8th Grade Curriculum Highlights
English
Teacher: Ms. Lauren Bolinski
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Math
Teacher: Mr. Tyler Shimek
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Reading
Teacher: Mr. Gavin Zastrow Three overarching ideas for middle school level reading are: reading for meaning, reading for craft & structure and integrating knowledge and ideas. In 8th grade, students will:
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Social Studies
Teacher: Mrs. Jessica Weber Through the study of U.S. History, students will gain an understanding of their country's history from Pre-Colonial America through the Civil War. By the end of 8th grade, students will be able to:
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Science
Teacher: Mr. David McConville At the 8th grade level, students learn about sound/light, electricity/magnetism, interactions of matter, ecology and the human body. By the end of 8th grade, students should be able to answer questions such as:
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Spanish
Teacher: Sra. Maureen Hoffman Themes/Topics for this course include:
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Art
Teacher: Mrs. Kym Richardson Grade 8 students will be able to:
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Music
Teacher: Mr. Nick Ktorides
7th & 8th Grade Choir
Teacher: Mr. Nick Ktorides
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Physical Education
Teachers: Mrs. Jody Vance and Mr. Dan Green
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Computer:
Teacher: Mrs. Danielle Brannan Computer/Technology class meets once per week for two quarters. Students will engage in positive digital citizenship practices throughout all areas of study including:
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STEM: Automation & Robotics
Teachers: Mr. Jay Jaeger Automation & Robotics meets once per week for one quarter and three times per week for a second quarter. In this course, students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics as they learn about:
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Guidance:
Teacher: Mrs. Kerry Zdrojewski 8th grade Guidance meets once per week for one quarter and includes the study of:
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