8th Grade History focuses on Reconstruction, Industrialization & Immigrations, World War I, the Roaring 20s, the Great Depression, World War II, Korea & Vietnam, and Contemporary US History. Additionally, we will be covering current events. Other projects will include the Greatest American Final Four Tournament and 20th/21st Centuries Research Paper.
7th Grade History focuses on the founding of the English colonies, the Revolutionary War, Independence, Antebellum America, and The Civil War. Additionally, students will take both the Federal and Illinois State Constitution Tests. We will also be covering current events. Other projects will include Document Based Questions (DBQ) and the Greatest President Final Four Tournament. 7th & 8th Grade Language Arts focuses on use and implementation of correct sentence structure, syntax, and word usage. Vocabulary is incorporated into the curriculum. In addition to D.O.L. (Daily Oral Language) assignments , various writing styles and themes are explored. 8th Grade Religion focuses on preparing students for the sacrament of Confirmation. In addition, Family Life & Morality are discussed with emphasis on how to realize individual talents, be an active positive example, and developing a commitment to service in the Church and community. |
Our Year at a Glance
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