Welcome back to school and the 8th grade blue team!  We will be working together to develop effective study and work habits that will prepare you for high school.  Our team teachers are excited to begin this journey with you and will help you along the way during the school year. 

The Blue team teachers are as follows:

Mr. Basile – Social Studies

Ms. Bright – Mathematics

Ms. Langan – Language Arts Literacy

Mrs. Mahoney – Science

Ms. Dailey – Language Arts Literacy

The 8th grade social studies curriculum is an in-depth study of world history. The students will study events from Mesopotamia through the end of the Middle Ages. Throughout the year the students will engage in a wide variety of hands-on activities, first-hand accounts, and stimulating cooperative group work. Current events will be fused into the curriculum whenever possible.

In Language Arts, our writing and literature centers on thematic units including Change and Growth, Man’s Inhumanity to Man, and Breaking Away. Our “Six Trait” writing program will guide students through a detailed writing process, from developing ideas to polishing a finished piece. Throughout the year, activities, discussions, and projects will prepare students for high school. 

In science students will be focusing on Earth systems in geology, astronomy, meteorology and oceanography.  Students will be building math and science skills through independent and cooperative group learning and will be preparing for the NJ ASK 8 (formerly GEPA) and HSPA state testing.  The G & T program will focus on Biology and life sciences.

Math students will be entering the world of higher math through the algebra or the pre-algebra courses.  Good study skills, perseverance, and organization are keys to success. Of course, we will always be preparing for the NJ ASK 8 test in May.

As you can see, we are looking forward to a very exciting and productive year!