Grade Level- Students will be working on understanding and applying the formulas of perimeter and area for the following shapes: squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, and trapezoids.  To demonstrate their learning, students will complete a project-based summative assessment.  This project will allow students to apply their knowledge creatively and practically.

Accelerated Math- To finish the year, students will explore key concepts in data analysis including: data collection methods, creating and interpreting data displays (such as line plots and histograms), calculating and understanding measures of center: mean, median, mode, and range. This unit will help students develop critical thinking skills as they interpret and represent real-world data. 

8th Grade Honors Algebra 1

May 2026

In May, students are transitioning from quadratic equations to Probability and Statistics. They have learned simple and compound events and how to calculate and interpret probabilities.

In Statistics, students will explore measures of center (mean, median, mode), the impact of outliers, and data visualization using box-and-whisker plots and scatter plots. They will also make predictions using lines of best fit and analyze data with two-way tables and relative frequency.

Students will take a Probability Quiz on May 1st. Please note there will be no test for the Statistics unit.

Final Exams will be held on May 15th and May 19th.

We are very proud of our students’ hard work and growth this year and wish them continued success in high school.

8th Grade- Algebra 1A 

May 2026

 Currently in Algebra 1A we just completed a unit on Pythagorean Theorem.  The Pythagorean Theorem is important because it shows how the sides of a right triangle are connected, allows us to find missing side lengths in a right triangle, and that idea shows up in a lot more places than just geometry.

  First, it’s a foundation for understanding distance. Anytime you want to find how far apart two points are on a grid (like on a map or coordinate plane), you’re using this theorem. It leads directly into the distance formula you’ll use in algebra. 

  It’s also very practical in real life. People in construction, architecture, and design use it to make sure things are straight, level, and properly measured. For example, if you want to make sure a corner is a perfect 90°, you can measure the sides and check using the theorem.

  In science and technology, it shows up in physics (like calculating forces or motion) and even in computer graphics and video games, where distances and movement need to be calculated precisely.

  Finally, it helps build problem-solving skills. Learning how and when to apply it teaches you to break problems into parts and recognize patterns—skills that carry over into all areas of math.    

  So while it starts as a simple triangle rule, it becomes a tool you’ll keep using in more advanced math and real-world situations.