Curriculum

Grade Eight

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Math

Algebra I
Math Lab

Language Arts

Reading/Writing Lab
Literary Comprehension and Analysis
Vocabulary
Genre Study

History & Social Studies

Comparative Civics and Economics
US, Brazil, India, Japan, & South Africa
International Research Methods

Foreign Languages

Latin I or II
Japanese I or II

Science

Laboratory
Earth Science: Exosphere, Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, and Biosphere

Future Problem Solving

Futures Research
Innovative & Competitive Solution Study

Seminar

Inroduction to Philosphy II

Fine & Performing Arts & Woodworking

Including the Bridge Year, a four-year curriculum featuring four-six week modules in select fields providing opportunities for students to learn from working artists in a studio setting and for group-based/ensemble opportunities.

Weekly study in visual arts, theatre performance, musical arts, and woodcraft & design.

Physical Education & Interscholastic Competition

Physical Improvement and Health through four-six week units exploring team-building skills in traditional and non-traditional sports (Aikido). Interscholastic competition options in soccer and basketball.

Centerpiece Curriculum: Rivers, Monuments, & Bridges

A three-year commitment in all 7HS courses to provide inter-disciplinary, on-site research and applied learning through access to local treasures and landmarks. With support from the award-winning work of the National Science Foundation, students become researchers, authors, and artists presenting their findings and materials as a service to community organizations and the public.