And finally, the Summer Reading Assignment contributes to a lifelong habit of educational growth and entertainment. Basing their choices on college English department lists of books which well-prepared students should have read and on the curriculum which the student will study during the year, teachers at every grade level select books that should prove interesting and valuable. For these reasons, rising freshman read mythology and works with a tragic theme or heroic archetype. Rising sophomores read old or new classics of American Literature. Rising juniors read works by British authors.
Seniors select from world authors.
Required texts are available at the Campus Store. During the first six weeks of school, each English teacher will assign papers based on the works, give an objective test over the required books, and make other assignments as necessary. At least three evaluations of the works will occur including objective, subjective, and creative assessments. All evaluations of summer reading will be completed by October 12, 2001. The English Department requires new and returning students to complete the assignment over the summer in order not to double the homework load in English during the first grading period.