Summer Reading & Math

Middle School

2024 Summer Reading & Math
Just a few minutes of reading each day and a refresher in mathematics can be instrumental in preparing your child to return to school in the fall, ready for the new school year! With that in mind, both the summer reading and mathematics review are designed to encourage and maintain the progress your child has made during the course of the previous year.

The summer math and reading assignments are for a student's entering grade in the 2024-2025 school year.

Please note: Summer reading books will not be available in the CA Bookstore.

Beginning in July, you may view and order your fall textbooks on the MBS Direct website. If you order between July 8-14, you will receive free shipping. Click for ordering instructions.

Middle School Supplies

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

  • Sixth Grade Supplies

    General supplies:
    • Pens (2 black, 2 blue, 2 red)
    • Small box of pencils
    • Stylus pen or pencil for use with iPad
    • Earbud headphones for use with iPad
    • Plastic pencil box or pencil case
    Core:
    • Choice of 3" 3-ring binder with 5 dividers or 5-subject accordion folder
    Science:
    • 1" 3-ring binder
    World Language:
    • 1" 3-ring binder
    • 5-subject accordion folder
    Math:
    • 1 TI30X IIS Solar Scientific Calculator, to be used all three years
    • Protractor (for home use)
    • Ruler (for home use)

  • Seventh Grade Supplies

    General supplies:
    • Pens (2 black, 2 blue, 2 red)
    • Small box of pencils
    • 2 highlighters (different colors, please)
    • Stylus pen or pencil for use with iPad
    • Earbud headphones for use with iPad
    • Plastic pencil box or pencil case
    • 3-ring binder or an accordion folder, as preferred, to be used to manage class materials
    Math:
    • 1 TI30X IIS Solar Scientific Calculator, to be used all three years
    • Protractor (for home use)
    • Ruler (for home use)
    World Language:
    • 1" 3-ring binder
    • French students should also have a 5-subject accordion folder

  • Eighth Grade Supplies

    General supplies:
    • Pens (2 black, 2 blue)
    • Small box of pencils
    • 2 highlighters (different colors, please)
    • Stylus pen or pencil for use with iPad
    • Earbud headphones for use with iPad
    • Plastic pencil box or pencil case/pouch
    • 1 spiral or composition notebook
    • 3-ring binder or an accordion folder, as preferred, to be used to manage class materials
    Math:
    • 1 TI30X IIS Solar Scientific Calculator, to be used all three years
    • Protractor (for home use)
    • Ruler (for home use)
    World Language:
    • French students should have a 5-subject accordion folder

Middle School Summer Reading

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

Middle School Summer Math

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • Grade 6

    Summer Math Packet – 6th Grade Math
    You should complete this packet if you are entering 6th Grade Math in 2024. (6th Accelerated students should complete 7th Grade Packet.)
    The Middle School Math Department is asking you to do summer math to make the transition back to class easier for you. The goal of the summer math packet is to review material covered during 5th Grade.
    Please find time throughout the summer to complete this packet.
    Check the answers that are available to you at the end of the packet. If you find that you need the answer sheet to answer the questions, then you may want to review those concepts before school begins.
    For extra practice you can search on Khan Academy, BrainPop, or IXL. Your teacher will spend little time reviewing the skills and concepts in this packet. Expect a quiz on this in the first week of school. Good luck, and see you in August!

    Instructions:
    1. Use pencil.
    2. Do all of your work on separate paper. Make sure work is clear and neat. Copy the problem onto your paper. To save paper, you do not have to print this packet unless you want to. We will only collect your work.
    3. Show your work, even if you are capable of doing it in your head. Show us your steps and thought process on paper. Just writing an answer is not sufficient for most problems.
    4. Check your answers in the back of the packet. If any problems are incorrect, put an X through your incorrect work (but do not erase it) and rework the problem again.
    5. The packet must be completed and brought to class by the second day of school to be graded. This will count as an assignment. Since most answers are provided, it will mostly be graded on thoroughness of showing your work, neatness, and following directions.


  • Grade 7

    Summer Math Packet – Pre-Algebra
    You should complete this packet if you are entering 7th Grade Math or 6th Accelerated Math in 2024. (7th Accelerated students should complete 8th Grade Packet.)

    The Middle School Math Department is asking you to do summer math to make the transition back to class easier for you. Please wait to complete this packet until the end of summer, ideally during the last two weeks before school starts. Check the answers that are available to you at the end of the packet. If you find that you need the answer sheet to answer the questions, then you may want to review those topics before school begins.

    Your teacher will spend little time reviewing the skills and concepts in this packet. Expect an evaluation on this in the first week of school. Good luck, and see you in August!

    Instructions:
    1. Use a pencil.
    2. Do all of your work on separate paper. It must be graph paper. Copy the problem onto your paper. To save paper, you do not have to print this packet unless you want to. We will only
    collect your work.
    3. Show your work, even if you are capable of doing it in your head. Show us your steps and thought process on paper. Just writing an answer is not sufficient for most problems.
    4. Check your answers in the back of the packet. If any problems are incorrect, put an X through your incorrect work (but do not erase it) and rework the problem again right beside your old
    work.
    5. The packet must be completed and brought to class by the second day of school to be graded. This will count as an assignment. Since most answers are provided, it will mostly be graded on thoroughness of showing your work, neatness, and following directions.
    6. Read directions carefully.

  • Grade 8

    Summer Math Packet – Algebra I

    You should complete this packet if you are entering 8th Grade
    Algebra or 7th Grade Accelerated Math in 2024.

    The Middle School Math Department is asking you to do summer math to make the transition back to class easier for you. Check the answers that are available to you at the end of the packet. If you find that you need the answer sheet to answer the questions, then you may want to review those topics before school begins. Your teacher will spend little time reviewing the skills and concepts in this packet. Expect an evaluation on this in the first week of school. Good luck, and see you in August!

    Instructions:
    1. Use pencil.
    2. Do all of your work on separate paper. Copy the problem onto your paper. To save paper, you do not have to print this packet unless you want to. We will only collect your work.
    3. Show your work, even if you are capable of doing it in your head. Show us your steps and thought process on paper. Just writing an answer is not sufficient for most problems.
    4. Check your answers in the back of the packet. If any problems are incorrect, put an X through your incorrect work (but do not erase it) and rework the problem again.
    5. The packet must be completed and brought to class by the second day of school to be graded. This will count as an assignment. Since most answers are provided, it will mostly be graded on thoroughness of showing your work, neatness, and following directions.

  • Geometry

    Summer Math Packet – Geometry

    You should complete this packet if you are entering Geometry in 2024.
    The Middle School Math Department is asking you to do summer math to make the transition back to class easier for you. Please complete this packet throughout the summer, ideally as a review during the last few weeks before school starts. Check the answers that are available to you at the end of the packet. If you find that you need the answer sheet to answer the questions, then you may want to review that concept before school begins. Your teacher will spend little time reviewing the skills and concepts in this packet. Expect a quiz on this in the first week of school. Good luck, and see you in August!

    Instructions:
    1. Use pencil.
    2. Do all of your work on separate paper. Copy the problem onto your paper. To save paper, you do not have to print this packet unless you want to. We will only collect your work.
    3. Show your work, even if you are capable of doing it in your head. Show us your steps and thought process on paper. Just writing an answer is not sufficient for most problems.
    4. Check your answers with the back of the packet. If any problems are incorrect, put an X through your incorrect work (but do not erase it) and rework the problem again.
    5. The packet must be completed and brought to class by the second day of school to be graded. This will count as an assignment. Since most answers are provided, it will mostly be graded on thoroughness of showing your work, neatness, and following directions.

2024 Order Textbooks Online

Upper and Middle School families, plan to order your textbooks for the 2024-2025 school year online. CA works with MBS DIRECT, a virtual bookstore that sells both used and new textbooks. Enjoy FREE SHIPPING for orders over $99, placed July 8-14.
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