Below are the learning policies for 8th grade.


Homework

  • Homework will be given on most nights Monday through Thursday. They could have homework on Fridays, but this is generally leftover classwork. Homework includes leftover classwork, independent work, or AR reading.

  • If your child is absent, they have 2 days to make up their homework for each day they were absent.

  • We will take off 10% from the total grade for everyday that a homework assignment is late. After 5 days, the homework could only be worth 50%.

  • Some homework assignments are not graded, but count as citizenship points instead. Students are expected to turn these in on time to receive the points (see Citizenship policy).

Expectations

Mrs. Dildine and Mr. Oakes in class expectations will differ. Please contact your child's teacher if you would like to get the specific classroom expectations.

Attendance


Schedule

  • 8:00-8:10 Morning Work

  • 8:10-9:30 Reading/ELA

  • 9:30-10:00 History

  • 10:00-10:20 Break

  • 10:20-11:15 Math

  • 11:15-12:20 Science

  • 12:20-1:05 Lunch, 1:05 Release on Wednesday

  • 1:05-1:50 Electives (Band, Art, Agriculture)

  • 1:50-2:10 Intervention

  • 2:10-2:50 PE

Graduation Standards

Eighth grade students who successfully complete the requirements established by the school district are awarded a diploma and participate in a graduation ceremony at the end of the year. We are concerned with the attitude, effort, citizenship, and productivity of each student. Each student will be judged according to his/her ability or achievement. The following minimum requirements are necessary for graduation.

  • Maintain at least a "C" accumulated grade point average (2.0) for the 8th grade academic year and have no more than one "F" per trimester in required subjects, and pass school district approved proficiency tests in math, writing, and reading, or

  • Show enough improvement from the beginning of the year to merit graduation as determined by the 8th grade teacher and the principal/superintendent.

  • Have better than 92% actual attendance during the school year (92% of 180 = 166 days, 240 minutes minimum per day, major illness or hospitalization not included).

  • Meet standards for good citizenship and conduct.