Eighth Grade Curriculum PDF Print E-mail

 

Religion:


 


Study of the practices of the Catholic Church.


 

 

Reading:

 

Reading and studying classics in literature and poetry, including, My Brother Sam is Dead, Stargirl, and To Kill a Mockingbird.

 

 

Vocabulary:

 

Build vocabulary through the classical roots.

 

Grammar:

 

Study of the parts of speech; gathering and organizing information for oral and written reports, writing a research report, writing book reports; mechanics and correct usage.

 

 

Mathematics:

 

Study of algebra. Individualized Accelerated Math program.

 

 

Science:

 

Study of physical science beginning with force, motion, matter, light, sound, electricity and energy.  Participation in the Science Fair.

 

 

 American History:

 

Study of the history of the United States beginning with the first Americans, the explorers, the colonies, the American Revolution and continuing through the Civil War.

 

 

Geography:

 

Physical, political, religious and cultural study of the United States and Africa as a component of history.

 

 

Latin I Part 2:

 

Grammar and vocabulary introductory study.

 

 

Fine Arts:

 

Participation in band, choir, art or drama.

 

 

Physical Education:

 

Students engage in group sports such as soccer, basketball and softball.  Development of sport-specific skills and movement are emphasized.

 

Technology:

 

Master majority of functions and commands within Word, Excel and Power Point. Expand knowledge of Access. Create a database using Access.

 

Study Skills:

 

Emphasizes skills needed to foster time management, remembering information, retaining knowledge, and using previous experiences to develop new understanding. Development of strategies for test preparation, test taking and research.

 

                       

                                                           

 

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