The 8th Grade Plus Program is run by Mrs. Martha Sherman, a English teacher at Julius West. Students that are selected by a written test and recommendations, are challenged to make a 8-10 page, formal research paper and media presentation on topics of their choice.
Students also pick a teacher from the school staff to be their mentor.
A mentor will help the student with suggestions and narrowing of their topic. Students in this program usually meet together on Thursdays during lunch or 3rd period. Although they are encrouged to meet with their teacher mentors each week.