2025 - 2026 (Current)
This course may be required on some campuses for students who have not passed the math portion of the STAAR test. STAAR Math 8 will be offered at some campuses as a one-semester class (MA8281).
In Grade 8, Middle School Advanced Mathematics, Algebra I, students will build on the knowledge and skills for mathematics in Middle School Advanced Mathematics, Grades 6 and 7, which provide a foundation in linear relationships, number and operations, and proportionality. Students will study linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and their related transformations, equations, and associated…
Grade 8 Science is organized into recurring strands. Concepts build on prior knowledge and prepare students for the next grade level and establish a foundation for high school courses. Topics include; matter and energy; force, motion, and energy; Earth and space and; organisms and environments. The student, for at least 40% of instructional time, asks…
Advanced science will focus on the same TEKS prescribed by the State of Texas for the grade level but will emphasize advanced application and science skills. Students will be challenged to become critical thinkers through analysis, synthesis and evaluation of higher order thinking with instruction designed at a greater depth in order to prepare for…
In Grade 8, students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The knowledge and skills in subsection (b) of this section comprise the first part of a two-year study of U.S. history. Students examine the American beliefs and principles, including limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of…
This course is designed to help students begin to build the skills needed for college. It is especially helpful for students who wish to take Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual credit social studies courses in high school. Students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The knowledge…
This class is an 7th/8th grade course designed to provide students with a launchpad for college and career readiness. No matter the path you plan to take after high school, this class will help equip you with information and skills needed to be successful in junior high, high school and beyond. Topics include: Career Exploration…
This course is concerned with the teaching of skills, knowledge, and attitudes through physical activities. The focus is on lifetime activities, social skills, and a positive attitude toward life that results in choosing healthy behaviors. One year of physical education is required in grades 7 OR 8. Athletics will substitute for P.E.
This course explores a variety of foreign languages in an introductory way. Some of the languages students will be introduced to include Spanish, French, Latin and German. Simple introductions, numbers, time, and everyday objects will be identified. On some campuses this course is offered as a one semester elective course (FL7201).
French I is the first course of a recommended three-year sequence designed to develop fundamental language across the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication. The study of beginning level vocabulary, phonetics and grammar is included. The culture and civilization of the French speaking world is integrated into all aspects of the course. Level I…