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Center for International Education: A Cambridge Associate School
2019-2020 Junior Class Summer to Do List
Summer Reading
For rising 11th Graders
Below please find required summer reading for all students enrolling or enrolled for the 2019-2020 school year.
The texts, selected by the English Department and approved by the administration, will continue to enrich and
develop students' analytical thinking skills.
Additionally, students will be tested on material related to the Summer Assignment. The video, movie, Cliff's
Notes (Monarch Notes, Spark Notes, etc.) are not considered viable substitutes. Use of these materials in place
of text, as well as any form of cheating or plagiarism, will result in a zero for the assignment.
The goal of this summer’s reading is not to directly prepare you for your exam, but to initiate you into a
conversation about how fiction and non-fiction influences us as readers and as human beings.
In the words of C.S. Lewis, "literature enlarges our being by admitting us to experiences not our own...." In other
words, fiction allows us to enter a different world and hopefully by the novel’s end, we come to a better
understanding of ourselves and others in our world. So, while reading your books/texts, make sure to pay close
attention to your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and reactions to what is happening on the pages as you read
them.
For AICE English Language A Level Students
Teacher: Hanna Ellis; hellis@ciecambridge.org
1. Using your ciecambridge.org gmail accounts, add the following Google Classroom code to your
account:
Google Classroom Code: p9mxjbh
Google Classroom: Eng. Lang A Summer Learning
2. Summer Learning will focus on the fiction text: Americanah (Adichie)
a. ISBN: 978-0307455925
b. Students are required to acquire a paper-copy of the text for the 2019-2020 school year. It is
suggested that students acquire their copy during the summer.
3. For the Summer Learning assignment, students should read and annotate their copy of Americanah
(Adichie).
a. Students should focus their annotations on how the text refers to language(s), colonization,
and juxtaposition of American and Nigeria culture/ customs. This is crucial for understanding
the characters and how they develop over the course of the novel.
4. Once students are done reading the text, they should complete the assignment(s) compiled in the
Eng. Lang A Summer Learning Google Classroom.
a. Students should begin the reading and assignments as soon as possible in order to manage
their time and complete all accompanying assignments before the 2019-2020 school year.
This assignment will take at least 25 hours to complete, not including reading time.Note: The content of the texts we will read and dissect in English Language A Level can be difficult to tangle
with. Sometimes the texts depict uncomfortable situations explicit and implicitly with language that is,
occasionally profane. Students are expected to engage those moments with maturity and sensitivity.
If you would like to pre-purchase the novels/ texts that will be used throughout the year, the titles are listed
below.
English Language A Level Reading List
Americanah (Adichie)
ISBN: 978-0307455925
Mother Tongue: The Story of the English Language (Bryson)
ISBN: 978-0141040080
No Fear Shakespeare: Richard III (Shakespeare)
ISBN: 978-1411401020For rising 11th Graders
College Readiness Planning
1. Study and take the practice tests for the SAT through KHAN Academy.
Website: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/. Make sure you have uploaded your PSAT scores. For
ACT practice tests, go to http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-
preparation.html .
2. Explore career interests, college matches, and scholarships. The websites www.floridashines.org, and
www.BigFuture.Collegeboard.org offers a thorough interest inventory, career survey that will help you narrow
down fields of study you might be interested in. For college data, college demographic information and
programs, visit https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/. Complete profiles and sign up for www.fastweb.com and
www.raise.me/ to begin shopping for money!
3. Continue earning your service learning hours (100 for graduation & Bright Futures; 1000 for honors graduation
cord). Keep track of your activities, volunteering, over the summer break.
4. Consider taking an ACT/SAT preparatory class.
5. Sign up to take the SAT (www.collegeboard.com) or ACT (www.actstudent.org). It’s recommended to take the
SAT and ACT, at least one each. Fee waivers are available to all students on free or reduced lunch. Dates are
attached
6. Check with potential colleges to see if you need to take any SAT subject test.
7. Continue working on your Silver Knight Projects. The purpose of this award is to recognize those students who
contributes significant service to their schools and communities. It is still not too late to begin a community
service project. This is broken down in 15 categories. View the website for more information on qualifications,
applying and nominations, visit http://www.miamiherald.com/silverknights/.
8. Setup profile and create an account with Common Application at https://www.commonapp.org and Coalition
for Access, Affordability, and Success at http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/.
9. Brainstorm your college essays. Visit college websites of your choice to view their essay selections so you will
have an idea of what they are asking for.
10. Identify individuals who would be willing to write letters of recommendation. Prepare a resume (see sample
attached).
11. Visit college campuses that interest you when traveling on vacation.
12. Consider taking the ASVAB (Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery), another interest inventory exam, even
for those that have no interest in the Armed Service.
13. Look for a summer job to help with college expenses and to add to your resume.
14. Continue working on your resume by keeping track of your activities, volunteering, honors and awards.
Consider Internships that may be a possible career interests.
15. SAVE-THE-DATE: Ring Ceremony and payment dates, Junior week, College Touretc.
16. READ YOUR EMAILS DAILY!!!! Please notify administration or the CAP advisor If you don’t have a Gmail email
account setup through the school.
17. PSAT Date is set for October , 2019
18. College Fair for Juniors only is October 16thSample Resume for High School Student -
Carly Applicant
6 Oak Street
Homestead, FL 33032
(555) 555-5555
carly.applicant@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Summarize some of your strengths and what you’re looking for in a job
ex. Honor roll high school student with extensive experience working with youth all ages, is motivated and
works well with different groups of people. Looking for rewarding part-time employment at a fun, creative, and
challenging environment.
EDUCATION
Center for International Education, Homestead, Fl
High School Diploma
2016-Present (Expected graduation June 2020)
Honor roll each semester; captain of the debate team; president of the Key (service) Club.Elective Classes and
Activities: Screen Printing, Culture & Foods, Independent Living, Family Advocacy, Wind Ensemble, Stage
Crew
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE RETAIL STORE, Homestead, Fl
Sales Associate/Manager, September 2016-Present
Maintain and restock inventory; provide customer service; responsible for training incoming associates in
operating cash register system due to track record of excellence.
● Named “Employee of the Month” three times.
● Attended a “Sales Associate Training” conference in Washington, D.C.; was selected as one of 10 out
of 1,000 sales associates from Virginia to attend the conferences.
● Promoted to manager in 2017; was the youngest associate to reach the position in store history.
KINDERFUN PRESCHOOL; Arlington, VA
Child Care Provider, September 2014-August 2016
Provided childcare for a dozen families after school, on weekends, and during school vacations.
Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for children, from ages 1 to 8 years.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
RUN FOR LIFE, Arlington, VA
References available upon request2019-2020 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
Re gistra tio n La te Re gistra tio n Co m p le te Sco re
Test Date
De a d lin e De a d lin e Re le a se **
Ap ril 14, Ap ril 24 - Ju n e 8,
Ma rch 9, 2018 Ma rch 10-23, 2018
2018 2018
Ju n e 19 - Au gu st 3,
Ju n e 9, 2018 Ma y 4, 2018 Ma y 5-18, 2018
2018
Ju ly 14, Ju ly 24 - Au gu st 27,
Ju n e 15, 2018 Ju n e 16-22, 2018
2018* 2018
Se p te m b e r Se p te m b e r 18 -
Au gu st 3, 2018 Au gu st 4-17, 2018
8, 2018 No ve m b e r 2, 2018
Octob e r 27, Se p te m b e r 22 - No ve m b e r 13, 2018 -
Se p te m b e r 21, 2018
2018 Octob e r 10, 2018 Ja n u a ry 1, 2019
De ce m b e r 8, De ce m b e r 18, 2018 -
No ve m b e r 2, 2018 No ve m b e r 3-25, 2018
2018 Fe b ru a ry 1, 2019February 9, Fe b ru a ry 20 - Ap ril 5,
Ja n u a ry 11, 2019 Ja n u a ry 12-18, 2019
2019* 2019
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines
Deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. To see international SAT test dates,visit
International Registration.
2018-19 SAT Administration Dates and Deadlines
SAT Subject Tests Registration Deadline for
SAT Date Late Registration Deadline
Available Deadline Changes
August 7, 2018 (for mailed
August 25, registrations)
See SAT Subject
2018
Tests available on this July 27, 2018 August 15,
date August 15, 2018 (for
Register 2018
registrations made online or by
phone)
September 18, 2018 (for
mailed registrations)
October 6,
See SAT Subject
2018 September 7, September 26,
Tests available on this September 26, 2018 (for
2018 2018
date registrations made online or by
Register
phone)
October 16, 2018 (for mailed
registrations)
November 3,
See SAT Subject
2018 October 24,
Tests available on this October 5, 2018 October 24, 2018 (for
2018
date registrations made online or by
Register
phone)
November 13, 2018 (for mailed
registrations)
December 1,
See SAT Subject
2018 November 2, November 20,
Tests available on this November 20, 2018 (for
2018 2018
date registrations made online or by
Register
phone)February 19, 2019 (for mailed
registrations)
March 9,
2019 SAT Subject Tests not February 27,
February 8, 2019February 27, 2019 (for
offered on this date 2019
registrations made online or by
Register
phone)
April 16, 2019 (for mailed
registrations)
See SAT Subject
May 4, 2019 Tests available on this April 5, 2019 April 24, 2019
April 24, 2019 (for registrations
date
made online or by phone)
May 14, 2019 (for mailed
registrations)
See SAT Subject
June 1, 2019 Tests available on this May 3, 2019 May 22, 2019
May 22, 2019 (for registrations
date
made online or by phone)
Important Information
U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States and U.S. territories.
● U.S. regis tration m aterials that are m ailed m us t be pos tm arked by the U.S. dea dlines . The
deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m . Eas tern Tim e, U.S.
● Additional fees apply if you regis ter late, change your tes t center, change your tes t date, or
s witch from taking the SAT to taking a Subject Tes t after regis tering. Find out how to m ake
regis tration changes a nd get deadlines .
● Sunda y adm inis trations us ually occur the day after each Saturday tes t date for s tudents who
cannot tes t on Saturda y due to religious obs ervance. Pleas e note this exception: Sunday tes ting
for the October 3, 2020 SAT will be held October 18, 2020.
● If you m is s the late regis tration deadline, you m ay be able to get on the waitlis t.
● Your regis tration options will be lim ited if you aren’t taking the SAT for one of its m ain
purpos es .Understanding Your College Costs
From: Kaplan Test Prep kaplantestprep@mail.kaptest.com
When evaluating college costs, the first numbers people usually turn to are tuition, room, and board. While the tuition
figures listed in most financial aid guides are fairly accurate, the average room and board figures can sometimes be off.
Also, there are many additional expenses you need to consider that aren't always discussed.
The Direct Costs of College
Direct costs are those expenses that generally are paid to the college and are specifically education-
related.
College Tuition
Tuition is fairly simple to understand; it's the amount the college requires to attend class. At some
colleges, there's a flat tuition amount regardless of how many credit hours are taken. At others, the
amount depends on the number of credit hours.
The first thing you'll want to do when adding up the total cost is put down the exact tuition amount. If
the school bases the amount on number of credit hours, assume 15 hours per term.
College Administrative Fees
There are some fees required of all students and some that may have to be paid simply because of
the major your child chooses. For example, science majors may have to pay a refundable lab
breakage deposit of $50 to $100 per lab course.
Assume that you'll get none of this amount refunded, since even the most careful student breaks a
beaker occasionally. Some colleges may also have an optional student services fee, depending upon
whether you choose to participate in certain activities.
Books and Supplies
Here again, this figure will vary according to the major. For example, science books can be
extraordinarily expensive ($75 or more for some), and there could be ten or more books required for
one English literature course. In addition, there may be lab workbooks, photocopied articles, and
study guides that don't always get figured in.
While the financial aid office usually provides an average annual amount, this figure is apt to be low.
Estimate between $500 and $700 per year.
Room and Board Costs
This expense is dependent on whether you live in a dorm, off-campus apartment, group house,
relative's home, etc. The dorm costs may also vary depending on whether the room is a single,
double, triple, or quad bedroom. You won't know the actual amount until after you've been assigned a
spot. For calculating purposes, use the average figure the college provides.Unfortunately, many colleges lump room and board charges together, which can be misleading, but the cost of dorm rooms or rent usually can be calculated accurately. The range is typically between $3,000 and $4,500 a year. If you live on campus, you may have options as to meal plans. Some schools require that all meals be eaten in the school dining center. Others offer variable meal plans, where you sign up for any number of meals per week. What's best? You may not need three meals a day, seven days a week. So if you can, choose the plan that meets your needs. Remember, the school's estimated board cost will include only meal plans, not snacks, socializing, or splurges. The Costs You Don't Think About Transportation and Travel This expense includes both the cost of commuting back and forth from the local residence to classes and the cost of getting to and from home during vacations and breaks. For a student living on campus, the transportation or commuting amount is probably zero, unless you have a car. If a car is involved, there are parking fees, insurance payments, and gas, oil, and maintenance costs. The other transportation amount, referred to here as "travel," has to do with going between your home and the college. Every family will have a different amount, depending on whether the college is clear across the country or next door, whether you come home once, twice, or a dozen times, and whether the distance can be driven or not. We can't provide you with averages, but we will say that there are ways to make this figure lower, such as student discounts, public transportation, and ride- shares. If you live on campus, you may have options as to meal plans. Some schools require that all meals be eaten in the school dining center. Others offer variable meal plans, where you sign up for any number of meals per week. What's best? You may not need three meals a day, seven days a week. So if you can, choose the plan that meets your needs. Remember, the school's estimated board cost will include only meal plans, not snacks, socializing, or splurges. Personal Expenses These expenses include incidental expenditures such as laundry and entertainment. Health Coverage You will probably be able to remain on your parents' health insurance plan while a student, even when living away from home. So, your family can assume health expenses will be similar to those of recent years. Don't discount a few extra expenses, though. To help determine your family contribution and cost os college, please try out the US Department of Education: Net Price Calculator
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