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8th Grade Overview

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Eighth Grade Overview

Big Question: How did we get here?

Culminating Project: Throughout the year, in all subject areas, students investigate this question. In an effort to understand how we got where we are today, students examine and analyze changes through time with specific emphasis on America's cities. At the end of the year, students apply what they have learned by developing "smart growth" solutions for local urban communities.

Students take on the role of urban planner, using knowledge and skills from their courses to explore and solve population growth issues facing America's cities. Students use algebraic models of population growth in US Cities to explore the population changes of the late 20th century. American History research skills are used to become an expert on social trends that lead to urban and suburban population growth with a special focus on Charlotte. Students learn the principles of New Urbanism and use them to redesign an existing Charlotte neighborhood to create an environmentally sustainable community. Finally, students write a proposal and create a presentation explaining and promoting a new neighborhood design to a fictional City Board of Commissioners.

Core Classes

American History: How did we get here? The famous words of the Declaration of Independence help to illuminate two aspects of this question. First, why and how did so many peoples come to this land? What was the promise and the reality? More...

Language Arts: In 8th grade Language Arts we focus on a wide body of American literature and a diverse set of American voices. Drawing on works from the 16th century through the present day, we explore various fundamental questions. More...

Algebra I: In Algebra I, students examine how the properties of real numbers, symbols, variables, expressions, equations, and graphs have enabled us to advance in the use of mathematical applications to get where we are today. More...

Science: In science, students uncover the answer to our big question by investigating natural laws of physics that explain how our universe, solar system, and unique environment on Earth came about. More...

Spanish: In Spanish this year, students focus on the political side of Latin America and how Latin America arrived where it is today. Students complete a project on Latin American political figures focusing on the contributions and mishaps of their era. More...

Enrichment Classes

These classes enrich the learning experience through a variety of topics and activities.

Visual Arts: How did we get here? Students answer this question in a variety of ways and on multiple levels using art as a tool to communicate meaning, ideas, attitudes, views and intentions. More...

Music: The primary focus in eight grade music will be to enhance the curriculum through song and rhythm. More...

Middle School Fitness: Middle School Fitness introduces students to the Mind-Body-Spirit connection and explores the notion that a truly healthy person is one who understands and nurtures their mental, physical, and emotional being.....More...

Service: The 8th grade Service Learning theme is "Bridging Generations". The program is designed to develop appreciation and respect for the elderly, along with a sense of empathy and concern for human beings, regardless of their position in life. More...