Welcome to 8th grade at Indian River Middle School!
Students in 8th grade take a variety of different courses throughout the school year. Some classes meet every day all year, while some meet every day for half of the year, or even for a quarter of the year. Musical Ensembles such as Chorus, Orchestra and Band as well as Physical Education meet every other day for the entire school year. Below are a list of all the different courses offered in 8th grade!
Core Courses
English 8
Social Studies 8
Math 8
Science 8
Foreign Language: French, German, Latin, or Spanish
*Transfer students who enter past the first 5 weeks of school will only be placed in a Foreign Language if they were previously enrolled in one at their last school district.
High School Advanced Courses in 8th Grade
***Based on teacher recommendation and strict guidelines***
Algebra
Biology (Living Environment) w/Lab
Biology has a mandatory Biology lab which meets every other day all year.
In order to be eligible for the Biology Regents, you must complete a minimum amount of lab time.
Both courses culminate in a June NYS Regents Examination.
Specials Area Classes
Art 8
Computers 8
Family Consumer Science 8
Physical Education
Technology 8
Elective Musical Ensembles
Chorus, Band, Orchestra
Students in Band and Orchestra are required to take instrumental lessons on a rotating 6 day basis.