Students will develop strategies to utilize when reading and responding to fiction and non-fiction. A variety of instructional strategies are used to enable students to master basic areas of mathematics. Problem solving skills and computation are emphasized. The eighth grade mathematics class will highlight pre-algebra skills in addition to the basic foundation areas. Students will engage in writing to inform, writing to persuade, and writing to express personal ideas.
Instruction focuses on language usage, spelling, and punctuation.
Students will utilize technology to develop and refine their writing skills.