Your student received the paper on Friday of every third week. The paper covers all of the important news about the school. Congratulations to the cast and crew of Pippin . Led by Mr. Krikstan the kids did a fabulous job with the show and it received rave reviews in The Washington Post . English 8 Students read a variety of literature, exploring the characteristics of different forms and relating life situations to literary themes.
Language study includes spelling, vocabulary, and learning about language history and structure.
Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students build on their understanding of writing as a process of prewriting, drafting, revising, and publishing. They also practice discussion skills, and they observe and practice oral presentations to develop poise and confidence. For ESL students, Transitional English serves as a transition from English as a Second Language to the general education English program. Students read a variety of literature, explore the characteristics of different forms, and relate life situations to literary themes. Language study includes spelling, vocabulary, and mechanics.