Summer Assignments
Summer Work Overview (Grades K–12)
At Lowcountry Prep, summer work is designed to support students in maintaining academic skills, building confidence, and preparing for a strong start to the upcoming school year. Expectations vary by grade level, so please review the sections below carefully.
Pre-K Information
Click here for information on what to expect for Pre-K next year.
Grades K5–4: Optional Summer Work
For students entering Grades K5 through 4th grade, summer work is optional.
We encourage families to view these materials as a resource rather than a requirement. The provided activities are designed to help students keep their skills sharp, build confidence, and stay engaged in learning throughout the summer months.
Teachers have thoughtfully selected these materials to support a range of learners—whether your child would benefit from extra practice or simply enjoys continued learning.
Access Optional Summer Work for Lower School:
5th Grade Academy: Required Summer Work
Students entering 5th grade are required to complete both a reading and a math assignment:
English Assignment
Students will select a novel from the SCISA Battle of the Books list and create a poster presentation paired with a short Book Talk to share with their class. This assignment builds skills in literary analysis, public speaking, and critical thinking while encouraging a love of reading.
Math Assignment
Students will complete the Daily Math Calendar, which includes one short problem per day throughout the summer.
This consistent practice helps reinforce foundational skills and ensures a smooth transition into 5th grade math.
Students will complete the Daily Math Calendar, which includes one short problem per day throughout the summer.
This consistent practice helps reinforce foundational skills and ensures a smooth transition into 5th grade math.
Important Notes:
- All assignments are required and due during the first week of school
- Materials are linked above for easy access
- Hard copies of the Daily Math Calendar and additional books are available in the Upper School Front Office
For questions, please contact the 5th Grade Academy Anchor Teacher, Leslie McCants, at lmccants@lowcountryprep.org
6th-12th Grade
MathSummer math expectations vary by grade level:
- Rising 6th–8th Grade: Optional (not graded)
- Rising 9th-12: Optional (+5 bonus points on first unit test awarded if completed)
Access Math Assignments:
- Rising 6th Grade
- Rising 7th Grade
- Rising 8th Grade
- Rising 9th Grade
- Rising 10th Grade
- Rising 11th Grade
- DE MAT 110
English
Students entering Grades 6–10 are expected to complete summer reading and prepare a Book Talk. The description and rubric for the Book Talk can be found here.
Access Reading Lists:
AP Courses
Students enrolled in the following AP courses should complete the assigned summer work to ensure readiness for the pace and expectations of these classes. Please note there is no summer work for AP Biology.
- AP Calculus
- AP Senior College Counseling (REQUIRED of all Rising Seniors)
- AP Physics 1
- AP Language & Composition
Additional Information
If a course or grade level is not listed above, there is no required summer work for that class.
The mission of Lowcountry Preparatory School is to empower students to achieve their full potential by growing in faith and character to lead with integrity and serve with compassion.
