We also enforce the school rules found in the student handbook.
Please review these rules along with the
dress code.
Grading Policy
All work is graded on a point system with points being given
for: tests and quizzes, oral and written assignments, special
projects, participation & preparation in other instructional
activities.
The following scale will be used for grading:
97% - 100% = A+
93% - 96% = A
90% - 92% = A-
87% - 89% = B+
83% - 86% = B
80% - 82% = B-
77% - 79% = C+
73% - 76% = C
70% - 72% = C-
67% - 69% = D+
63% - 66% = D
60% - 62% = D-
59% and Below will result in an F.
Mid-Quarter progress reports will be sent home informing parents
of student’s grades and any missing assignments at that
time. In lieu of tests and quizzes being sent home, students will
be required to keep & maintain a quarterly grade log recording
all assignments. Students should have a grade log for each core
class that they have. At any point (if maintained well) students
or parents can calculate their current grade.
Course Descriptions
Language Arts - This course
is designed to build upon previously learned Language Arts skills
in order to provide students with the tools they will need to
succeed in High School English and beyond. It emphasizes communication
through the study of language and literature. Students will engage
in skills-based reading, writing, speaking, and listening processes
that reflect universal themes which empower people to be competent
and successful communicators in a global community.
Social Studies - The Eighth
Grade students will study United States History. The course begins
with the five themes of geography where students will learn the
importance of geography in shaping history. Students take responsibility
in their own learning by creating projects, presenting information,
and conducting research. Students’ extent of learning will
include Native American groups, exploration from Europeans, settlement
of the thirteen original colonies, birth of our nation, Revolutionary
and Civil Wars, and into the twentieth century. Historical novels
will coincide with the theme of U.S. History.
Math - This course is designed
to provide students with opportunities to strengthen and extend
their background in mathematics to include the real number system
and concepts of algebra and geometry. Instructional practices
will actively involve students in exploring, conjecturing, analyzing,
and applying mathematics in both real-world and mathematical contexts
and in communicating mathematical ideas.
Science - From geology
to oceanography, astronomy to paleontology, students will learn
about past, present, and what the future holds for planet Earth.
The contents of this Earth Science course will cover earth materials,
the changing surface of the earth and its internal processes.
The atmosphere, it’s varied weather patterns and climates
along with a unit covering oceanography and astronomy will also
be covered.
Team Units of Study (IDUs -
Interdisciplinary Units)
This year students will be working on 4 units
of study involving all four core subject areas. The purpose of
these units are to build connections between core subject area
to improve learning. Team units for this year are True Colors,
Careers, Lift off to learning (Space Exploration) and
'Ike Hawaii.
Portfolios
All 8th grade students will have a portfolio displaying their
achievements throughout the year. A binder will be provided by
the school to house these materials and the portfolio will travel
with the students to 9th grade.
Merit / Reward Activities
