8th Grade
8th Grade Religion
- The foundation and structure of the Church, its nature and mission in the world, and their place in it.
- Early Church as outlined in the Acts of Apostles
- Communion of Saints
- Ecumenical Councils
- Canon law
- Pentecost
- Liturgy, Liturgy of the Hours
- Doctor of the Church
- Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Interreligious dialogue, heresy
- Confirmation preparation will be part of the structure of the class and will entail a review of Catholic truths and practices
8th Grade Language Arts
- Literature (materials covered)
- Prentice Hall Literature(anthology)
- Murder on the Orient Express
- The Pearl
- The Hound of the Baskervilles
- The Importance of Being Earnest
- D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths (selected myths)
- Shakespeare mini-unit, introduction with a focus on Romeo and Juliet
- Units on O. Henry, John Steinbeck, Mark Twain
- Poetry
- English (comprised of grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and writing)
- Voyages in English: Writing and Grammar
- Focus on writing clear, coherent and focused essays and the five stages of writing (drafting, proofreading, editing, revising, publishing)
- Business Letter
- Compare and Contrast Essay
- How to Article
- Descriptive Writing
- Expository Essay
- Personal Narrative
- Persuasive Essay
- Research Paper on The Victorian Era
- Vocabulary in Action
- Preparation for HSPT
8th Grade Math
Students are placed in Math classes. Each section ranges in size from 10 - 12 students per class. Smaller classes allow for more individualized instruction.
Algebra I
The program is accelerated to include Algebra I curriculum. Our Algebra I - Holt, McDougal books and resources are fully adapted for all kinds of math learners. Smaller classes allow for more individualized instruction. Each 40-minute class covers a Warm-Up, Homework Check, New Lesson Concept, Lesson Practice Problems, and a jump-start into Homework.
Curriculum Concepts
- Equations and Inequalities
- Linear Functions
- Systems of Equations and Inequalities
- Factoring Polynomials with Exponents
- Quadratic Functions and Equations
- Exponential Functions
- Data Analysis and Probability
Standard
Math in Focus is an authentic Singapore Math® curriculum—with problem solving as the center of math learning and concepts taught with a concrete–pictorial–abstract learning progression through real-world, hands-on experiences.
Content:
Chapter 1: Exponents
Chapter 2: Scientific Notation
Chapter 3: Algebraic Linear Equations
Chapter 4: Lines and Linear Equations
Chapter 5: Systems of Linear Equations
Chapter 6: Functions
Chapter 7: The Pythagorean Theorem
Chapter 8: Geometric Transformations
Chapter 9: Congruence and Similarity
Chapter 10: Statistics
Chapter 11: Probability
8th Grade Science
- Heredity and Genetics
- DNA
- Elements and Atoms
- Molecular Compounds
- Electron Configuration
- Properties of Matter
- Balancing Chemical Equations
- Solutions and Solubility
- Acids and Bases
- Gas Laws
- Newton's Laws of Motion
- Speed/velocity/Acceleration/Momentum
- Vectors
- Energy Transformation
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Sound and Light
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Writing a Lab Report
- Significant Figures (Scientific Notation)
8th Grade Social Studies - American History
- European Explorers of North America
- Native American Culture
- American Colonies
- American Revolution
- The Structure of the Government
- Manifest Destiny
- Civil War and Slavery
- Reconstruction