Upper School Summer Reading

The following list is the required summer reading for Upper School for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year.

English

9th Grade
  • “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak
Honors
  • “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak
  • “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck
10th Grade
  • “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller
Honors
  • “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller
  • “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck
AP Seminar
  • “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller
11th Grade
  • “1984” by George Orwell
AP Language
  • “1984” by George Orwell
12th Grade
  • “1984” by George Orwell
AP Literature
  • “Maus” by Art Spiegelman

History

10th Grade

AP World History

11th Grade

AP US History

  • “The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding” by Joseph J. Ellis

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Upper School Calendar

  • Apr 20
    Monday

    Senior Week

  • Apr 28
    Tuesday

    Cum Laude Mugging

  • Apr 29
    Wednesday

    Powderpuff @ 5:30

  • May 04
    Monday

    AP Biology

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