Math 8 is designed to develop numeracy skills by combining mathematical knowledge, communication skills, problem solving, connecting ideas, reasoning, mental math, estimation, visualization, and the use of technology.  Students will construct their own meaning out of mathematics, understand math in meaningful contexts, and learn to move from concrete to abstract ideas by linking concrete, pictorial, and symbolic concepts.

Topics covered in Math 8 include: 

• Operations with Integers and Fractions

• Proportions, Rates, Ratios, Percent

• Pythagorean Theorem

• Perfect Squares and Cubes

• Surface Area and Volume

• Linear Relations

• Probability and Central Tendency

• Algebra

• Finance

Students will engage in a variety of individual and group learning activities and will demonstrate their understanding of concepts in a variety of ways.

Materials:  multi-line calculator

The Science 8 course is the first formal introduction to science for most students. This course is offered in both English and French.  In this course students will investigate cells and cell theory, the immune system and microorganisms, atoms and the behaviour of matter, electromagnetic radiation and optics, and plate tectonics including the formation of local geological features. Students will practice the scientific method and may have an opportunity to explore a topic of interest through a science fair project.

Themes of social, political, and economic systems and structures, including those of at least one indigenous civilization; scientific and technological innovations; philosophical and cultural shifts; interactions and exchanges of resources, ideas, arts, and culture between and among different civilizations; exploration, expansion, and colonization; and changes in population and living standards will be examined. This all will be examined through the time-period of the 7th Century to 1750.

Students will develop their inquiry, document analysis, and oral/written communication skills.  Students will be interpreting evidence, assessing continuity and change, considering perspective, understanding cause and consequence, and making ethical judgements of various events within the given time-period.

Topics may include:  World Religions; feudal societal structures and rights in Europe:  Crusades, Reformation and Counter-Reformation, Renaissance and Enlightenment; Arab world and Islamic Golden Age (e.g. the diffusion of arts and mathematics); Medieval Ages in India, China, and Japan; European (Portuguese, Spanish, British) navigation tools and locations; and Conflict and Contact in the Americas including impact on indigenous civilizations.

Physical and Health Education (PHE) is a compulsory course designed to develop educated citizens who have the knowledge, skills, and understandings they need to be safe, active, and healthy citizens throughout their lives. PHE curriculum focuses on competencies that support life-long learning—competencies that can contribute to personal lives and career aspirations.

A focus will be on daily participation in different types of physical activities that influences our physical literacy and personal health and fitness goals and how lifelong participation in physical activity has many benefits and is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.

PHE classes will have an emphasis on fundamental skill development in a variety of sports.  An introduction to the value of fitness and methodology to develop and maintain physical conditioning will be taught.

Students will reflect on how healthy choices influence our physical, emotional, and mental well-being with an emphasis on the consequences of bullying, stereotyping, and discrimination.

Electives in grade 8 are an introduction to some of the electives that students may take in grades 9-12. Each Gr. 8 will take ADST 8 and in addition choose either Fine Arts, Concert Band, Jazz Band or Choir.

In Grade 8 students can choose from two different languages offered at SKSS:

1. Secwepemcstin

2. French

Note: Second languages become an elective after grade 8.  Some universities require that students have a second language to meet general admission requirements.  Refer to university and other post secondary institution calendars for specifics.