Summer Reading
Reading over the summer not only strengthens previous learning, but lays the groundwork for the next school year.Summer reading assignments are required for students entering grades 6-12. Summer reading is not required of students entering grades K-5 but we encourage students to continue reading and practicing their skills during the summer months.
Additionally, we encourage families to visit the Aston Public Library and explore all they have to offer.
2026-2027 Sun Valley High School Summer Reading Assignments
The Language Arts Department at Sun Valley High School believes reading enriches a student’s academic experience and greatly rewards future endeavors. Reading over the summer not only strengthens previous learning, but lays the groundwork for the next school year. Summer reading programs support students in the following ways:
- Previews themes and motifs of upcoming courses
- Enhances critical thinking and provides enrichment opportunities
- Commonality of texts promotes student -to- student discussion
- Introduces an array of genres
- Encourages them to read for enjoyment
- Combats the loss of reading achievement over the summer
Note: Summer assignments also appear in your student's Schoology account as Google Docs.
- Grade 9 (Honors Survey of Literature, Survey of Literature, and ELA I)
- Grade 10 (Honors American Literature, American Literature, and ELA II)
- Grade 11 (Honors World Literature, World Literature, and ELA III)
- Grade 11AP (AP Language and Composition)
- Grade 12 (Honors British Literature, British Literature, and ELA IV)
- Grade 12AP (AP Literature and Composition)
Grade 9 (Honors Survey of Literature, Survey of Literature, and ELA I)
Grade 10 (Honors American Literature, American Literature, and ELA II)
Grade 11 (Honors World Literature, World Literature, and ELA III)
Grade 11AP (AP Language and Composition)
Grade 12 (Honors British Literature, British Literature, and ELA IV)
Grade 12AP (AP Literature and Composition)
2026-2027 Northley Middle School Summer Reading Assignments
All of us who are involved in teaching reading and English acknowledge the value of reading all year long - not just during the school year. For that reason, we have developed a required summer reading assignment because we believe it will help students meet academic challenges in the coming year and encourage them to develop independent reading habits.
2026-2027 Elementary School Summer Reading Recommendations
Stay tuned for summer reading options for elementary students.