Research has documented that students lose crucial academic skills during their summer break. However, research has further shown that students who read for pleasure during these long breaks test higher and are more academically advanced than their non-reading counterparts.

In an effort to encourage summer reading for our new and returning cadets, Florida Air Academy’s English Department constructs reading lists for students to read during the summer months.

If your son or daughter plans on taking Advanced Placement English in the future, It is suggested that you encourage your child to read as much as possible. Success on the Advanced Placement English exams relies on the knowledge of a wide variety of texts.

Students will be tested on this material during the first week of classes.