8th Grade Courses

Teacher: Ms. Nina Corley

Class Schedule: Tuesday 12:15 – 2:30

Description: Biology is the study of all living things. It is an investigation-oriented course which emphasizes cell structure and function, mechanisms of genetics, biological evolution and classification, biological processes and systems, and interdependence within environmental systems.  Measurement, data collection, and prediction of experimental outcomes will be stressed.  Students will be expected to manipulate experimental procedures and apparatus, make accurate observations, collect and analyze data, and summarize results in an organized and safe manner.

Prerequisites: None

Homework: Students can expect to spend 1-3 hours per week studying and note taking. There are 2 exams – midterm and final, regular quizzes, and homework.

Class Materials: Please come prepared and ready to work every day.

1.            3 Ring Binder

2.            Notebook paper

3.            Package of colored pencils

Textbook: Prentice Hall Biology by Miller/Levine and other internet and updated printed resources

Payment Options:

1. Full tuition of $750.00 is due at time of registration.

2. Monthly payments of $125 is an option.

Teacher: Mr. James Sturrock

Class Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday Class Time: 12:15-1:45 PM

Description: Spanish 1 is designed for students who have little or no experience with Spanish. We will cover the vocabulary and structures that are used most often and those that my students most want to learn. We will learn proper pronunciation, present tense verbs, pronouns, definite and indefinite articles, and gender agreement. We will also enjoy some of the culture of several Spanish-speaking countries. This is a highly interactive class.

Payment Options:

1. Full tuition of $750.00 is due at time of registration.

2. Monthly payments of $125 is an option.

Prerequisites: None

Homework: Students can expect to spend 1-3 hours per week.

Class Materials:

Notebook paper

Pens/pencils

Colored pencils

Internet access at home for homework assignments

No textbook is required.

Teacher: Mrs. Paula Lamb- 8, 9,10,11,12

Class Schedule: Tuesday 12:15 – 1:15

Description: This class fulfills the speech credit required for high school. Equally important, it prepares students for those many situations in careers, community service, college courses, and even high school classes where they will be expected to speak in front of people. 

This class is an introductory course designed to acquaint the student with basic principles of public speaking concentrating on content, organization, audience motivation, language, and delivery. Students will also learn techniques for managing communication anxiety. 

Prerequisites: None

Homework: Students can expect to spend 1-2 hour per week.

Class Materials: Laptop, tablet, or smartphone

Home internet access

Three-ring binder

Writing utensils.

Laptops can be supplied on request.

No textbook required

Payment Options:

1. Fee of $500.00 for .5 credits

2. Monthly payments of $100 is an option

Teacher: Ms. Nina Corley                                 

Grade: 6th, 7th and 8th

Class Schedule: Thursday 12:15 – 2:30

Description: Robots with the Coding Lab is a hands-on, lab-based course that introduces the basic concepts of coding with the application of  the coding concepts covered including light sequences, talking robot, manual control, automated control, sensing orientation, dancing robot, and creative robot programs.

Students focus on the fundamentals of coding beginning with the concepts of a command, an algorithm, and a program. They will then learn about the concept of program design.  Specifically, students will delve into the development, planning draw sequences, and debugging program designs,  Students will delve into the concepts of conditional logic in coding, including the generic If block, the logical OR, the logical AND, the logical NOT, and the debugging of conditional logic. The course will culminate with the student manipulating their Cellus BOT, by empowering them to apply the concepts they have previously mastered in a whole new way.  Concepts covered include light sequences, talking robot, manual control, automated control, sensing orientation, dancing robot, and creative robot programs.

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Class Materials: None. All supplies and materials are provided by the teacher.

Unit 1 – Introduction to Coding

Unit 2 – Basics of Coding

Unit 3 – Command Sequencing

Unit 4 – Coding Methodology

Unit 5 – Conditional Statements

Unit 6 – Repeat Loops

Unit 7 – While Loops

Unit 8 – Conditional Logic

Unit 9 – Logical Comparisons

Unit 10 – Variables

Unit 11 – Functions

Unit 12 – Powered Lander Exercise

Unit 13 – Cellus BOT

Unit 14 – Binary

Unit 15 – Coding in the Real World

Payment Options:

1. Fee of $500.00 for .5 credits

2. Monthly payments of $100 is an option

Teacher: Mrs. Christine Badger

Class Schedule: Fridays only TBA

Description:

German 1 is designed for students who have little or no experience with German. We will cover the vocabulary and structures that are used most often and those that my students most want to learn. We will learn proper pronunciation, present-tense verbs, pronouns, definite and indefinite articles, adjectives, asking and answering questions, nominative/accusative/dative cases, and gender agreement. We will also enjoy some of the culture of several German-speaking countries. This is a highly interactive class.

Prerequisites: None

Homework: Students can expect to spend 1-3 hours per week on homework assignments, studying, and practicing; however, class time will be utilized for assignments as well.

Class Materials:

3-ring binder devoted to this class only

Notebook paper

Pens/pencils

Internet access at home for homework assignments

Textbook: Komm mit! (provided)

Payment Options:

1. Full tuition of $750.00 is due at time of registration.

2. Monthly payments of $125 is an option