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In 8th grade, organization is an important skill that we emphasize as we prepare students for high school. Students will need a combination of personal supplies and supplies they donate into class supply. We will use a section of their binder with notebook paper. We also organize our learning in an interactive notebook. Please see the supply list tab above or the icon on the home page to see the supplies each student needs BY day 3. 

In Math, we further understanding of Transformations, Rational and Irrational Numbers, Expressions, Equations, Inequalities, Function analysis, Coordinate Graphing, Surface Area and Volume and Data and Statistics.

NOTICE & WONDER!

Yes! Learning is our priority at AJMS and we want to minimize the distraction of appearance. Please see the dress code on the LCSD website and make sure students are following dress code each day.

Masks are not required, but certainly are allowed as your family feels led. As the year goes, be aware that this may change. 

School Field Trips are able to be scheduled this year!! In 8th grade, we usually participate in a minimum of 3 field experiences. Look for more information soon!

Andrew Jackson is a part of Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Project in South Carolina. The ABC Project certifies schools that provide quality arts education for all students. We are required to not only provide excellent arts programming, but submit a portfolio and participate in yearly interviews. Schools that are designated as ABC Schools are also recognized for their efforts to make the arts a core part of their curriculum and daily classroom instruction.

1. Open Chrome Browser.

2. Log into Student's school district email (s.firstname.lastname@lcsd.k12.sc.us) password is birthdate (mm.dd.yy).

3. Click on 9 square waffle icon in upper right hand corner.

4. Click on Google Classroom Icon (green and yellow).

5. You will be able to access the class stream (live feed) and classwork (assignments and materials in folders) from the tabs in the center of the screen, as well as google meets links under the class title in the upper left corner.

OR Write Ms. Whitten and I can add you as a parent and you can select to receive weekly reports and updates about your child's progress and weekly updates of our daily class agenda.

Lancaster County School District is providing chromebooks to every student in grades 2-5. Please contact the school if your student has a repair issue with their device.

At AJMS, our 8th graders have the privilege of having a district issued chromebook assigned to them through the year. Students will need to have their device charged each school day. 

All of our learning experiences at AJMS are based on state and local education standards. You can access those standards at the state department of education website or on our district website. 

Ms. Whitten is available for additional student help each school day. Outside of class, you can also contact her through email, the contact button on the 8th grade website, or by messaging on Remind.

One of the best parts of virtual learning is that students can move at their own pace. At Discovery School, we value personalized learning and in 5th grade, students will have the opportunity to pursue their interests in a self-directed, teacher facilitated genius hour each week. If students would like to move ahead, the growing list of online resources here, on our 8th grade website are a great place to look.