SUMMER LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS
To help students stay engaged academically and feel confident heading into the new school year, summer assignments are required for students entering grades 7–12. These assignments are designed to strengthen foundational skills, encourage critical thinking, and help students maintain the progress they made throughout the school year. Some assignments may be organized by week to help students manage their time effectively over the summer, and students are encouraged to complete the work gradually rather than waiting until the end of the break. All summer work will be reviewed during the first weeks of school and may count toward Quarter 1 grades.
Please be sure to download and complete the assignments for the courses your student will be taking in the fall. Thank you for your support in helping students continue learning and preparing for a successful school year ahead.
7th & 8th Grade
Summer Reading
We are excited to share details about Fontbonne’s Summer Reading Program at this time. Fontbonne’s incoming grades 7 - 9 students will participate in a Common Reading Program, which involves reading the same book in order to create common ground for discussion with classmates. In partnership with BC High, Middle School students will read A World Without Summer by Nicholas Day (ISBN: 978-0593643877 ). For the third consecutive year, middle school students will be invited to an event at BC High to meet the author and enjoy activities with BC High students.
If you have any questions about your summer assignments please reach out to:
Heznie Bubb,
Interim Director of 7th and 8th Grade
English
English I & Global History Summer Reading
We are excited to share details about Fontbonne’s Summer Reading Program at this time. Fontbonne’s incoming grades 7 - 9 students will participate in a Common Reading Program, which involves reading the same book in order to create common ground for discussion with classmates. In partnership with BC High, Middle School students will read A World Without Summer by Nicholas Day (ISBN: 978-0593643877 ). For the third consecutive year, middle school students will be invited to an event at BC High to meet the author and enjoy activities with BC High students.
Incoming ninth graders will read Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees.
Prospective grades 10-12 students have selected their summer reading book before and will participate in small group discussions with teachers, staff, and students on campus during our Summer Reading Day in September.
Click here to read Mrs. Sullivan's entire letter about our summer reading program.
If you have any questions about your Summer Reading assignments, please reach out to:
Susan Sullivan
English Department Chairperson
Math
Pre Calculus, Intro to Calculus, Calculus Honors
If you have any questions about your Math summer assignments please reach out to:
Stephanie Cuffe, scuffe@fontbonneboston.org
Math Chairperson
Science
If you have any questions about your Science summer assignments please reach out to:
Victoria DaCosta, vdacosta@fontbonneboston.org
Science Chairperson
Social Studies
English I & Global History Summer Reading
If you have any questions about your Social Studies summer assignments please reach out to:
Julie Leonard, jleonard@fontbonneboston.org
Social Studies Chairperson
World Language
AP Spanish Assignment
If you have any questions about your World Language summer assignment, please reach out to:
Anke Herbert, aherbert@fontbonneboston.org
World Language Chairperson
Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston admits students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and financial aid programs and any school-administered programs.
Please note that all assignments will be posted by Friday, June 12, 2026. Families are encouraged to check back at that time to access and download the appropriate materials for their student’s courses for the upcoming school year.
As you complete your summer assignments, remember that they are designed to help you stay engaged and prepared for the year ahead. We encourage you to do your best, stay organized, and leave plenty of time to enjoy all that summer has to offer. Have a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September for another great year together!
