Summer 2025 Assignments (Parkview)
- AP Calculus AB and BC
- AP Chemistry
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Language and Composition
- AP Literature and Composition
- AP Physics
- AP Precalculus
- AP US History
- AP World History
- Enhanced Advanced Algebra/AP Precalculus.
- Summer Independent Reading for Language Arts Classes (non-AP)
AP Calculus AB and BC
AP Chemistry
Greetings and welcome to AP Chemistry!
Below I will outline the optional summer assignment. These short videos and problem sets will serve as the first part of our review of first year chemistry material. Some of you will still have this fresh in your brains and others… not so much. That is ok! This is the point of the review. There is just not enough time in class to review all of first year chemistry so I have chosen several topics that you will need to review on your own.
While completing the assignment during the summer is optional, I do recommend it. These reviews will become official assignments on the first day of class next fall (August 4th) and they will be periodically due over the course of the following two weeks with the last one due on Monday, August 18th. Each of these reviews will count as a daily grade and are a great way to get off to a strong start grade wise.
Please complete all of the following tasks for the optional summer review:
- Join the AP Chemistry Summer 2025 StudentSquare group.
- From Home, click Groups in the left sidebar under Participate.
- Click Join next to the group AP Chemistry Summer 2025.
- For more information about StudentSquare accounts, click here: GCPS Student 1:1 Support - StudentSquare
- If you are new to GCPS or Parkview and do not have access to our Student Portal/StudentSquare, please contact me at wendy.ross@gcpsk12.org.
- From Home, click Groups in the left sidebar under Participate.
- Watch whichever tutorial videos you need in order to complete the practice problem sets. (The videos will be uploaded by June 1.) You will need to submit your work for each of the problem sets, however you are not required to actually print the assignments. All work needs to be handwritten, labeled, and numbered. Your name should be on each page.
If you have any questions over the summer I will periodically check StudentSquare and my email wendy.ross@gcpsk12.org. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
I look forward to having you in class this coming fall!
Mrs. Ross
AP Environmental Science
AP Language and Composition
AP Language and Composition Suggested Reading
AP English Language and Composition is a college-level course. Your summer participation can help you make a strong first impression as a student.
Introduction:
Global knowledge is integral to success in this class. AP Language & Composition is a college-level course focusing on close and critical reading. In order to prepare for our readings and argument-based writings, you should first become aware of the pressing issues in your larger world - political, environmental, cultural, social, global, economic, educational, scientific, etc. To initiate this foundation, you will read one book from the following list and annotate with a focus on the use of rhetorical modes. We will use these books extensively in the first few weeks of class.
Click the following link to understand what we mean by a “rhetorical mode.” Rhetorical Modes - Google Docs
Book Choice List
- Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
- A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
- The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
- Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
- All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung
Current Events:
Global reading and awareness is an important part of being a successful AP Lang student. We will work hard over the next year to build the habit of being well informed. In AP Language and Composition, you will be required to synthesize positions and information pertaining to an array of topics. We would like to encourage a media routine that includes the consumption of news, documentaries and memoirs, and biographical films to help build background knowledge around. Please center this learning around thematic topics from your choice book.
AP Literature and Composition
AP Lit Summer Reading: Their Eyes Were Watching God
We will begin the school year by examining Their Eyes Were Watching God, a novel by Zora Neale Hurston. You should secure a copy—either by purchasing one or borrowing it from a library—and read it carefully. This text will serve as a foundation for discussions about key concepts that are important for success in AP Lit & Comp. Please note that using resources like SparkNotes or AI tools is not a substitute for reading the original novel.
Strong Recommendation:
One effective way to deepen your understanding of literature is to actively engage with the text. While reading Their Eyes Were Watching God, you might find the following method helpful for making meaningful connections:
- Identify and mark 15 significant passages.
- For each passage, label it with one of the thematic categories listed below.
- Write a few thoughtful sentences explaining how the passage illustrates the theme you selected.
Possible Themes:
- Desire for Love vs. Family Responsibility
- Faith vs. Doubt
- Truth vs. Deception
- Independence vs. Belonging
- Past Identity vs. Present Self
- Forgiveness vs. Revenge
- Admiration vs. Jealousy
- Cultural Identity vs. Assimilation
- Public Image vs. Private Persona
- Past Dreams vs. Present Reality
For instance:
Faith vs. Doubt: Chapter 12, Page 104
In this passage, the protagonist wrestles with his his religious convictions in face of adversity.
Important Reminder:
Not completing the READING will greatly impact your ability to engage in class discussions and successfully complete assignments in AP Literature. Since you will be required to write an essay on the novel within the first few weeks of school, reading the entire text is essential.
AP Physics
AP Precalculus
AP US History
APUSH is a fast-paced class, and we cover content to the very end right before the AP test. Unit 1 counts 4-6% of the AP exam, which is the least of the nine units.
This assignment will help you and our classes get a jump on the material so we can spend time focusing on content that is weighted more. It will be due the SECOND DAY OF SCHOOL. You will be responsible for this content. This will be a grade for AKS Mastery, and you will be assessed on this material on your first test. There is a guide on how to answer SAQs or Short Answer Questions in the Introduction.
The material can be found in the AMSCO 4th Edition Advanced Placement U.S. History. Click here to download or read a copy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tTtnMKEkoagjs2o4_P5rj_cemwuCxyny/view?usp=drive_link
(The link has been repaired to include pages 19-22.)
If you have any questions, reach out to me or Mr. Hersch: Jon.Aldrich@gcpsk12.org or Seth.Hersch@gcpsk12.org
Most important: DO NOT TYPE THIS ASSIGNMENT - WRITE "OLD SCHOOL".
AP World History
Enhanced Advanced Algebra/AP Precalculus.
You can download this document to view it and work on your own paper or print the document to work directly on it.
Enhanced Advanced Algebra/AP Precalculus. Summer 2025 Assignment
Summer Independent Reading for Language Arts Classes (non-AP)
Summer Independent Reading: Rising Grades 9-12
The mission of Parkview High School is to engage and inspire the hearts and minds of every learner every day. It is our shared vision to become a thriving community of learners in an environment that embraces a culture of thinking. Within this culture of thinking, reading is expected, valued, and celebrated.
During the school year, our curriculum provides opportunities for students to build their critical reading skills and develop an appreciation for reading. Summer is a time for students to continue to build upon that foundation. Research shows that leisure reading can contribute to many important practices such as supporting reading comprehension, increasing vocabulary development, and creating self-confidence and positive attitudes towards reading.
Summer reading is an opportunity for you to broaden your life experience through the eyes of an author. Enjoy this reading assignment, expand your vocabulary and reading repertoire without the pressure and demands of the school year. Your summer reading assignment is extra credit, so get a jumpstart on next semester!
Suggestions to help you do well on your extra credit assignment next semester: Keep a journal on characters who have an impact on the events in the book, events that influence characters’ actions and motivations, and universal themes explored throughout the book. You should be able to recall specific people’s names and their contributions to the overall story or theme.
Please follow the minimal requirements for your book selection:
- The book meets the challenge of a young adult or adult reader.
- The book HAS NOT BEEN MADE INTO A MOVIE/ TV SHOW/ SERIES!
- Do not “recycle” a book from a previous class or assignment.
- Avoid texts used for classroom study listed on the following page.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing a Summer Reading Book
DO use these resources:
The following resources can help in selecting books that are relevant, interesting, and have the appropriate reading level, values, and interests for you.
Do NOT choose any of the books listed below:
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