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8th Grade

8th Grade

Daily Schedule

ELA (60 Minutes)

Science (40 Minutes)

Math (60 Minutes)

Literature (40 Minutes)

lunch/recess (35 Minutes)

Social Studies (40 Minutes)

Religion (40 Minutes)

Specials (40 Minutes)

Homeroom (30 Minutes)

Social Emotional Learning

My Interests & Strengths

Harnessing my Strengths

Pursuing my Interests

My Future Self

Social Factors that Contribute to Bullying

Understanding Stress & Anxiety

Where Does Stress Come From?

Can Stress Help You Grow?

Strategies for Managing Stress

Values and Relationships

Recognizing Others’ Perspectives

Finding the Best Solution

Making Things Right

Curriculum

Religion

Confirmation Preparation

Tenets of our faith

History of our faith

Service Projects

Clergy Visits

Discovering a Variety of Prayer Styles

Catholic social teaching principles

Liturgy Preparation

Seasonal prayer services

Prayer tests

 

English Language Arts (ELA)

Grammar Skills

Usage & Mechanics (quill.com)

Daily Oral Language

Research Skills

Essays

Vocabulary in Context

Informational Text

Literature

Presentation and Speeches

Novel-Based Reading Strategies

Differentiated Instruction

Math

Rational and Radical Numbers

Expressions & Equations

Functions: linear & quadratic

Problem Solving

Geometry

Statistics & Probability

i-Ready Individualized Instruction

Multiplication Facts/ Mental Math

Regular Informal Assessments

Note-taking

 

Science

Scientific Inquiry

Chemistry- matter & interactions

Physics- motion, forces, & interactions

Space Systems

STEM

 

Social Studies

Post Civil War- World War 2

Geography Studies- ilike2learn.com

Regional map tests

Current events- Junior Scholastic Magazine

Research Studies

Documentaries

Notetaking- facts/details

Outlining/main ideas

Presentations & Speeches

Illinois Constitution Studies

Special Classes

Art

Computers/Technology

Music

P.E

Spanish

 

8th Grade Highlights

Advent Candlelighting

Living Stations

Holocaust Museum Field Trip

Confirmation

May Crowning

Ribbon Day

Recognition Night

Graduation

Great American Field Trip

Fun Fair

Santa’s Workshop

Holiday classroom parties

Catholic Schools Week

Talent Show

Attend SVHS Plays/Musicals

Produce Mobile

High School Recruitment Day

Springfield Trip

Alumni Games

Fun Fair PreK Helpers

JH Dances

Ice Cream Socials

Trunk or Treat Food and Activities

Host Liturgies

Santa’s Workshop

Track-a-Thon

Catholic Schools Week

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