Grade 8
The class at the eighth grade level provides opportunities for exploring, organizing, and understanding art materials and techniques. Students will develop productive abilities in drawing, design, painting, sculpture, and crafts. In addition, all aspects of art appreciation are represented in conjunction with the art experiences and not as isolated areas of study. Craftsmanship and active…
The advanced class at the eighth grade level provides opportunities for the advanced art student. All topics covered in 7th grade will be explored more in-depth and at a faster pace in advanced art. In addition, all of the topics covered will provide additional pedagogical insights into the elements and principals of art in preparation…
The student is introduced to basic acting skills such as improvisation, characterization and stage movement. Play structure and play production are covered.
The student will dive deeper into various acting styles and production techniques. Students will be introduced to technical theatre design, make-up, costuming and public performance.
This full year class is intended for students who have a serious interest in studying theatre. The goal for the course is to provide students a variety of performance and production experiences from acting to design. This involves learning lines, following directions, and working with a group. Some after school rehearsals may be required.
This modified course integrates oral and written conventions, listening and speaking skills, and composition, and integrates the study of literature, reading analysis and response, vocabulary development, media literacy, listening and speaking skills and research. It develops and strengthens speaking and writing skills through both oral and written practice, including the integration of grammar and spelling…
This modified course is designed to provide targeted instruction in essential math concepts while reinforcing foundational skills. The primary focal points at Grade 8 are proportionality; expressions, equations, relationships, and foundations of functions; and measurement and data. An emphasis is placed on visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-life applications. Access to this course is determined…
In this modified course students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. The content includes the political, economic and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U. S. Constitution, challenges of the early Republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, the…
This modified science course is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on Earth and space science. Topics include; matter and energy; force, motion, and energy; Earth and space and: organisms and environments. The student, for at least 40% of the instructional time, conducts laboratory and field investigations following safety procedures and…
This alternate course provides instruction for acquiring functional skills in reading, writing, listening, following directions, communicating needs, and basic computer literacy skills. Access to this course is determined by the ARD committee and is based on a student’s IEP.