Textbooks and Summer Reading

Summer Reading List

All students must complete reading assignments over the summer. Choose from the following classes to view the corresponding reading assignments:

Supplies List

Teachers will provide detailed supplies requirements on the first day of class, but some supplies may be purchased prior to the start of school. Use the supply list to purchase those items.

Purchasing Books

Families purchase student textbooks and reading materials prior to the start of school in the fall. Books for “core” courses such as history, science, math, and foreign languages may be purchased by finding the course and the student’s grade on the book list. It is sorted by department. It is not recommended that 11th and 12th grade students purchase books for their English or other elective classes until they receive their final schedule, as placement in their electives will not be finalized until late summer.

The following PDF file contains the list of books for the 2011-2012 school year: Book List for 2011-2012 revised as of 8/3/11.

Students may purchase books in several ways.

  1. Textbooks may be purchased through Follett’s website which is Kirby’s textbook supplier. Follett offers both new and, when available, used textbooks. Textbooks may be purchased elsewhere, providing the ISBN matches the Kirby listing. Delivery may take several weeks, so please plan accordingly. Click here to download a flyer with ordering information. Some classes may also have teacher-provided materials which will be sold at registration.
  2. Textbooks and novels may also be purchased from your favorite online or local bookstore. Please make sure to order the book by the ISBN number to guarantee that the right edition is purchased.

Questions about book purchases can be addressed to Linda Sullivan at (831) 423-0658 x204.