• Eighth Grade Algebra
  1st Nine Weeks	2nd Nine Weeks	3rd Nine Weeks	4th Nine Weeks
  The Study of Functions	Investigating Linear Functions	Systems of Linear Equations and Applications	Quadratic Equations and Applications
  Algebraic Expressions and Equations	Linear Functions and Applications	Exponents and Polynomial Operations	Tying It All Together
  Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Applications	Systems of Linear Equations	Quadratic Functions	Cost Comparison Analysis
  Eighth Grade Mathematics
  1st Nine Weeks	2nd Nine Weeks	3rd Nine Weeks	4th Nine Weeks
  Value and Magnitude of Rational Numbers	Proportional and Non-Proportion Functions	Angle and Triangle Relationships Involving Real Numbers	Making Connections (continued)
  Statics with Univariate Data	Statistics with Bivariate Data		Financial Planning
  One-Variable Equations, Inequalities, and their Applications		Measurement of Three-Dimensional Figures
  Developing an Understanding of Slope and Y-Intercept	Transformational Geometry		Essential Understandings of Algebra
  Proportional and Non-Proportional Functions		Making Connections
  Eighth Grade Science
  1st Nine Weeks	2nd Nine Weeks	3rd Nine Weeks	4th Nine Weeks
  Science Safety and Procedures	Force and Motion	Climatic Interactions	Interdependence Among Living Systems
  	Newton’s Laws	Earth Cycles
  Atoms
  Periodic Table	Forces that Change the Earth	Light Years and Theories	Student Deigned Experiments
  Chemical Formulas, Equations, and Reactions
  		Characteristics of the Universe
  Eighth Grade Language Arts and Reading
  1st Nine Weeks	2nd Nine Weeks	3rd Nine Weeks	4th Nine Weeks
  Analyzing Fiction  and Drama	Analyzing Persuasive Text	Creating Connections Across Literary Text	Media Literacy
  Analyzing Literary Nonfiction and Poetry	Analyzing Information Text	Creating Connections Across Informational Text	Producing Research
  		Creating Connections Across All Genres
  Eighth Grade Social Studies
  1st Nine Weeks	2nd Nine Weeks	3rd Nine Weeks	4th Nine Weeks
  Exploration and Colonization	More Perfect Union	Westward Expansion	Sectionalism and Civil War
  Celebrate Freedom Week	Early Republic	Industrialization: Economies Develop	Reconstruction
  Revolutionary Era	Age of Jackson	Reform and Culture	Rights and Responsibilities
  Writing the Constitution

  Eighth Grade Religion
  Goal 1 – Catholic Creed	Understand, believe, and proclaim the Triune God as revealed in the signs of creation, Sacred Scriptures, Catholic Tradition and Human Experience.
  Goal 2 – Sacraments	Understand and participate in the sacraments of the Church as efficacious signs of God’s grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church.
  Goal 3 – Christian Living	Understand and live the moral teachings of the Church through a life of discipleship in Jesus Christ expressed in love for God, conversion, positive self-image, personal integrity, social justice, and dignity of the human person and love of neighbor.
  Goal 4 – Sacred Scripture	Read, comprehend, and articulate salvation history as conveyed in God’s revelation through Scripture.
  Goal 5 – Liturgy	Understand that the Liturgical Year unfolds the whole mystery of Christ and is expressed in the liturgical rites of the Church.
  Goal 6 – Christian Prayer and Spirituality	Understand and express the different forms of prayer; consciously recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit.
  Goal 7 – Catholic Church	Understand and appreciate the mystery of the Church, the Body of Christ, the community of believers, as expressed in the Church’s origin, history, mission of evangelization, hierarchical structure, marks, chrisms, members, and communion of saints.
  Goal 8 – Parish Life	Understand and participate in the life of the Church as lived in the parish community such as, cultural aspects, worship, sacramental life, service, stewardship, and missionary efforts.
  Goal 9 – Vocation	Understand and undertake discipleship in Christ, responding in faith by participating in the mission of the Church through living a specific call in life.
  Goal 10 – Ecumenism and Dialogue	Understand and participate in the call of the Church to be a sign of unity in the world through knowledge of and collaboration with Christian churches, Jews, Muslims, and all faith traditions.