Summer Learning 2024

At One School of Arts & Sciences, we know adventure happens outside our comfort zones; discovery takes place inside of adventure, and learning happens inside of discovery. Scholars in grades PreK – 12th independently learn amazing things through summer learning that encourages them to read, calculate, build, and share.

Summer Learning BASH

We celebrate our scholars who complete Summer Learning with our epic annual Summer Learning Bash at the start of school. If scholars complete the following steps by the first day of school, and submit the Summer Learning Project form by Friday, August 16th, we will have an instant record of who gets to join in on this awesome day!

  • Scholars who have completed their Summer Learning Projects can look forward to a celebration with Kona Ice and a special activity.

  • The celebration changes each year so do not miss out on the surprise!

Elementary Summer learning

Scholars entering K - 3rd grade are encouraged to discover stories that awaken imagination, work on math facts specific to their grade level, and explore STEAM projects. Scholars who complete their STEAM project and upload it, will be featured at a later date. Scholars can choose from the list provided to read over the summer. This list includes books for independent reading and titles to be read aloud to the scholar depending upon their reading ability.

  1. If your scholar is reading, they can choose books from their list for oral reading for 20 minutes a day.

  2. If your child is not reading, an adult should read to them for at least 20 minutes a day. Your scholar should retell the story in their own words.

  3. Read orally to your child from the more difficult selections on this list and have him or her retell the story.

Reading aloud models fluent reading for your child; develops your child’s understanding of text structures, features, and genres; builds vocabulary and comprehension skills; and fosters a love of reading. Click below for a wonderful read-aloud routine you and your scholar can enjoy together at home.

Forms must be submitted by Friday, August 16th in order to attend the Summer Learning Bash. 

kindergarten

  1. Identify ALL Pre-K Sight Words

  2. Identify Numbers 1-20 in mixed order. Video

  3. Read minimum of 8 Books (See List)

  4. Complete Form Below

KHAN ACADEMY KIDS

Scholars in grades 1st & 2nd Grade will be practicing math over the summer using Khan Academy Kids. Download the app on a tablet or on your scholar’s chromebook.

FIRST GRADE

  1. Identify ALL Kindergarten Sight Words

  2. Identify Numbers 1-20 in mixed order. Video

  3. Practice & knows Math Facts within 10 (1+4, 8+2, 4+3). Video

  4. Complete "1st Grade Khan Academy Kids Math Class." Please enter class code: MC7Y5U

  5. Read minimum of 5 Books (See List)

  6. Complete Form Below

Second grade

  1. Complete "2nd Grade Khan Academy Kids Math Class." Please enter class code: 9DC12L.

  2. Read minimum of 5 Books (See List)

  3. Complete a Story Map for each book to turn into your teacher.

  4. Complete Form Below

third GRADE

  1. Complete the ""Get Ready for 3rd Grade Khan Academy Class" with Mrs. Meade & Mrs. Campbell.

  2. Read minimum of 8 Books (See List)

  3. Complete Form Below

4TH & 5TH Summer learning

Scholars entering 4th - 5th grade can discover stories that place emphasis on character. They will have one book to read assigned by their teacher, and the opportunity to choose their style of video for a project. There are also math facts specific to their grade level, and optional STEAM* projects. Completing the book reading, reading project, math and poetry memorization are required for them to attend the Summer Learning Bash.

(Note: Books have been assigned by the teacher; therefore it is strongly encouraged that incoming scholars read the title in order to collaborate with other scholars the first weeks of school.) 

Forms must be submitted by Friday, August 16th in order to attend the Summer Learning Bash. 

*Optional: Choose STEAM / Travel Vlog Project 

The STEAM Project is a fun way to keep your scholar learning over the summer.

Click on the resources link below and select the best idea for your child. Steam Resources. 

Many families travel and go to exciting places over the summer. If your scholar visits a US STATE or travels out of the country, or has a unique experience such as camping or hiking, he or she may submit a travel vlog. See vlog example here

Resources: 4th-5th Grade

FOURTH grade

  1. Complete Get Ready for 4th Grade Khan Academy Class with Mrs. Combs

  2. Memorize a poem to recite the first week of school. Poem Resource

  3. Read “Stranded” by Jeff Probst

  4. Submit a video project discussing the book in one of the formats listed: stop-motion, interview, book review, documentary, or movie trailer. The video length should be 2 minutes and must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo.

  5. Complete Form Below

FIFTH grade

  1. Scholar completed "Get Ready for 5th Grade Khan Academy Class"  with Mrs. Martin

  2. Memorize a poem to recite the first week of school. Poem Resource

  3. Read "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio

  4. Submit a video project discussing the book in one of the formats listed: stop-motion, interview, book review, documentary, or movie trailer. The video length should be 2 minutes and must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo.

  5. Complete Form Below

Middle School

Thank you for partnering with us as we work together to assist scholars in maintaining their reading and math levels over the summer break. Scholars entering 6th - 8th grade have been assigned two books to read by their English teacher along with the appropriate Khan Academy Math course for their upcoming math class. These activities are created to support your scholar’s educational journey. 

Scholars who fully complete their Summer Learning will be invited to participate in the Summer Learning Bash. Please complete the form below once your scholar has finished reading the required books and Math work for their grade level. Completing both the book readings, (1) book project, AND math course are required for scholars to attend the Summer Learning Bash. Forms must be submitted by Friday, August 16th.

Resources: 6th-8th Grade

SIXTH grade

  1. Read “Fish in a Tree” and “A Long Walk to Water” and complete (1) book project

  2. Complete “Get Ready for 6th Grade Math” Khan Academy Course

  3. Complete Form Below

seventh grade

  1. Read “Take Your Best Shot” and “Some Kind of Courage” and complete (1) book project

  2. Complete “Get Ready for 7th Grade Math” Khan Academy Course

  3. Complete Form Below

eighth grade

  1. Read “Hatchet” and “The Teens Guide to Social Media” and complete (1) book project

  2. Complete “Get Ready for 8th Grade Math” Khan Academy Course

    Or Complete “Get Ready for Algebra 1” Course (depending on math track)

  3. Complete Form Below

High School

Thank you scholars and parents for partnering with us as we work together to ensure scholars maintain their reading and math levels over the summer break and do not suffer with the "summer slide". Scholars entering 9th - 12th grade have been assigned a book to read (two books for Honors) and accompanying project by their English teacher along with the appropriate Khan Academy Math course for their upcoming math class. These activities are created to support your scholar’s educational journey.

Scholars who fully complete their Summer Learning will be invited to participate in the Summer Learning Bash. Please complete the form below once your scholar has finished reading the required books and Math work for their grade level. Completing the book readings, project AND math course are required for scholars to attend the Summer Learning Bash. Forms must be submitted by Friday, August 16th.

Required Reading for 9th-12th Grade:

9th & 10th grade Honors/ dual enrollment Additional Resources:

Ninth grade

  1. Read “The Maze Runner” and complete (1) book project.

    * Honors/ Dual Enrollment scholars to read additional book from selection provided above.

  2. Complete “Get Ready for Algebra” Khan Academy Course

    Or Complete “Get Ready for Geometry” Khan Academy Course

  3. Complete Form Below

TENTH grade

  1. Read “Animal Farm” and complete (1) book project.

    * Honors/ Dual Enrollment scholars to read additional book from selection provided above.

  2. Complete “Get Ready for Algebra II” Khan Academy Course

    Or Complete “Get Ready for Geometry” Khan Academy Course

  3. Complete Form Below

11th grade Honors/ dual enrollment Additional Resources:

Non-Fiction

Christian Living:

Christian Fiction:

12th grade Honors/ dual enrollment Additional Resources:

Classic Literature Titles

ELEVENTH grade

  1. Read “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” and complete (1) book project.

    * Honors/ Dual Enrollment scholars to read additional book from selection provided above.

  2. Complete “Get Ready for Algebra II” Khan Academy Course

    Or Complete “Get Ready for Pre-Calculus” Khan Academy Course

  3. Complete Form Below

TWELFTH grade

  1. Read “How to Win Friends & Influence People” & “Freakonomics” and complete (1) book project.

    * Honors/ Dual Enrollment scholars to read additional book from selection provided above.

  2. Create 2-3 Discussion Boards per book read

  3. Complete “Get Ready for Pre-Calculus” Khan Academy Course

    Or Complete “SAT Practice” Khan Academy Course

  4. Complete Form Below