Eighth Grade Programming

Core Curriculum* 

• Language Arts 8 
  • Advanced Option: Advanced Studies Language Arts
• Math 8 or Algebra I 
• Science 8 
  • Advanced Option: Advanced Studies Science 8 
• Early American History 
  • Advanced Option: Advanced Studies Early American History

Required Electives* 

• Physical Education (Semester) 

Elective Options - Students will select electives that equal a total of two and a half units of credit. Students may choose from the following electives to complete their schedule:  Quarter = .25 units; Semester = .5 units; Year = 1.0 units 

• Introduction to Computer Science (Semester) 
• Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship (Semester) 
• Foods and Family (Semester) 
• Creative Style and Design (Semester) 
• Industrial Technology (Semester) 
• Engineering Technology (Semester) 
• 8th Grade Broadcasting & Video Technology (Semester) 
• Speech & Theatre (Semester) 
• 8th Grade Broadcasting: Special Projects (Semester) Application and teacher recommendation required.                                                                                                        8th Grade Art I(Semester) 
• 8th Grade Art II (Semester) 
• 8th Grade Choristers (Semester) OR 8th Grade Concert Choir audition required (Semester) 
• 8th Grade Band (Year) 
• String Orchestra (Year) 
• French I, German I, Spanish I, or Mandarin Chinese I (Year)   
• 8th Grade AVID (Year) Course availability varies by building.