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Eighth Grade

Eighth grade prepares students for a successful transition to high school by emphasizing leadership, academic excellence, and personal responsibility. Students are challenged to think critically, communicate confidently, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways. Using HMH Into Literature, Prentice Hall Science, and McGraw Hill Connect Social Studies, students graduate well prepared for the next stage of their educational journey.

Reading & Language Arts

Using HMH Into Literature, students analyze increasingly complex texts while developing advanced writing, research, and communication skills.

Students learn to:

  • Analyze literature and informational texts
  • Conduct research using multiple sources
  • Write analytical and argumentative essays
  • Strengthen vocabulary and grammar
  • Present ideas clearly and confidently

Mathematics

Students strengthen algebraic reasoning, geometry, and problem-solving while preparing for high school mathematics.

Students learn to:

  • Solve multi-step equations
  • Apply algebraic concepts
  • Analyze functions and graphs
  • Solve geometric problems
  • Model real-world situations mathematically

Science

Using Prentice Hall Science, students investigate physical science concepts through inquiry, experimentation, and engineering design.

Students explore:

  • Atoms and the periodic table
  • Chemical reactions
  • Motion and forces
  • Electricity and magnetism
  • Waves and space science

Social Studies

Using McGraw Hill Connect Social Studies, students examine the events that shaped modern America from the Civil War through World War II.

Students study:

  • Civil War and Reconstruction
  • Industrialization
  • World War I
  • The Great Depression
  • World War II

Religion

As the leaders of the school community, eighth graders are challenged to model Catholic values through faith, service, and leadership while preparing for the transition to high school.

Beyond the Classroom

Eighth graders leave a lasting impact through leadership roles, service projects, retreats, athletics, clubs, school traditions, graduation activities, and continued participation in Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish or French, and Technology.