High School Summer Reading
High School Study Room Hours (September through June):
| Monday – Thursday: | 3:00PM – 9:00PM |
| Friday: | 3:00PM – 6:00PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
| Sunday: | 1:00PM – 5:00PM |
| Early Release Days: | Opens at 12:00PM |
Summer Reading
- Wellesley High School English Department Summer Reading 2021 Website
- New York Times Best Sellers
- Who Are We: Racial Identity Exploration – Summer Reading 2021
- WPS Suggested Reading List Summer 2021
- Young Adult Library Services Association Teens’ Top Ten 2020, and 2021 nominees!
Grade 12
| Class | Title |
| 12CP (English 143): | Different Seasons – Stephen King (Read “The Body”) |
| 12ACP (English 142): | The Wall – John Lanchester
– AND – Dragon Hoops – Gene Luen Yang |
| 12H (English 141) | The Namesake – Jhumpa Lahiri |
| Diverse American Voices: | Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism and You – Jason Reynolds* |
| Beyond the Binary: | The Handmaids Tale – Margaret Atwood*
– AND – Please read a book of your choice from this list *Please note: This text includes adult content, such as physical violence and sexual assault. Please contact the instructor with any specific concerns at maxwellj@wellesleyps.org. |
| Humanities | The Namesake – Jhumpa Lahiri |
| Senior Creative Writing | Dragon Hoops – Gene Luen Yang
– AND – Poetry 180, selected by Billy Collins -OR- 180 More, selected by Billy Collins Poetry 180, in it’s entirety, may be found free at this link |
| World Literature | Please read a book from this list. |
| Evolutions | Please see the Summer Engagement page of the Evolutions website for more information. |
Grade 11
Class |
Title |
| 11CP (English 133): | American Born Chinese – Gene Yang |
| 11ACP (English 132): | The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates – Wes Moore |
| 11H (English 131): | 1984 – George OrwellAvailable free online at: https://www.planetebook.com/free-ebooks/1984.pdf
– AND – Please read a book of your choice from this list. |
| Evolutions (11/12): | Please see the Summer Engagement page of the Evolutions website for more information. |
Grade 10
Class |
Title |
| 10CP (English 123): | The Sun is Also a Star – Nicola Yoon |
| 10ACP (English 122): | Please read a book of your choice. Suggestions for themes can be found in this letter to students. |
| 10H (English 121): | Dragon Hoops – Gene Luen Yang
– AND – Behold The Dreamers – Imbolo Mbue *Note from the 10H teachers: We encourage you to find and follow your reading curiosities and preferences! Check out this list to get you started. |
| Foundations 9/10: | Just Mercy: Adapted for Young Adults: A True Story of the Fight for Justice – Bryan Stevenson
– AND – Love from A to Z – S.K. Ali |
Grade 9
Class |
Title |
| 9CP (English 113): | The Poet X – Elizabeth Acevedo (optional guide) |
| 9ACP (English 112): | Dragon Hoops – Gene Luen Yang
– AND – Please read a book of your choice from this list. |
| 9H (English 111): | Please read a book of your choice from this list.
– AND – Please read one additional book of your choice from any genre you are interested in. |
| Foundations 9/10: | Just Mercy: Adapted for Young Adults: A True Story of the Fight for Justice -Bryan Stevenson
– AND – Love from A to Z -S.K. Ali |
Job Resource
Homework Resources
- Databases by subject
- Library of Congress – Primary Sources
- National Archives – Primary sources
- Smithsonian – Primary sources
College Resources
- Affordable Colleges Online
- Affordable Colleges Foundation is an organization dedicated to providing free higher education tool sfor current and future college students and their families. They publish research on all the not-for-profit universities and colleges in Massachusetts that offer online college programs.
- College Affordability Guide
- Their mission is “to provide clear, correct info and advice on the many options students have to reduce the cost of their degree, and to offer a fresh analysis of which colleges are doing the most to make high-quality education affordable.”
- College Confidential
- A range of resources to help with the application process: articles, discussion groups, financial aid information and an opportunity to “Ask the Dean”.
- College Board
- A not-for-profit organization providing college preparation resources including SAT practice, application assistance and financial aid advice.
- Fast Web
- A comprehensive, interactive financial aid tool to match students to available and appropriate scholarships, loans, internships and jobs.
- GoodCall
- A free scholarship search engine.
- Learning Library Express (Library Database)
- Includes practice tests for PSAT, SAT, and ACT. Create an account with your Minuteman Library card and practice exams at any computer.
- MoneyGeek
- FAFSA guide.
- New England Board of Higher Education
- Information on colleges in New England including state-specific financial aid and links to every college and university in the region.
- OnlineU
- College rankings by affordability and value.
- Student Aid on the Web
- Comprehensive information from the Department of Education on funding education beyond high school.
- The Student Loan Report
- Unbiased reporting on the latest news related to student loans, changes in legislation that may effect students, and up-to-date information for new college students seeking the best student loan options.
- TERI College Planning Center
- Committed to providing greater access to college, TERI provides individual assistance and advice via email, phone and drop-in centers. Toll free: 877-332-43-48.