8th Grade
Daily Schedule
ELA (60 Minutes)
Science (40 Minutes)
Math (60 Minutes)
Literature (40 Minutes)
lunch/recess (35 Minutes)
Social Studies (40 Minutes)
Religion (40 Minutes)
Specials (40 Minutes)
Homeroom (30 Minutes)
Social Emotional Learning
My Interests & Strengths
Harnessing my Strengths
Pursuing my Interests
My Future Self
Social Factors that Contribute to Bullying
Understanding Stress & Anxiety
Where Does Stress Come From?
Can Stress Help You Grow?
Strategies for Managing Stress
Values and Relationships
Recognizing Others’ Perspectives
Finding the Best Solution
Making Things Right
Curriculum
Religion
Confirmation Preparation
Tenets of our faith
History of our faith
Service Projects
Clergy Visits
Discovering a Variety of Prayer Styles
Catholic social teaching principles
Liturgy Preparation
Seasonal prayer services
Prayer tests
English Language Arts (ELA)
Grammar Skills
Usage & Mechanics (quill.com)
Daily Oral Language
Research Skills
Essays
Vocabulary in Context
Informational Text
Literature
Presentation and Speeches
Novel-Based Reading Strategies
Differentiated Instruction
Math
Rational and Radical Numbers
Expressions & Equations
Functions: linear & quadratic
Problem Solving
Geometry
Statistics & Probability
i-Ready Individualized Instruction
Multiplication Facts/ Mental Math
Regular Informal Assessments
Note-taking
Science
Scientific Inquiry
Chemistry- matter & interactions
Physics- motion, forces, & interactions
Space Systems
STEM
Social Studies
Post Civil War- World War 2
Geography Studies- ilike2learn.com
Regional map tests
Current events- Junior Scholastic Magazine
Research Studies
Documentaries
Notetaking- facts/details
Outlining/main ideas
Presentations & Speeches
Illinois Constitution Studies
Special Classes
Art
Computers/Technology
Music
P.E
Spanish
8th Grade Highlights
Advent Candlelighting
Living Stations
Holocaust Museum Field Trip
Confirmation
May Crowning
Ribbon Day
Recognition Night
Graduation
Great American Field Trip
Fun Fair
Santa’s Workshop
Holiday classroom parties
Catholic Schools Week
Talent Show
Attend SVHS Plays/Musicals
Produce Mobile
High School Recruitment Day
Springfield Trip
Alumni Games
Fun Fair PreK Helpers
JH Dances
Ice Cream Socials
Trunk or Treat Food and Activities
Host Liturgies
Santa’s Workshop
Track-a-Thon
Catholic Schools Week
