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8th Grade

8th Grade


The focus of 8th grade is leadership and service while preparing for life in high school and beyond.  Students serve the school by leading morning prayers, pledges and announcements, assisting in afternoon patrol and serving as sacristans, musicians, and ushers at weekly school Masses.  Eighth graders are also responsible for additional duties that help the school run smoothly while at the same time instill confidence in the students and create life long active and faith filled community members. 
 
English/Language Arts
Students read and write various forms of texts to answer the question, "What is my role as a human and a Catholic?"  Eighth grade particularly focuses on the vulnerable in our society and develops critical reading and writing skills to help defend the vulnerable.
 
Writing and Applying Grammatical Conventions
Literary Analysis
Rhetorical Analysis
Defending an Argument
Poetry and Expression
The Real World: Applications, Resumes, and Interviewing
Poetry and Expressions
Drama Study
Short Stories
Nonfiction/Media Analysis
Novel Studies
Poetry Analysis
 
Mathematics
Students are placed in either Pre-Algebra or Algebra I
 
Pre-Algebra
Problem solving
Algebra and Integers
Algebra and Rational Numbers
Linear Equations, Inequalities & Functions
Applying Algebra to Geometry
Resource:  Pre-Algebra, Glencoe
 
Algebra I
Expressions, Equations and Inequalities
Linear and Quadratic Functions
Systems of Equations
Radical and Rational Algebraic Equations
Applications/Problem Solving
Resource: Algebra I, Expressions, Equations and Applications, Addison-Wesley
 
Physical Science
Ecosystems/Population
Environmental
Diversity of Life
Simple machines
Human systems
Resource: FOSS
 
Social Studies American History
First Semester:
Age of Enlightenment
Age of Enlightened Despots
Church before the Revolution
French Revolution
Resource: Light to the Nations
 
Second Semester:
Pre-History to Reconstruction
Geography: World Regions - People, Places, Economies, and Resources
Current Events
Family Heritage Project
Resource: The American Venture
 
Religion
Catholic Identity & Values
The Paschal Mystery
Church History
The Role of the Church in Society
Theology of the Body for Teens
Mass Planning &  Liturgical Ministry
“Baby Egg” Project
Resource: We Believe:  We Live Our Faith, Vol II.  Sadlier; Theology of the Body for Teens:  Middle School Edition, Ascension Press
Enrichment Courses

Students enjoy classes in physical education, music, Spanish, and technology.