required summer work for some Spanish and Math courses.
When students return in the fall, they will begin working with their summer reading right away. Within the first several days of school, students will complete an assessment—such as a test, paper, or class discussion—based on their assigned books. Teachers in each course will determine the specific form of assessment, and this work will count toward the first quarter grade.
Please print the Summer Reading Guide for each course you are taking.
All School Read
Each summer, Head of School Brendan Sullivan selects a shared text for the entire school community to read. In the fall, students are assessed on the book and gather for the All School Read Assembly, where a guest speaker—often connected to the text—offers additional insight and perspective.
2026 ALL SCHOOL READ:
The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede (ISBN: 9780063005983)
Summer Reading Guide
Summer Reading by Grade
Spanish
Spanish AP Language & Culture (4AP), Spanish AP Literature (5AP), and Spanish 6H students will receive their readings from Mr. Moore or Mrs. Goldstein.
Mathematics
Summer Review is required for students entering the following courses:
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2H | PreCalculus H or PreCalculus Accelerated | Trig/Stats | BC Calculus
Students are encouraged to use the separate answer keys provided below to check their work:
Algebra 2 Key | PreCalculus Key | Trig/Stats Key
Summer Reading Books
Books may be purchased through eCampus, St. Sebastian’s online academic bookstore. To log in, use the student's school email address and password. (New students will receive their login credentials at the Reception for New Parents on May 29.)
stsebs.ecampus.com