Parents should sign the completed list and turn it in to the teacher in the fall. As television, computers, and movies increasingly fill children's time, the common childhood literacy heritage of educated Americans seems more and more in danger of extinction. Certain books, so appropriate for children, if not read in childhood, will not be read at all. Upper Elementary students at GACS are quite capable of reading adult books and are intrigued by them. However, they steal the time that might be spent reading the classic children's books that have stood the test of time.
Most thoughtful adults question the positive impact of many adult novels on young mids, as well.
Greater Atlanta Christian School expects all students to read during the summer. This suggested list for summer reading is not exclusive but attempts to provide choices for various reading abilities and interests. Children need guidance in selecting the right books. Keep a list of the books read with the names of the authors. Parents should sign the completed list and turn it in to the teacher in the fall.