8th Grade

ENGLISH LITERATURE
English is once per day. Students build on their foundation in reading classic and contemporary novels that resonate across time with young readers. They also read selected short stories and poems as well as a selected biography. In addition, they deepen their knowledge of figures of speech, and other literary terms and devices.
Students will also utilize the writing process they have learned in previous grades to demonstrate their skills at a much more rigorous level in crafting essays, namely, personal narratives, descriptive, expository, persuasive, and argumentative essays. They also are assigned business letters and research reports.

MATH - Pre-Algebra 1 or 2: This class is open to grades 6 through 9 depending on their ability. This program is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in algebra by focusing on mathematical understanding, logical thinking and mastering lifelong problem-solving skills. Each lesson has direct instructions and focuses on mathematical thinking with immediate application of new skills to problem solving.

For classes other than English and Math, please see Upper School.