In Eighth Grade the following subjects are required:
In Eighth Grade the following subjects are required: English 8 Full Year
Social Studies 8 Full Year
Math 8 or Math A Full Year
Science 8 Full Year
Foreign Language Full Year (*French or Spanish)
Physical Education Full Year (Two days a week)
Family & Consumer Sci. 8 Half Year (20 weeks)
Technology 8 Half Year (20 weeks)
Health 8 Half Year (20 weeks)
Art 8 10 Weeks
Music 8 10 Weeks
* Some 8th Grade students will also have E.L.A. Lab, Math Lab or Resource Room in their schedule,
if needed.
In addition to the above classes, students have the option to take other classes as "electives" or classes that students may take if they choose (see below). These classes are Chorus and Band.
*Students are required to take two years of Foreign Language by the end of 9th grade. Students will be scheduled for the same foreign language (French or Spanish) that they took during 7th grade. A state proficiency exam will be taken at the end of 8th grade.
Students and parents interested in accelerating in certain subjects should contact the Guidance Office regarding details.
***This form must be returned to the Guidance Office by Thursday, March 11, 2004!
My son/daughter, ___________________________________ is interested in taking Band and/or Chorus (please circle one or both). If no form is turned in by the deadline, it will be assumed that the student does not want to take Band or Chorus next year.
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