Grades 6-8

Summer Assignments

English/ Language Arts

We wish you a healthy and happy summer and cannot wait to see you next year!

ELA SUMMER Assignment

ELA 6th Grade - 2026 Summer Work

Grade 6 Incoming Assignment

ELA 7th Grade - 2026 Summer Work

Grade 7 Incoming Assignment

ELA 8th Grade - 2026 Summer Work

Incoming Grade 8 Assignment

All students should read for a minimum of 30 minutes daily. Click the Sun above for a list of middle school suggested titles.

Goal: Read a minimum of four books this summer!

Danbury Public Schools has provided a book bag with three books and a summer reading journal. Students can choose to read all these books and select one additional novel to read and complete their incoming grade level assignment.

All grade levels are required to complete their summer reading assignments. Credit will be given for summer work submitted no later than September 12th.

Summer is about choices! Please choose additional books that you will read. You should pick books that are of interest to you and are at your reading level; however, be sure to pick a book that you have not already read.*

FREE eBook Resources LINKS:

Open Culture

Project Gutenberg

Many Books

Mathematics

Incoming Grades 6 - 8

Students in Grades 5–8 have received a Math at Home Summer Learning Kit from their current math teacher. The kit is designed to help students review and reinforce the skills they learned during the school year. Please note that the kit corresponds to the grade level your child just completed, not the grade they will be entering in the fall.

We encourage students to work through the entire booklet over the summer. However, the "Model It" section is the only required assignment each week.

At the beginning of the new school year, teachers will review the completed Model It sections with students. One section will be checked each day, and students will receive a homework grade for completing each required Model It activity.

To support learning, each week also includes optional resources from Khan Academy and CK-12. Students can access CK-12 by signing in with their school Google account.

Resource/Help Guide: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ryalhwMhJOjxpfZd40xvePlX2oaOpLdC?usp=share_link
PDF of the Summer Math Booklet: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18Bv-C6zVnKPXz2zNdjtomNSDbomQ0Ozu?usp=share_link

Thank you for supporting your child's learning throughout the summer!

Incoming Grade 8 Algebra 1

Students who are finishing Grade 7 and taking Algebra 1 next year will receive a Grade 8 Summer Math Learning Kit and should complete the entire booklet.

At the beginning of the new school year, teachers will review the completed booklet with the students. One section/topic will be checked each day, and students will receive a homework grade..

Resource/Help Guide: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ryalhwMhJOjxpfZd40xvePlX2oaOpLdC?usp=share_link
PDF of the Summer Math Booklet: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18Bv-C6zVnKPXz2zNdjtomNSDbomQ0Ozu?usp=share_link

Thank you for supporting your child's learning throughout the summer!

Exiting Grade 8 Algebra 1

Students who are finishing Grade 8 and took Algebra 1 this past year need to complete this Summer Packet, which includes resources and additional practice.

At the beginning of the new school year, teachers will review the completed packet with the students. The completed packet will receive a homework grade.

Thank you for supporting your child's learning throughout the summer!

Science

The Danbury STEM department shares this work with you to support your learning throughout the summer.

It is our expectation that you explore the science around you so that you are best prepared for learning in the fall.

We believe all students are capable of performing at their best when they continuously learn to improve their skills.

Summer Work

Enjoy your summer and remember science is all around you!

Science Scavenger Hunt

Physical Education & Health

Our Physical Education Department goal includes helping students understand that proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and physical activity can all impact academic performance and overall mental and physical wellness. We are here to encourage your children to support these healthy behaviors at all stages of development. You can help us to motivate your child to establish healthy eating habits by teaching them how they can select the healthier foods including fruits, vegetables, protein and more. Physical Fitness and movement are also priorities to support a healthy mind and body. We encourage students to engage in healthy physical activity every day. Below you will find an example of how you can encourage your child to move and become physically active while having some fun! Use this link for a parent toolkit of information that may interest you.