Math (core) – Algebra; quadratic equations; solid geometry.
English Language Arts (core) – Epic poetry; non-fiction; business and practical writing; writing process; 8th grade report.
History & Social Studies (core) – Study of Revolutions (French, Russian, Industrial and American); American history; Current events.
Geography (core) – World geography.
Science (core) – Physics; organic chemistry; anatomy- skeletal system; meteorology.
Environmental Stewardship (core) – Students explore the sources, production, uses, and environmental effects of energy in the study of the historical birth of the industrial age and the economic globalization in contemporary times. Field trips and field study are a large part of the learning. Continue with organic gardening, composting and recycling.
Music (core) – Singing; recorder; percussion/chorus/strings/dance electives.
Art (core) – Black & white drawing; clay modeling; veil painting.
Performing Arts (core) – Class play that originates from the curriculum.
World Language (core) – Reading, writing and speaking in Japanese.
Handwork (core) – Machine sewing.
Woodwork (core) – Improve team cooperation and time management; enjoy work by making a 3-legged stool and a group project of their choice.
Games/Movement/Health (core) – Working as a team to solve problems. Perform a variety of dances. Offer basic offensive / defensive strategies. Participation in vigorous activity for 20 minutes. Know warm-up and cool-down activities and how to measure heart rate. Offering rule changes to improve a game. Team cooperation. Team sports and fitness.
Technology – Cyber Civics, 8th grade project research and presentation