Language Arts-8th Grade

The eighth grade Language Arts classes expose students to various styles of writing that include both creative and formal.  By the end of the eighth grade, students will be familiar with the writing process including prewriting, drafting, revising,proofreading, and publishing.  Emphasis is placed on writing with a sharp, distinct focus and using well-developed content appropriate for the context. This course is designed to teach students how to bring tone and voice into their writing through rigorous writing and grammar exercises.

Language Arts-7th Grade

The seventh grade Language Arts classes use the Common Core Standards to drive instruction of grammatical forms and tenses through a mixture of reading, writing, and presenting. All classes are evaluated through numerous authentic assessments oral presentation, and rubric based writing assignments.