Rising 7th Grade Summer Work
What's Included.
Students entering 7th grade are required to complete summer work in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Greek Language, and Social Studies to maintain skills and prepare for academic success.
English Language Arts
Reading list & project
Mathematics
Packets & fact fluency
Greek Language
Immersion & Language packets
Social Studies
Historical fiction & project
English Language Arts
Summer reading is required. Students must choose one book from a curated list of 7 titles ranging from Lexile 610L to 930L.
Open Summer Reading ListReading Guidelines
- Graded Project: After reading, students will complete a graded project based on their book when they return to school.
- Content Review: The reading list includes fiction selections appropriate for students entering 7th grade. Parents should review Common Sense Media ratings for each title, as some books contain sensitive topics.
Reading List
* Blended
by Sharon Draper+
Gathering Blue
by Lois Lowry+
The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
by Lamar Giles+
Look Both Ways
by Jason Reynolds
Ender's Game
by Orson Scott Card+
* Other Words for Home
by Jasmine Warga+
Lincoln's Grave Robbers
by Steve Sheinkin
Many titles are available as audiobooks and through free online libraries like Sora.com (through Classlink).
Mathematics
Summer math work reviews the most important concepts from 6th grade to keep skills sharp. Students should show all their work on practice pages and bring them to their math teacher by September 19th.
Due Date: September 19th
Fact Fluency Requirement
Students also need to study multiplication facts 1 through 12. Practice using flashcards or online games until facts are known quickly and automatically.
7th Grade Math Topics Covered
- Ratios and proportional relationships
- Writing ratios to describe relationships between quantities
- Finding rates and unit rates
- Comparing and finding equivalent ratios
- Solving unit rate and percent problems
Social Studies
Social Studies summer reading requires all students to read The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis.
Open Reading GuidelinesRequirements
- Graded Project: Students should prepare to complete a graded project based on this book when they return to school.
This historical fiction novel is available through Sora.com (through Classlink) and as an audiobook.
Greek Language Learning.
Choose the resources appropriate for your child's language program and teacher.
Language Program Packages
Select your student's level and teacher.
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Kyria StoupakiEllinomatheia
Kyria NikolaouQuestions or Need Help?
If you have questions about summer work, contact your child's school building.