AP BIOLOGY SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS

DO NOTHING UNTIL JULY 1, 2024- THEN READ 20 MINUTES/DAY

There is considerable breadth and depth in the AP Biology course, yet our course time (early September to early May) is relatively condensed. Therefore, I strongly suggest completing the following work over the summer prior to our first day of AP Biology next year.

Click here for the full AP Bio Summer Assignment

The AP Biology exam is based on four key concepts:

• Big Idea 1: Evolution
  • The process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life.
• Big Idea 2: Energetics
  • Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis.
• Big Idea 3: Information Storage and Transmission
  • Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes.
• Big Idea 4: Systems Interactions
  • Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties.

The AP Biology is very similar to the ACT in that it is a measure of concept understanding and the synthesis of information. I strongly suggest completing the following work over the summer prior to the first day of AP Biology next year.

​​​​​​​AP BIOLOGY TEXT: AP Edition Campbell Biology; 12th Edition.

SCHOOLOGY: You will be invited to an AP Bio Summer Group on Schoology. Active Reading guides, and other resources are located on this page. I strongly recommend that you use these items to gain comprehension over the summer.

There will be an assessment on assigned work during the first week of school. The test is a measure of your basic understanding of the summer reading to guide the first term curriculum. Full comprehension of all principles is not necessary or required. Do not try and memorize material, rather get a basic understanding of the chapter concepts listed at the start of each chapter.

Information from College Board

There is a wealth of information from the College Board about the AP Biology Exam at the following website:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_bio.html?biology 

Success in any endeavor you choose to pursue, whether it is academics, athletics, arts, basically life is not accomplished in nine months. In everything you strive to do well, you must commit and make that goal part of your lifestyle, not a hobby to pick up on occasion when you are bored. You are not being asked to devote every moment of your summer to AP Biology; rather commit to a schedule that allows you to be prepared for the start of class in the fall, honor other responsibilities, and enjoy the relaxation of summer.

Click here for the full AP Bio Summer Assignment

AP Calculus AB
Summer Packet

This packet is intended to prepare you for AP Calculus AB by reviewing prerequisite algebra and pre-calculus skills and covering the first chapter calculus textbook. (With the amount of curriculum to be covered before the AP Exam in May, we need to cover this review chapter over the summer.)

It is due on the first day of school. There will be a Summer Packet quiz covering this review content at the end of the first week of school. 

The packet is lengthy, so please start early! While many of the exercises cover basic algebra skills, you will encounter a few tough exercises. Embedded in this packet are short videos to guide you if you get stuck. If you need further assistance, please email me and we can schedule a meeting in-person or via Zoom. (cory.fusco@district196.org)

Have a wonderful and relaxing summer! I am looking forward to delving into the study and exploration of a branch of mathematics which has been referred to as “one of the supreme accomplishments of the human intellect.”

Calculus truly is a fascinating course—you will love it!
− Mr. Fusco

CLICK HERE for the summer packet

Welcome to AP Calculus BC!  This packet is intended to prepare you for the course by:
• Reviewing prerequisite algebra and pre-calculus skills.
• Covering Chapter 1 of the calculus textbook. (With the amount of curriculum to be covered before the AP Exam in May, we need to cover this review chapter before the school year.)

It is due on the first day of school and worth 20 points in the homework category. At the end of the first week of school, there will be the Chapter 1 Test assessing you on this review content.

Click here for the AP Calculus BC Summer Packet.  

2024-2025 AP English Language and Composition

Required Summer Reading 

Purpose: 

• To discover what great nonfiction looks like AND read something entertaining

• To practice your critical reading skills over the summer

• To prepare for multiple assignments in the fall, including writing and speaking assignments

You are required to read ONE nonfiction book from the following list for AP English Language and Composition over the summer. Come prepared to speak and write about it in September. Bring your reading notes with you on the first day of school. We will use these texts--or portions of these texts--for multiple assignments at the beginning of the year.

Click here for the AP Lang/Comp summer assignment.

AP Literature Summer Reading

CLICK HERE for the FULL Summer Reading Assignment.  

Summer Reading Options for AP Literature

Read one Victorian novel from the links below.

Directions: Read one of below Victorian novels during the summer and take in-text reader-response notes while reading. Do not buy the book. Instead, download the text for free using the below directions.  (70,000 books are available for free from Project Gutenberg.)

1. Join our Schoology Group.  Access Code: QFQQ-FPBP-PKMCM

2. Click the link (blue underlined title) below to find an online version of the novel.

3. These books are adult literature.  If you encounter situations or language that you find offensive, simply choose a different novel.

4. Download the entire novel onto the Notability app on your IPad.  

• Click “read online (web).”

• Click on the box-arrow on the upper right of your IPad screen.

• Click on “Share to Notability.”

5. As you read, take reader-response notes on the text of your novel in Notability.

6. Due by 3:00 PM on the first Friday of Quarter 1.

• Directions:  

1. Convert to PDF.

2. Upload your completed assignment to Google Drive.

3. Share the link:  Turn in Summer Reading Here.

Email any questions to scott.durocher@district196.org. 

Hello future students AP US History students.  We do not have a specific summer assignment for AP US History.  Even though we do not have a specific summer assignment, we would like you to read this summer.  Read anything you enjoy and come to school in the fall in the habit of reading regularly. 

If you’re looking for ways to get started on US History this summer, we suggest selecting a book from the local library on a topic that seems interesting, viewing a documentary or a movie on a historical topic, or engaging more in current events through quality news sources. 

We wish you a fun and safe summer and look forward to starting our class together in the fall.

Feel free to reach out to me via email this summer at Todd.Hering@District196.org.

Wishing you a safe and healthy summer,

Mr. Hering-AP US History Teacher

Students entering Honors English 9 and AP World 9 are asked to choose a book from a list that we have created. Once chosen, students have two responsibilities. One, they need to mark up the text every five pages with their thinking, and two, they need to select four excerpts from the book that show either a character changing or a main idea being developed. Both of these assignments will be due at the end of the first full week of school. Contact Mr. Dettmer if there are any questions. 

Click here for the Honors English 9/AP World 9 summer assignment.

2025 SUMMER PACKET
for students entering Honors Pre-Calculus
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In order to hit the ground running this September, it is important to review the content relevant from your past years in mathematics. You can use any resource to assist you in completing this packet, but please know that you are responsible for all of the material in this review packet. Expect a quiz within the first week of school!

CLICK HERE for the summer packet.  

Sincerely,
Ms. Bjorklund, Mr. Haugh and Ms. Hoogensen

AP Studio Art Information & Recommended Summer assignment completion

CLICK HERE for the AP Studio Art summer learning assignment.  

The AP Art program is a very rewarding, albeit vigorous one, in that you will be asked to complete a top-quality piece of art every 5-
10 school days. For every 2 hours spent in class, it is expected that you spend at least 1 hour working outside of class. It will not be
uncommon for you to spend 10-20 hours on each project. With this in mind, it is imperative that you come into the fall school year
with artwork produced over the summer; that can be used in your portfolio come next May. The more work you put in this summer,
the less of burden your work load will be in March, April and May; as we generally do not have enough time to fully complete 20
GOOD/EXCELLENT portfolio quality works of art prior to your portfolio being do the first week of May. In addition, it is very
beneficial for each student should come into the school year with a somewhat clear idea that they would like to take with their
concentration. Please see the example linked above.