Algebra I
Eighth grade students will take either Pre-Algebra or Algebra I, both of which exceed a general 8th grade math course. Algebra I is an honors-level course and offered to students who maintained a grade of 84.5% or above in math each quarter of their 7th grade year. An acceptable score on the previous year’s ILEARN math assessment is also required. Finally, it is strongly recommended that students score at least an 80% or higher on the Algebra Readiness Test given near the end of the 7th grade school year. If a student meets the criteria, the choice whether or not to enroll in Algebra I or Pre-Algebra is left up to the parents. Students who are below a C semester average in the first semester will not be able to continue in Algebra I during second semester. Students may earn high school credit in Algebra I upon successful completion of at least a C semester average for the full year. Please note, this course brings with it an elevated expectation of time and effort.
Biology I
Eighth grade students will take either regular Science or Biology I. Biology I is an honors-level course and there is a large amount of content that is covered at a quick pace. To be successful, students must be willing to dedicate time studying independently and seek help outside the normal class time to answer questions. A grade of 84.5% or above in 7th grade science each quarter and an acceptable score on the previous year’s ILEARN science assessment is required to enroll in Biology I. If a student meets the criteria, the choice of whether or not to enroll in Biology I or regular Science is left up to the parents. Students who are below a C semester average in the first semester will not be able to continue in Biology I during the second semester. Students may earn high school credit in Biology I upon successful completion of at least a C semester average for the full year.
Spanish I
Eighth grade students will take either Spanish I or Spanish Elective. Spanish I will be provided virtually during the school day through the Indiana Virtual Academy. The course is taught by a licensed Spanish teacher. Coursework, assessments, and grades will be provided via the Indiana Virtual Academy student information system. Students may earn high school credit in Spanish I by maintaining at least a C semester average for the full year. For the Spanish Elective course, students will be provided Spanish instruction but not eligible to earn high school credit.
Eighth grade students will take either Pre-Algebra or Algebra I, both of which exceed a general 8th grade math course. Algebra I is an honors-level course and offered to students who maintained a grade of 84.5% or above in math each quarter of their 7th grade year. An acceptable score on the previous year’s ILEARN math assessment is also required. Finally, it is strongly recommended that students score at least an 80% or higher on the Algebra Readiness Test given near the end of the 7th grade school year. If a student meets the criteria, the choice whether or not to enroll in Algebra I or Pre-Algebra is left up to the parents. Students who are below a C semester average in the first semester will not be able to continue in Algebra I during second semester. Students may earn high school credit in Algebra I upon successful completion of at least a C semester average for the full year. Please note, this course brings with it an elevated expectation of time and effort.
Biology I
Eighth grade students will take either regular Science or Biology I. Biology I is an honors-level course and there is a large amount of content that is covered at a quick pace. To be successful, students must be willing to dedicate time studying independently and seek help outside the normal class time to answer questions. A grade of 84.5% or above in 7th grade science each quarter and an acceptable score on the previous year’s ILEARN science assessment is required to enroll in Biology I. If a student meets the criteria, the choice of whether or not to enroll in Biology I or regular Science is left up to the parents. Students who are below a C semester average in the first semester will not be able to continue in Biology I during the second semester. Students may earn high school credit in Biology I upon successful completion of at least a C semester average for the full year.
Spanish I
Eighth grade students will take either Spanish I or Spanish Elective. Spanish I will be provided virtually during the school day through the Indiana Virtual Academy. The course is taught by a licensed Spanish teacher. Coursework, assessments, and grades will be provided via the Indiana Virtual Academy student information system. Students may earn high school credit in Spanish I by maintaining at least a C semester average for the full year. For the Spanish Elective course, students will be provided Spanish instruction but not eligible to earn high school credit.