1. 8th Grade

2. Meet the teachers Math: Mrs. Whalen (eriwha@bhasd.org)
Social Studies: Mr. Kotsch
Science: Mr. Stephens
Reading: Mr. Whalen
English: Mrs. Defibaugh
Latin: Mr. Kobielnik
Gifted: Mr. Riggins
Learning Support: Mrs. Burrows
Emotional Support: Mrs. Dreisbach

3. Encores Health- 1 time per cycle all year
PE- 1 time per cycle all year
Art- 1 time per cycle all year
Family Consumer Science- 3 times per cycle half year
Explore- 3 times per cycle half year

4. Materials Earbuds/Headphones
Notebooks for each class or a multiple subject notebook
3 ring binder or folders for each class
Optional for math: TI-30X calculator ($10-15) for home use

5. Field Trips Gettysburg April/May Hoagie fundraiser
Cost is approximately $50
We are in need of approximately 5 parent chaperones. Clearances are required.
BCTC
January
No cost
HS visitation
May

6. Communication The 8th grade team has a team meeting on odd days
Parent conferences in November
Remind messages
Homework assignments
We will send link during the first week of school

7. Math Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Algebra 2 Structure of class
Homework policy
Online textbook
Google Classroom
IXL
Tutoring
with more specific class information next week

8. Social Studies American History Colonial through Civil War
Learn from our history
Chunking
Quizzes → Tests
Google Classroom
Resources, Assignments,
Discussion Boards
US Citizenship Test
Social Studies

9. Science
Earth/Space Sciences
Google Classroom
Homework policy
Test/Quizzes and Essay Questions
Study Guides
Online videos
Remind

10. Reading
Text: Pearson MyPerspectives
Whole class reads, group reads and individual reads
Class Novel Study: The Giver
Three literature circle activities
Total points grading system
Google Classroom/Homework link
More details will be placed in google classroom

11. English Course Content: Graphic Novel: American Born Chinese
Writing tied to Reading, Science, S.S.
End-of-the-Year Research Project
Daily Vocabulary connected to Latin
Journal Writing
Persuasive Speeches
Study of “Flowers for Algernon” and human intelligence
Poetry novels: Brown Girl Dreaming; Enchanted Air

12. English, cont.
Most all assignments posted on Google Classroom
Remind text alerts for students & families
Info on back of course paper
often

13. Key Questions for 8th Grade Latin Class
Why should Americans care about ancient Greek and Roman cultures today?
How does learning Latin and Greek words help to build my English vocabulary?
How does learning Latin help me to better understand English grammar rules?
How will Latin help me learn foreign languages like German or Spanish?
Latin

14. Latin is useful and fun!
Overarching Units of Study
The Greek World (MP #1)
The Roman World (MP #2)
The European World (MP #3)
The American World (MP #4)
Latin class treats Western civilization as a progression of linguistic, cultural, sociopolitical, and literary developments across times and places, culminating with the modern day United States.
Latin

15. Read 180 Read 180 Universal Whole Group/Rotations Life in Dystopia
Informative Essay
The Hunt for Lincoln’s Killer
Novel: The Giver

16. Thank you for coming!