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Cardinal Spellman High School is an independent, Catholic high school devoted to weaving our proud past into a powerful future.
Admissions
Experience Spellman

As a college preparatory school, Cardinal Spellman is dedicated to offering its students the opportunity to develop personal potential, to pursue truth in knowledge, and to participate fully in worship of our Lord.
Academics
Strive for Excellence

The academic program at Cardinal Spellman has been carefully designed to offer our students an educational experience that is rigorous, challenging and engaging in the context of a Christian community.
Athletics
Experience Teamwork

Christian sportsmanship and enthusiasm are essential ingredients to all of Cardinal Spellman's activities and sporting events.
Students
Inspiring Learners and Leaders

Our students come from 40 cities around southern Massachusetts and participate in a wide range of academic extracurriculars and competitive athletics.
Parents
The Spellman Family

We welcome our students' families into our Spellman family, and hope you feel a sense of community whether it be in the stands, in the audience, or as a volunteer.
Alumni
Tradition

Spellman is proud of our alumni. They are the basis of our community; our foundation for the future.
Support Spellman
Leave a Legacy

A Spellman Catholic education is only possible thanks to the generous support of our alumni and friends.

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Cardinal Spellman High School

About
Follow God

Cardinal Spellman High School is an independent, Catholic high school devoted to weaving our proud past into a powerful future.
Admissions
Experience Spellman

As a college preparatory school, Cardinal Spellman is dedicated to offering its students the opportunity to develop personal potential, to pursue truth in knowledge, and to participate fully in worship of our Lord.
Academics
Strive for Excellence

The academic program at Cardinal Spellman has been carefully designed to offer our students an educational experience that is rigorous, challenging and engaging in the context of a Christian community.
Athletics
Experience Teamwork

Christian sportsmanship and enthusiasm are essential ingredients to all of Cardinal Spellman's activities and sporting events.
Students
Inspiring Learners and Leaders

Our students come from 40 cities around southern Massachusetts and participate in a wide range of academic extracurriculars and competitive athletics.
Parents
The Spellman Family

We welcome our students' families into our Spellman family, and hope you feel a sense of community whether it be in the stands, in the audience, or as a volunteer.
Alumni
Tradition

Spellman is proud of our alumni. They are the basis of our community; our foundation for the future.
Support Spellman
Leave a Legacy

A Spellman Catholic education is only possible thanks to the generous support of our alumni and friends.

Student Summer Assignments

Summer Office Hours:

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

508-583-6875

English

Click here to download The Alchemist Summer Assignment for Grades 10, 11, & 12.

If you have any questions regarding the English assignments, you may contact Mr. Tim Gannon at TGannon@spellman.com.

Grade 9

1.) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Honors Only) or Kindred by Octavia Butler (College Prep Only). Please read and take notes, as there will be in-class essay upon entering school. Each book will be the first text taught in the class, and each student should be fully prepared for class discussions and writing assignments after the in-class essay.

2.) The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho (required for all). After finishing the book, (1) create a poster (11X14) divided into 4 sections. Choose 4 life lessons Santiago learned and attach one to each section on the poster. Name the character from the book who taught him the lesson along with the lesson itself.Then, (2) complete a 6-8 sentence paragraph on why the following scripture verse encapsulates the main theme of THE ALCHEMIST.

“FOR WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE ALSO WILL YOUR HEART BE.” MATTHEW 6:21 (New American Bible revised edition)

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

AP Language and Composition

AP Literature

Science

History

Psychology