Helping students better transition into the upcoming school year

Below is a summary of summer assignments for students taking certain Saint Joseph's courses in the 2025-2026 school year. Students are required to view the relevant Google Classroom sites for detailed instructions about the assignments. Specific questions about summer assignments should be directed to the teacher of the course.  Returning students who are unsure about their upcoming course schedule should contact Mrs. Michelle Robertson at mrobertson@sjcacademy.org.

AP European History (AP Euro)
Grades: 11/12
Teacher: Mr. Chad Walsh
cwalsh@sjcacademy.org

Summary: Welcome to AP European History.  Get ready for an adventure in document analysis, historical context, and content density that feels like wading through wet cement with ankle weights.  But, we are going to have a blast working through it together.  And, it starts this summer.

Assignment Summary:
Cornell-style notes on Chapters 11 and 12.
Research project on Shakespeare’s connection to humanism.

Google Classroom Code: T7qab3wy

Assignment Names:
Chapter 11 Cornell Notes
Chapter 12 Cornell Notes
Joint Shakespeare Research Project with AP Lit/AP Lang

Needed Material:
AP European Textbook (Reach out if you did not get one before school ended to arrange for pick-up)
AP European Notebook (Cornell-style set-up, details on Google Classroom)
Computer and Internet Access (w/ printer - If you need assistance, reach out)
Access to books (library, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.)

Important Dates:
Chapter Notes due August 19
Project choice due July 15
Pamphlet draft (email or google) due July 30
Shakespeare Project Due August 21
Shakespeare Performances on August 27-28

AP English Language and Composition (AP Lang)
Grade Level 10 and 11
Teacher: Dr. Ayumi Ohmoto
acohmoto@sjcacademy.org

Summary: AP Language and Composition is a course that challenges you to engage deeply with texts and master the art of rhetoric. Together, we’ll explore how writers use language to shape meaning, build arguments, and influence audiences across time and culture. Expect to read widely, write purposefully, and think critically. You’ll be challenged, but also you will laugh, debate, and explore. Language is powerful, as are you.

Assignment Summary:
Rhetoric analysis and review: Google classroom
Research project on Shakespeare’s rhetoric.
Details can be found on Google Classroom.

Google Classroom Code: npom2wq

Assignment Name: Joint Shakespeare Research Project with AP Euro

Needed Material:
AP Lang Textbook (Reach out if you did not get one before school ended to arrange for pick-up)
AP Lang Notebook (Cornell-style set-up, details on Google Classroom)
Notecards
Computer and Internet Access (w/ printer - If you need assistance, reach out)
Access to books (libraries, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.)

Important Dates:
Chapter Notes due August 19
Project choice due July 15
Pamphlet draft (email or google) due July 30
Shakespeare Project Due August 21
Shakespeare Performances on August 27-28

AP English Literature and Composition (AP Lit)
Grade Level: 11 and 12
Teacher: Dr. Ayumi Ohmoto
acohmoto@sjcacademy.org

Summary: AP Literature will immerse us in novels, plays and poetry that wrestle with themes of love, loss, identity, power and everything in between. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and transformed by some of the worlds’ greatest writers–and your own. Let’s read boldly and think deeply.

Assignment Summary:
Translation exercises
AP Lit/AP Lang/AP Euro summer research project on Shakespeare’s works using the historical approach.

Google Classroom Code: njw4axb7

Assignment Name:
Joint Shakespeare Research Project with AP Euro

Needed Material:
Notebook (Cornell-style set-up, details on Google Classroom)
Notecards
Computer and Internet Access (w/ printer - If you need assistance, reach out)
Access to books (libraries, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.)

Important Dates:
Chapter Notes due August 19
Project choice due July 15
Pamphlet draft (email or google) due July 30
Shakespeare Project Due August 21
Shakespeare Performances on August 27-28

Honors Modern Literature and Modern Literature
Grade Level: 12
Teacher: Dr. Ayumi Ohmoto
acohmoto@sjcacademy.org

Summary: Honors Modern Literature and Modern Literature explore major literary works from the late 19th century to the present day, with a focus on how literature reflects and challenges the human condition.

Assignment Summary:
Details can be found on Google Classroom.

Google Classroom Codes:
Honors Modern: ibujkine
Modern: 4k6qqtev

Needed Materials:
Notebook
Notecards
Computer and Internet Access (w/ printer - If you need assistance, reach out)
Access to books (libraries, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.)

Important Dates: See Google classroom

Honors American Literature/American Literature
Grade Level: 11
Teacher: Dr. Ayumi Ohmoto
acohmoto@sjcacademy.org

Summary: The American Literature course will explore the landscape of American literature from settlement to contemporary writings. For the summer, we will dip our feet in reading and analyzing one of Christopher Columbus’ letters.

Assignment Summary:
Details can be found on Google Classroom.

Google Classroom Codes:
Honors American Literature: r4m3fec5
American Literature: at3yvb5c

Needed Materials:
Notebook
Notecards
Computer and Internet Access (with printer - If you need assistance, reach out)
Access to books (libraries, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.)

Important Dates:
See Google classroom

AP Biology
Grade Level: 11-12
Teacher: Mrs. Ann-Marie Moore
amoore@sjcacademy.org

Summary: AP Biology will review biology concepts while adding depth. With Dual Enrollment including an extra Unit, you will complete the review Unit on your own. This excludes the Unit 1 labs in the packet. You can watch recorded lectures and take notes and fill out the assignments. When we return to school in the fall you will be tested on this material.

Google Classroom: Bhisrju7
Link to Lectures: Lectures
Assignments: Find assignments under Unit 1 topic under classwork.

Needed Material:
Students will need a 3-in binder and a calculator.

Important Dates:
Unit 1 Exam: 1st block day back

Environmental Science
Grade Level: 10-12
Teacher: Mrs. Ann-Marie Moore
amoore@sjcacademy.org

Summary: In this course students will develop a mindset on looking at environmental science issues. To do this students will listen to the podcasts on this playlist and come ready for a discussion. This includes developing a discussion aid using the template provided.

Students will also be required to choose an ENVIROTHON topic to specialize in. Please explore the ENVIROTHON Google Classroom and fill out the form ranking your most interested topics.

Resources:
Google Classroom Code: 445sqbev
Podcast Playlist: Playlist
ENVIROTHON Google Classroom Code: coynj6mu

Assignments:
Find assignments under the Summer Work topic. The playlist and discussion worksheet is there.

Needed Materials:
Binder or notebook and folder.

Important Project Dates:
Topic Discussion: 1st day of school