Top 10 Questions
Below you fill find TOP 10 QUESTIONS about the program. You will find answers to questions
about book choices, recommendations, lost material, and AP/Enriched courses.
TOP 10 QUESTIONS
1. Q: I didn't receive any copies of the organizers. What should I do?
A: You are responsible for obtaining your own copies. You can download new graphic
organizers from this website. Open the MS Summer Reading page or the HS Summer Reading
page and then click on the "Graphic organizers" file. Choose your graphic organizer and print.
2. Q: If I have questions about the Summer Reading over the summer and I cannot find
the answers on this website, who should I contact for help?
A. You can contact the following people:
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Mr. Wilcox (Library Curriculum Supervisor) at: Scott_Wilcox@websterschools.org
Mrs. Sardella (Spry Library Teacher) at: Wendy_Sardella@websterschools.org
Ms. Rudolph (Willink Library Teacher) at: Andrea_Rudolph@websterschools.org
3. Q: Do I have to read one non-fiction and one fiction book?
A: No. You may read any combination of 2 books: 2 fiction, 2 non-fiction, or one of each.
Remember, non-fiction is true, and fiction is made-up.
4. Q: I am confused on how to complete the MS graphic organizers or the HS Doubleentry journal. What should I do?
A: There are examples provided on this website.
For Middle School: Go to MS Summer Reading. Click on Sample Graphic Organizers. You
will find completed graphic organizers.
For High School: Go to HS Summer Reading. Click on Sample Double-entry Journals. You
will find samples of completed Double-entry Journals.
5. Q: What if I don't want to read any of the books on the list?
A: You must receive prior approval from your ELA, Reading, ESOL, or Special Education
teacher by the last day of school. Ask your teacher for a "Permission to Read Off-List" form.
You must fill out the title and have them sign it. REMEMBER to attach this form to your
organizer(s). If it is during the summer, contact either Ms. Ells, Ms. Sardella or Ms. Rudolph (emails listed above)
6. Q: What if I am taking an AP, Enriched, or Humanities class next year?
A: If You Are Taking AP English, Enriched English 9/10 or a Humanities Class, your Summer
Reading Assignment will be listed under your teacher's name in the high school section. Click
on either Schroeder and Thomas in the AP, Enriched or Humanities section.
7. Q: If I have to do summer reading for a class other than English (for example, World
History AP) and am taking a Regents level English class (not Enriched English or AP
English) do I have to do Summer Reading for the English class as well?
A: If you have a summer reading assignment from an AP class other than English (for example,
World History AP) and are taking a Regents level English 10 class, your World History AP
summer reading assignment will count for your English 10R summer reading assignment. Just
make an extra copy of your World History AP summer assignment and turn that into your
English Teacher.
(See link on homepage to AP,Enriched, Humanities Classes to see more specifics.)
8. Q: I want to read a book that will help me with my senior project. Can I do this?
A: Yes, senior project reading material can be read in place of books on the list. However, you
must still fill out a double-entry journal for each of the two books. These titles should also
appear on your Works Consulted list for the research paper.
9. Q: Do the Webster, Penfield, & Walworth Public Libraries know about the WCSD
Summer Reading Program?
A: YES!! They have the book lists and have tried to obtain as many of the books on the list as
possible! The librarians are there to help you with book selection. They will NOT answer
specific questions about the program. You need to check the website or e-mail the summer
reading contact. The libraries will have a hard copy of the booklist and graphic
organizers/double-entry journals as references. You may use these hard copies to make your
own copies at the library.
10. Q: What if I can't find the book I want to read in the library?
A: This year, Thomas, Schroeder, Willink, and Spry librarians may have some summer hours.
These hours will vary due to construction, so check each school library's page for contact
information
You may also talk with the public librarians to see if there are other libraries in Monroe County
that have it. The book can then be shipped to your library upon request. If none of the libraries
carry your book selection, you can check Barnes & Noble, Borders Books, or the used
Bookstores in Ontario and Webster to purchase your selection. Your last choice would be to
pick another book! There are many great titles on both lists!