What is a fair amount of homework to be assigned over the summer with obligation to be completed by the first day of the next new school year? Is a major exam or a small quiz or whatever appropriate for the first day? I ask in relation to the below listed excerpts:

Question

REMEMBER: YOU MUST COMPLETE YOUR SUMMER READING! THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE TEST GRADES! Furthermore, failure to complete the summer reading assignment will likely result in failing the first six weeks of the class.

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English III AP – Mandatory Summer Reading Assignment - Kerrville ISD
May 1, 2018 -

Answer 1

This isn't my decision or yours. It's what your school district requires. Period.