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Eighth grade is the culmination of grammar school and is the really important year in which students are expected to master the basics of grammar, spelling, and reading. It is hoped that our students' transitions to high school will be made easy because of the solid foundation acquired here.
ENGLISH: Elements of Language- First & Second Course : Writing effective sentences, sentence structure, parts of speech overview, poetry, free-writing (once a week), revision, and proofreading skills.
SPELLING: Vocabulary Workshop - Level C
During the course of the year, students will learn to analyze a short story or a novel following a set of 20 literary questions. Students will also work on the development of reading skills - inference, comprehension, and analysis. Tests and quizzes will follow completion and discussion of a particular piece of literature. Reading tests will be made up of three parts: vocabulary, comprehension, and essay.
The novels we will read as a class this year will be taken from the following list:
ACROSS FIVE APRILS, SHANE, CALL OF THE WILD, and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. We will also read the dramatized version of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK. In addition to these novels, students will be required to do individual reading. One book report per each of the first three quarters is required. An optional book report may be done in the fourth quarter.
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The curriculum is geared toward the students' preparation for the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation. In addition to classroom reading, discussion, reflection, and prayer, each student is responsible for completing quarterly service hours. Moreover, the students participate in weekly junior high and monthly all-school Masses. The ultimate goal of the religion program is to help each student have a better understanding of and deeper appreciation for their faith, develop a greater prayer life, and deepen their relationship with God.

TEST AND QUIZ POLICY: Students can be
quizzed on assigned material at any time
after it has been assigned. Tests will be given after material has
been completely discussed, and adequate time for study has been
allotted. Tests will always be announced in advance. Quizzes might
not.
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Respect self, others, and property. Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself. Be responsible. Bring all necessary materials to class. Listen attentively and follow directions. Maintain a quiet atmosphere in class and in the halls.
SPECIALS
GYM MONDAY & THURSDAY
SPANISH TUESDAY & FRIDAY
ART WEDNESDAY
BAND THURSDAY
COMPUTERS THURSDAY
General Information
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COTILLION INFORMATION
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SERVICE HOURS CLICK ON LINK
High School InformationEntrance Exam January 9, 2010 8:00 am Bring two #2 pencils and the $25.00 testing fee.
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Fenwich High school Open Houses:Wednesday, October 21st from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Sunday December 13, 2009 1-3 PM. Admissions 708-386-0127 ext.109 |
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St. Ignatius Open House: December 6th, 2009 12:00 - 3:00 pm (312) 432-8409 |
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St. Rita High School Open House: Sunday, November 1st, 12:00 - 3:00 pm |
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St. Joseph High Contact: Open House: November 15th, 2009 1to 3pm and Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 - 6 to 8 PM. |
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St. Laurence High School Open House: Thursday, November 5, 2009 & December 3, 2009 7th & 8th grade boys and their parents. Contact Office of Admission 708-458-6900 ext.252 |
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Nazareth Academy Open House:Sunday, November 8, 2009-Presentation times: 1:00, 1:45 and 2:30 pm. Thursday, December 3, 2009. Presentation time: 7:00 pm. |
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Queen of Peace Open House: November 15, 2009, tours 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM |
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Trinity High School Open House: October 18th for 6th,7th,and8th grade girls and Thursday November 19th, 2009, 7:00 PM |
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Riverside-Brookfield High School Informational Open House, RB Placement Exam: Pre-registration Informational Meeting: Registration: Sat., |
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Brother Rice High School Open House; Sunday, November 1st, 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Sunday, November 22nd, 11:00 am -1:00 pm. Questions, please call 773-429-4300 |
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Providence Catholic High School Open House: |
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Mother McAuley: Open House: |
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If
you need to contact me for information or answers to questions,
please contact me at my e-mail address:rpedryc@stmaryschool.net