8th Grade Classes
For students who will be in 8th grade in the 2021/2022 school year
Video: Quick Overview of Choices (Click Below)
Video: More In Depth Video about Choices (Click below)
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Course will be visible in Synergy on Feb 3rd. Requests can be made in Synergy (parent view) starting Feb 3rd and ending Feb 15th, 2021
Watch this video for step by step directions. Scroll down to the section "Online Course Request - Rising 6th to 8th Students"
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(CPR - Only needed if you would like to change the recommendation made by the teacher. Use parent's Synergy account to complete a CPR.)
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8th graders follow a 7 period schedule.
4 year-long core academic classes.
1 period is a combo of Physical Education/Health/FACS
1 period of Fine Art
1 period of Elective or Interventions
4 year-long core academic classes.
1 period is a combo of Physical Education/Health/FACS
1 period of Fine Art
1 period of Elective or Interventions
Students are recommended for classes by their previous year's teacher. There are two levels for each of the academic classes, Grade Level and GT (Gift and Talented). Math has more levels. Parents/Guardians who wish a course level other than what the teacher recommended must complete a Course Placement Review (CPR) request in the Parent's Synergy Account. Find directions by clicking on the CPR button above. Find directions by clicking on the CPR button above.
Rising 8th Graders: You choose a fine art and an elective from the list above. If you have previously been in Band, Orchestra or Chorus, you will see a recommendation for that class. If you would like to continue with this class, do nothing. If you would like to take another fine art instead, delete this course and add the fine art you wish to take.
If you took Spanish or French in 7th grade, choose the Spanish or French 1b. Then follow the directions above to select that class in Synergy. If you would like more information about classes, click on the Middle School Course Catalog button above. Have more questions? Email your school counselor.
If you took Spanish or French in 7th grade, choose the Spanish or French 1b. Then follow the directions above to select that class in Synergy. If you would like more information about classes, click on the Middle School Course Catalog button above. Have more questions? Email your school counselor.