Summer Reading

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Summer Reading List - 2012

The following is general information applying to all Baylor students.

1. Each student must read a minimum of three books over the summer. This includes a required book and two additional books chosen from guidelines provided for each grade. (See links for each grade below)

2. There are assignments that students must complete as part of the reading requirement, as outlined in the documents for each grade below.

3. There are reading logs for students to track their progress. These will be turned in to advisers on the first day of class in the fall.

Middle School

To begin, scroll down and print out--
(1) Requirements & Instructions
(2) Reading List (for your grade level)
(3) Reading Guide (for your grade level)
(4) Reading Log (for your grade level)

Upper School

To begin, scroll down and print out--
(1) Requirements and Instructions
(2) Reading List (this includes the list of books organized by genre)
(2) Reading Log

You Can Win

All students who read 2,500 pages or more, including their required reading, will receive a letter of commendation and a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card. Reading must be at a grade level appropriate for the student and take place between June 4 and August 20.

General Resources & Documents
Letter from Scott Dering
Library and Bookstore Information
The Baylor Campus Store maintains a selection of the summer reading titles all summer.

Additional Book Lists
Outstanding Books for the College Bound
Classic Works

Documents for Each Grade

Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Middle School Introduction
Suggestions for Additional Reading

6th Grade Reading List 2012
6th Grade Reading Guide 2012
6th Grade Reading Log 2012.pdf

7th Grade Reading List 2012
7th Grade Reading Guide 2012
7th Grade Reading Log 2012

8th Grade Reading List 2012
8th Grade Reading Guide 2012
8th Grade Reading Log 2012

 Upper School
US_Instructions
Upper School Genre Reading List 2012
Upper School Reading Log 2012
Faculty Recommendations 2012
AP Summer Reading 2012

 

More about Hedges Library

Library Hours During School Year
(August 18 - May 29)
Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Library Summer Hours
(June 2 through June 22)
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
* The library does not circulate materials to students over the summer.
**Library closed from June 20 to August 4.**

(August 4 through August 17)
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

These hours apply while the school is in session. The Library will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings and whenever the school is closed (such as vacation days, snow days, etc.)