Welcome to Room 8!
Happy 2019!
Just a reminder that midterm exams are just around the corner for our grade 8 students:
Tuesday, January 22, 9:00-11:45: Social Studies
Wednesday, January 23, 9:00-11:45: Science
Thursday, January 24, 9:00-11:45: Language Arts
Friday, January 25, 9;00-11:45: Mathematics
Science Fair has been scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2019
Overview of Grade 7 and 8 Math
Grade 7 Math topics:
•Decimals, Fractions, Percents
•Fraction Operations
•Integers
•Patterns and Graphing
•Solving Equations
•Geometry
•Probability
•Statistics
Grade 8 Math topics:
•Ratios and Rates
•Fractions and Percent
•Fraction Operations
•Integers
•Pythagorean Theorem
•Area and Volume
•Graphing
•Solving Equations
•Statistics
•Probability
•Tessellations
All quizzes and tests will be sent home to be signed by a parent/guardian and are to be returned to school with your child.
Math Homework Club: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school 3:30-4:30. All grade 7 and 8 students welcome! Please bring a list of any specific questions or concepts you would like to work on during the timeframe.
Overview of Grade 7 and 8 Science
Grade 7 Science topics:
•Interactions within Ecosystems
•Particle Theory of Matter
•Forces and Structures
•Earth’s Crust
Grade 8 Science topics:
•Cells and Systems
•Optics
•Fluids
•Water Systems
All quizzes and tests will be sent home to be signed by a parent/guardian and are to be returned to school with your child.
Overview of the Grade 8 Religion
Grade 8 Religion program:
•We live our Faith program by Sadlier
•Holy days and seasons during the liturgical year
•Confirmation Program
•Community Service Component*
*As part of the Grade 8 Religion program, students are required to complete 20 hours of community service.
Overview of the Grade 8 Health
Grade 8 Health:
•Wellness
•Active Living and Nutrition
•Decision making process
Students will be assessed using avariety of methods, for example: quizzes, tests, assignments, projects and presentations
