English Reading Assignment
This summer we are implementing a summer reading and math program. Two and a half months is a long time and we want to help you keep your brain sha
rp. “Dull tools take twice the time and effort to do their job.” ~ Anonymous.
Grade 7
A Wrinkle in Time – Madeleine L’Engle (A few copies are available in the office.) A quiz will be given on the first full day of class.
Grades 8-12
Please take your pick of one of the following books. It needs to be completely read by the first day of school. A quiz will be given on the first full day of class.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond – Elizabeth George Speare
Sarah Plain and Tall – Patricia MacLachlan
The Bronze Bow – Elizabeth George Speare
Captains Courageous – Rudyard Kipling
Math IXL Assignments
This is for practice and keeping sharp. Please achieve a score of 80 or complete a minimum of 20 minutes for each category. This assignment will count as your first graded IXL assignment for the first marking period and is due by 8am on Friday, September 7, 2018.
As a bonus, once the entire assignment is completed you will have an opportunity to earn extra credit points on a future assignment. For each full hour spent on IXL’s Diagnostic Arena you can earn an extra credit point with a maximum of 10 potential extra points earned.
Please contact the main office for questions regarding IXL usernames and passwords. If you have trouble completing a given category, please refer to videos on the topic at https://www.khanacademy.org/
Also, please note that due to summer updates, complete the targets by title not by target number. Target numbers may change.
Incoming Trigonometry Students:
IXL Algebra 1 Review Topics:
C.5 Solve proportions
F.14 Pythagorean theorem
H.2 Distributive property
J.5 Solve advanced linear equations
J.6 Solve equations with variables on both sides
Z.4 Add and subtract polynomials
Z.8 Multiply two binomials
AA.2 Factor out a monomial
AA.4 Factor quadratics with leading coefficient 1
EE.8 Simplify radical expressions: mixed review
Incoming PreCalculus Students:
IXL Algebra 2 Review Topics:
K.2 Add and subtract polynomials
Y.1 Pythagorean Theorem and its converse
Y.2 Special right triangles
X.1 Convert between radians and degrees
E.6 Solve a system of equations using substitution
E.8 Solve a system of equations using elimination
D.1 Domain and range
H.6 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide complex numbers
J.6 Solve a quadratic equation by factoring
J.9 Solve a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula
Incoming Algebra II Students:
IXL Algebra I Review Topics:
A.1 Compare and order rational numbers
A.3 Number lines
A.4 Convert between decimals and fractions
B.1 Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers
B.2 Evaluate numerical expressions involving integers
B.3 Evaluate variable expressions involving integers
D.1 Convert between percents, fractions and decimals
J.3 Solve one-step linear equations
J.4 Solve two-step linear equations
H.2 Distributive property
Incoming Algebra 1 and Geometry Students
The assignments for Geometry and Algebra can all be found under the “Eighth Grade Math” tab on IXL.
B.1 Integers on a number line
B.4 Compare and Order Integers
C.4 Add and subtract three or more integers
C.7 Multiply and Divide Integers
J.1 Convert between percents, fractions and decimals
N.1 Coordinate plane review
W.1 Which X satisfies an equation
W.6 Solve one-step equations
W.7 Solve two-step equations
W.9 Solve equations involving like terms
Miss Davis’ 7th and 8th grade classes
The students who will be in 7th grade are already doing math packets. The 8th graders who had Fundamentals of Math for 7th were given Math packets to practice integers over the summer in preparation for the Pre-Algebra class.