Eighth Grade Requirements

Eighth Grade Requirements

English: English 8 or English 8 Honors

History and Social Sciences: World Cultures

Mathematics: Foundations in Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra I Honors, Geometry Honors ● Placement depends on each student’s appropriate level of ability.

Science: Life and Environmental Science

Language: French, Latin or Spanish ● One language is required; two courses are possible, based on a student’s schedule. ● Multiple levels are available. Appropriate placement depends on each student’s relative level of ability.

Fine Arts: Visual Arts, Theater Arts or Music ● Students must choose one; two courses are possible, based on a student’s schedule.

Electives: Broadcasting, Computer Science (Coding), Makers, Robotics, MathCounts, Creative Writing / Journalism, Certamen, Learning Center, a second language course, a second Fine Arts course or Study Hall

Athletics: One sport per season ● Athletics are part of the school day; practices run until 3:30 p.m. every day except Tuesdays. Games may run a bit longer.

Capstone Presentation: All students create and deliver a presentation by the end of the eighth grade.

Service: All students must complete 10 hours of service by the end of the eighth grade.