Prescribed Book Lists by Grade Level

Elementary School (Grades 15)

At the elementary level, the focus is on building foundational literacy, developing empathy through storytelling, and sparking a lifelong interest in reading.

Grade	Core Book Title	Genre/Focus
1st Grade	"Frog and Toad Are Friends" by Arnold Lobel	Early Readers
2nd Grade	"Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White	Fiction
3rd Grade	"The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate	Realistic Fiction
4th Grade	"Wonder" by R.J. Palacio	Contemporary Fiction
5th Grade	"Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson	Coming-of-Age

Middle School (Grades 68)

Middle school literature introduces more complex themes, including societal structure, historical context, and the psychological development of characters.

Grade	Core Book Title	Genre/Focus
6th Grade	"Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan	Mythology/Adventure
7th Grade	"The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton	Young Adult Classic
8th Grade	"The Giver" by Lois Lowry	Dystopian Fiction

High School (Grades 912)

High school curricula prioritize critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, and engagement with canonical works that have shaped global history and philosophy.

Grade	Core Book Title	Genre/Focus
9th Grade	"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee	Social Justice/Historical
10th Grade	"Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury	Science Fiction
11th Grade	"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald	American Literature
12th Grade	"1984" by George Orwell	Political Commentary

Guidelines for Students and Parents

While these titles are prescribed for the academic curriculum, students are encouraged to explore supplementary texts that align with their personal interests. Reading beyond the prescribed list is a proven method for improving standardized test scores and cognitive development. We recommend that parents facilitate discussions about these books at home to deepen the student's understanding of the underlying themes.