SUMMER READING INFORMATION

Students are encouraged to read over the summer.  Studies have shown that reading achievement is significantly higher in students who read over the summer. 

REQUIRED READING FOR HONORS AND AP ENGLISH STUDENTS

Rising English Level                                                              Text

   English I Honors                                          Anthem by Ayn Rand

   English II Honors      The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak OR Copper Sun by Sharon Draper

   English III Honors                  Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

   English IV Honors                               Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

   AP Language and Composition          A Deadly Wandering by Matt Richtel

   AP Literature       How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster AND 1984 by George Orwell

     *All titles may be checked out from the Media Center for the summer. 

Assignment:  Students will take part in a seminar/writing assignment within the first weeks of the semester they are enrolled in English.  Newly placed or registered students have thirty days from entry to complete assignments. 

**Prospective AP Language and AP Literature students should contact that teacher for specific expectations. 

AP Lit – blancharda@bcsdschools.net    

AP Lang – reyesc@bcsdschools.net

All students are encouraged to take part in Berkeley County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.  For more information go to https://berkeleylibrarysc.org/summer-reading/

Flyers outlining BCLS’s program are available in CBH’s Media Center

For reading suggestions check out the following links:

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/highschool-summer-reading

https://scasl.memberclicks.net/assets/BookAwards/2018-2019/2018-19%20SC%20Book%20Award%20Nominees_april18.pdf

Have a great summer and enjoy the magic of books!

For reading suggestions check out the following links:

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/highschool-summer-reading

https://scasl.memberclicks.net/assets/BookAwards/2018-2019/2018-19%20SC%20Book%20Award%20Nominees_april18.pdf

Support Your Library! READ, READ, READ!!!!

Melanie Dukes, Head Media Specialist
Ann Edwards, Media Specialist
Aron Bennett, Media Assistant

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:15 am-4:15 pm
Friday: 8:15 am - 4 pm

Passes are required during class period. Be prepared to present your pass and sign-in once you enter the Media Center.

 
Checkout Policy:

All students may check out up to five books at a time. Fiction and non-fiction books are checked out for a two-week period, while Reference books are only available for overnight checkout. Students may renew materials by coming to the Media Center. Overdue fees are charged for all overdue materials, and all fines must be cleared before checking out additional materials, with the exception of class sets.

 

Printing Policy:

Printing may be done in the Media Center. A student's first four pages printed are free each day. A student must pay $.10 a page if they go over that threshold.

 

South Carolina Young Adult Book Award Contest:

The CBHS Media Center participates in the South Carolina Book Award Contest. Teens from around the state read at least 3 books from a listing of 20 selected new Young Adult titles and vote on their favorite. Please visit this link YABA Books or come to into the CBHS Media Center to receive information about these titles.  

Book Club:
Plan on joining the book club, it's never too late to join!  We meet during all 3 lunches, all are welcome! See Media Center Staff for information.

 

CBHS Card Catalog Link: https://destiny.bcsdschools.net/common/servlet/presenthomeform.do?l2m=Home&tm=Home&l2m=Home

E Book Access:

Accessing E Books from the Destiny Card Catalog Students must see a Librarian to create an account. 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION FOR FACULTY AND STUDENTS:  
Please click on this link Technology Brochure to see Information Regarding:

 

• Mobile lab procedures 

• Student Logins to computers, PowerSchool, and google accounts

• Student email  

• Microsoft student/teacher advantage program