Summer Requirements
SUMMER REQUIRED READING
Realizing the importance of reading as a fundamental tool of learning, the faculty annually composes a list of books for students to be read over the summer break. All students will be required to read the designated book or books listed on the summer reading list.
Realizing the importance of reading as a fundamental tool of learning, the faculty annually composes a list of books for students to be read over the summer break. All students will be required to read the designated book or books listed on the summer reading list.
NOTE: Optional Reading Study Guide Packets are available below for 8th grade.
SUMMER AR TESTING:
The school computer lab will be available for students to take AR tests over the summer during the following dates/times:
9:30am-12:30pm on
6/18, 6/27, 7/10, 7/25
This is available to Current SFA students Rising 5K - 7th Grade.
The school computer lab will be available for students to take AR tests over the summer during the following dates/times:
9:30am-12:30pm on
6/18, 6/27, 7/10, 7/25
This is available to Current SFA students Rising 5K - 7th Grade.
SUMMER REQUIRED MATH FOR TRADITIONAL STUDENTS
KINDERGARTEN
Students entering Kindergarten will have access to the internet based IXL Math Program to work on over the summer. They will receive their passwords by the end of May.
GRADES 1st - 4th
Students entering 1st-4th Grades will use the internet based IXL Math Program. All students will be required to complete 5 (Five) Hours of IXL over the summer by the first day of school. Students new to St. Francis will receive their IXL passwords by the end of May. FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE IXL PROGRAM, please contact Tina Sosnowski at tina.sosnowski@sfawolves.org
CLICK HERE BEGIN IXL
GRADES 5th - 8th
Students entering 5th-8th Grades will be required to COMPLETE “Chapter Zero” or “Course Readiness” a readiness chapter created in ALEKS based on our curriculum at each grade level. This must be completed by the first day of school in August. Students will receive a test grade based on the percentage of “Chapter Zero” or “Course Readiness” completed. Students new to St. Francis will receive their ALEKS passwords by the end of May. FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ALEKS, please contact Mrs. Donna Hosp at donna.hosp@sfawolves.org
See below for FAQ regarding ALEKS.
SUMMER REQUIRED MATH FOR PLUS STUDENTS:
Summer Requirements for PLUS math students:
Log into your Tenmarks Account at tenmarks.com
You will see a list of assignments that represent a review of the prior school year's math objectives. All assignments can be completed twice, and with parental support. These assignments are due by July 15th. After July 15th, students should work on the Amplify on any assignments that students scored below an 80%. Students should also use this time to work on the JAM sessions for any basic skills that the student has not mastered. If you have any questions regarding the summer math requirements, please email Stephanie.jones@sfawolves.org
ALEKS FAQ:
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE COMPLETED MY ALEKS SUMMER REQUIREMENT? Students have completed their summer requirement when their home screen has a different due date than the first day of school. Click below for detailed description.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE COMPLETED MY ALEKS SUMMER REQUIREMENT? Students have completed their summer requirement when their home screen has a different due date than the first day of school. Click below for detailed description.
I MISSED THE ALEKS INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS IN MAY?
Click below for the presentation from the meeting.
Click below for the presentation from the meeting.
Interested in Attending one of our many Fun summer programs??
Click here for 2018 SFA SUMMER PROGRAMS for a variety of summer programs offered at SFA.