• Raptors Read!Raptor reading in its nest

    Our Raptors Read! program allows all students—regardless of grade level or course—to select a text that best matches their reading preferences and reading levels to enjoy over the summer. When students return to Eaglecrest in August, they will have an opportunity to discuss their book with their peers.

    If students already have a book they want to read, that’s great! If not, we have curated a list of suggested titles by asking EHS staff members for their book recommendations. Those lists can be found below. 

    Please realize that in our attempt to suggest titles that would appeal to a wide range of students, some of the titles may be more appropriate for more mature readers. Thus, we ask you to use your best judgment when choosing a book, and feel free to consult your parents, teachers, or the EHS teacher librarians.

     Read the complete "Letter to Families" here.
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Summer Reading FAQs

  • Why do we have to do this?

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    While summer offers a necessary break from the academic pace and rigor of the school year, it also offers an opportunity to rediscover the pleasure of reading and to enjoy a lazy summer afternoon with a good book. Much has been written about the “Summer Slide,” in which students’ academic skills start to diminish over the summer break. Fortunately, research shows that much of the slide can be significantly reduced with one simple remedy: regular reading.
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  • What is required?

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    There is no assigned book. No written assignment. No project. Just read! Select a book that interests you and enjoy it over the summer. Our Raptors Read! program allows all students—regardless of grade level or course—to select a text that best matches their reading preferences and reading levels.

    Please realize that in our attempt to suggest titles that would appeal to a wide range of students, some of the titles may be more appropriate for more mature readers. Thus, we ask you to use your best judgment when choosing a book, and feel free to consult your parents, teachers, or the EHS teacher librarians.
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  • How will I/my child be held accountable?

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    When students return to Eaglecrest in August, they will have an opportunity to discuss their book with their peers. Why? Research shows that the opportunity to discuss readings with others leads to greater enjoyment. More details will be shared the first week of school.
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  • How can I/my child get the book?

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    You have several ways you can obtain the books for this program. You can purchase books on your own or you can borrow these books from your local public or school library either in print or by downloading digital e-books and audiobooks through the district OverDrive system.

    EHS Online Catalog

    CCSD Overdrive
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  • What if my child enrolls in Eaglecrest during the summer?

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    We expect that all students who will be attending Eaglecrest High School in August will complete the requirements, but we understand that if a student moves into the district at a later date, they will not have as much time to complete the reading. These students will be given extensions by their teachers in August, but these students must still read a book for the Raptors Read program.
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  • Happy Reading!

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    This program is an exciting endeavor we hope to improve every year! If you have questions or comments, please contact Hollie Hawkins, EHS Teacher Librarian, at hhawkins@cherrycreekschools.org, or Doug Cole​, EHS English Coordinator, at dcole12@cherrycreekschools.org.
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