Summer Reading List - 2008

The following is general information applying to all Baylor students.

1. Each student must read a minimum of three books over the summer. This includes a required book and two additional books chosen from guidelines provided for each grade. (See links for each grade below)

2. There are assignments that students must complete as part of the reading requirement, as outlined in the documents for each grade below.

3. There are reading logs for students to track their progress. These will be turned in to advisers on the first day of class in the fall.

To begin, scroll down to the links for your grade and print out:
(1) Requirements & Instructions (this includes required books, assignments, and additional book options)
(2) Reading Guide
(3) Reading Log

You Can Win
All students who read 2,500 pages or more, including their required reading, will receive a letter of commendation and a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card. Reading must be at a grade level appropriate for the student and take place between June 2 and August 18.

General Resources & Documents
Letter from Jim Stover
Local Libraries and Bookstores
Advanced Placement Course Requirements

Additional Book Lists
Non-fiction Book List
Outstanding Books for the College Bound
Classic Works
Faculty Recommendations

Documents for Each Grade

Middle School (Grades 6-8)
6th Grade Requirements & Instructions
6th Grade Reading Guide (for Required Book)
6th Grade Reading Log

7th Grade Requirements & Instructions
7th Grade Reading Guide (Updated 6/9/08)
Clay Marble Study Guide (for background info only - NOT an assignment)
7th Grade Reading Log

8th Grade Requirements & Instructions
8th Grade Reading Guide
8th Grade Reading Log

Upper School
9th Grade Requirements & Instructions
9th Grade Reading Guide (for Required Book)
9th Grade Reading Log

10th Grade Requirements & Instructions
10th Grade Reading Guide (for Required Book)
10th Grade Reading Log

11th Grade Requirements & Instructions
11th Grade Reading Guide (for Required Book)
11th Grade Reading Log

12th Grade Requirements & Instructions
12th Grade Reading Guide (for Required Book)
12th Grade Reading Log

For more information contact the Baylor School Hedges Library at 423-267-8506, ext. 209, or email Milly Rawlings