Since there have been a lot of questions, here's the quick rundown on the summer reading project for 2020. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.

English 8

There will be no summer reading project for English 8 this year. Due to the huge adjustments we've had to make over the past few months, I don't want to add any additional stress for anyone, and I don't want anyone to risk their health or safety trying to go out to get a book. I also don't want anyone to have to spend additional money buying a book over the summer.

Still, I would encourage everyone to read at least one book over the summer of your choosing!

English 9

This year's summer reading project is optional. For all the reasons I've listed above in the 8th-grade section, I didn't want to require anyone to do this project. I do know, however, that with your entrance into high school, you're going to have to become accustomed to more work. Our expectations are higher, and I want you to have the opportunity to have a head start. With this in mind, you may complete the summer reading project if you would like to receive extra credit in September 2020. If you would like to complete the summer reading project, you can find it here. Please note that you cannot access this page without logging in with your Schoharie Schools email address.

English 9 Honors

This year's summer reading project comes from Mr. Cummins, who has taught 9 Honors for the past few years. I will be using Mr. Cummins' summer reading project this year. With your acceptance into the honors program, your expectations will be higher, and I want to ensure that your experience is consistent with the English department's expectations of our honors students. The assignment will require you to read George Orwell's novel 1984 and complete one of the essay topics described in the assignment here. Please note that you cannot access this page without logging in with your Schoharie Schools email address.

Good luck!