YEAR-LONG THEME

The over all theme for the school is, “Grasp the Past:  the building blocks of the future are laid upon the foundations of the past.” Each grade level integrates subjects around the following historical sub themes:

• September/October:  Explore Your World!
• November/December/January:  Liberty or Death …What Would You Choose?
• February/March/April:  Fight for What is Right
• April/May/June:  No Man is an Island…

FIELD TRIPS 

Field trips are an important part of learning and provide excellent hands-on experiences in the real world.  Outings will be scheduled periodically for each grade level to enhance the curriculum.  

Eighth Grade Field Trips:

• September Spirit Adventure
• Forest Ecology Experience (3 days, 2 nights)
• Maze Geography Outing
• Sociology Observation Excursion
• Act Theater
• Gospel Mission
• GPS Day
• Orienteering Excursion
• Whale Watch
• Zoology Adventure
• Washington DC Exploration (5 days, 4 nights)

HOMEWORK  

Students should expect regular, daily homework.  Homework is relevant and reinforces the learning which is done at school.  Eighth grade students should expect to spend a minimum of 80-90 minutes each evening on homework.