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Braintree Public Schools Summer
Information
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Congratulations! Your child has experienced
a successful year of learning in the Braintree Public Schools. Thank you for
supporting literacy throughout
the year by encouraging reading at home. Summer reading is a link that ties
one school year to the next. By assuring that your child’s summer includes
reading and writing activities, you can continue to support your child’s
literacy development.
 Below is an updated list of books that are suggestions for your family’s
summer reading enjoyment. They are arranged by grade levels: 1-2, 3, and 4-5.
Within each list, is a range of reading levels. The titles are organized by
genre/category, alphabetically by author. Also included is a reading guide
for read-alouds.
I hope that you visit the Thayer
Public Library often. If you find that a title
is not on the shelf, read another book by the same author or ask the librarian
to try to order the book from another library. To help your children select
books appropriate for their reading level, we recommend the following “Five
Finger Rule”:
• Choose a page or passage of about 100 words
• When the reader comes to a word that he or she cannot pronounce correctly,
a finger is put up
• If your child reaches the fifth finger, the book is too difficult. Choose
a different book.
Summer reading is for pleasure, so have fun!
Thank you for your support,
Mary C. Cunningham
2008 Summer Reading List:
Download Summer 2008 Reading list in 
Grade 1 & 2
Grade 3
Grade 4 & 5
Reading to your child is the single best thing that you can do to help
your child succeed in school. Once children learn to read, they can still
benefit
greatly from being read to. Even the older children love it! Reading aloud
to children increases their vocabulary, introduces them to “book language”,
gives them background knowledge about the world, and creates a special bonding
experience. These reading levels are just suggestions. Be flexible and choose
whatever books your child will enjoy.
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Middle Schools
Grade
6
2008 SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT (entering
Grades 6 & 7 )
Grade
7
Grade 8
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Braintree High School
Braintree
High School (Entering Grades 9 -12 )
2008 BRAINTREE SECONDARY SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer
School Registration Form 2008 -
June 30 -August 1@
BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL
128 Town Street
Braintree, MA 02184
Director of Secondary Summer School
Anthony Garofalo
781-848-4000, EXT. 2277
COSTS/FEES
Braintree Residents: $ 175 per course
Non-Residents: $ 215 per course
• COURSES RUN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
• NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
• COURSES WILL BE OFFERED CONTINGENT UPON SUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT
• NO REFUNDS ONCE COURSE HAS BEGUN
PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS:
• Attendance: For make-up courses and high school credit: No more than
2 absences allowed, regardless of the circumstance. Tardies will be made up with
the program
director. Family vacations are not an acceptable excuse for absences.
• Homework Policy: All make-up courses will include homework. Teachers
will invoke a strong policy for each class.
• Behavior: As outlined in the Braintree High School Handbook. All school
rules will be enforced. Any student dismissed from the program prior to completion
for behavior issues will not receive credit for that course.
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Passing grade for students seeking course credit is “C-”
COURSES OFFERED
MIDDLE SCHOOL
(Open to Braintree Students Only)
SUMMER SUCCESS PROGRAM: 8:00-10:00
Emphasis of this make-up course will be on study skills, basic grammar, reading
comprehension skills, and basic math skills that are vital to success in
ALL major subject areas. This program is co-taught; students will divide
their time with the two teachers. THIS IS THE REQUIRED COURSE FOR ALL MIDDLE
SCHOOL FAILURES
SUMMER SUCCESS “ENRICHMENT” PROGRAM: 10:00-12:00
Summer Enrichment Letter
Students will engage in creative activities with their peers designed to enhance
reading, writing, math and study skills necessary for success in middle and
high school. This program is co-taught and will provide extra preparation for
MCAS.
HIGH SCHOOL MAKE-UP COURSES
Period 1: (8:00-9:55) Period 2: (10:05-12:00)
English 9 English 11
English 10 English 12
Algebra I Geometry
Algebra II Spanish I & II
Biology American History
Physical/Integrated Science American Government
*English 9/10(3 Hours) World History
(* Cost of English 9/10-3 hours is $200)
ENRICHMENT COURSES
(Priority given to Braintree students)
SAT Math 2 WEEKS (July 7-July 18) TIME: 8:00-10:00
This course prepares students for the Math section of the SAT Reasoning Test.
Topics will include Algebra I&II, Geometry, Statistics, Probability and
Data Analysis. Students will learn test-taking skills through practice tests
and questions. COST $85
* When registering, please note your current score, if applicable
SAT English 2 WEEKS (July 7-July 18) TIME: 10:00-12:00
This course prepares students for the Critical Reading and Writing sections
of the SAT Reasoning Test. It will provide exposure to reading comprehension,
vocabulary, and writing skills highlighted on the new exam, through practice
tests and examples of essay prompts. This course will also focus on test-taking
skills. COST $85
* When registering, please note your current score, if applicable.
* SCHEDULE OF ALL CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Those with questions, should contact Anthony Garofalo
at (781) 848-4000, Ext. 2277
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