8th Grade Curriculum Night
An 8th Grader’s Day
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There will be 8 periods including lunch
in the day. (50 minutes)
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Example
Period 1 – Language Arts
Period 2 – Math
Period 3 – Science
Lunch 4 – Related Arts
Period 5 – Related Arts
Period 6 – Lunch
Period 7– Social Studies
Period 8 – Fifth CORE Class
Science
•Science 8 is the final fundamental MS science class
designed and sequenced with 6th and 7th grade science
classes to help students progress in their base knowledge
of earth sciences and key concepts that lay the foundation
for success in future science classes
•Qualifying students will have the advanced option to enroll
in Physical Science, in place of Science 8.
•The district has set qualifications based on multiple
data points
•The school counselors will contact students who qualify
for this option
•Students who complete Physical Science will receive
high school credit upon completion of the course
Math
■Students
will be placed in the appropriate
course based on their current math placement
■Students who complete Algebra I, Geometry,
or higher, will receive high school credit upon
completion of the course
■Any course beyond Geometry is taken at
the HS in the AM prior to starting their
school day at KMS
Math Sequences
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Math 7
Math 8
HS
Algebra I*
Math 7/8
HS
Algebra I*
HS
Geometry*
Math 8
HS
Algebra I*
HS
Geometry*
The Fifth Core Period
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Students must choose ONE:
World Language
■ Art 8 (full year)
■ Gateway to Technology (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math)
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World Languages
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School Day
MS 8:28 - 3:08
HS 7:55 - 2:42
Level I - World Languages
■ These courses will be included
in the calculation of the HS GPA.
■ Spanish I offered at KMS (no
previous experience in Spanish
is required)
■ Other Level I classes to be
offered at a high school
include: German I, Japanese I,
Chinese I, and French I.
Related Arts Choice #1
Related Arts #1
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MUSIC STUDENTS: Select the Music of Your
Choice
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Band
Choir
Strings
NON-MUSIC STUDENTS: Select Study Center
Related Arts Choice #2 (Non Music Students)
Related Arts #2 (Non Music Students)
• All Related Arts are a trimester in length.
• Health is required for all students in RA #2
• Non Music students may choose 2 additional
trimester courses from the following options:
- Art
- Technology Solutions
- Physical Education
Related Arts Choice #2 (Music Students)
Related Arts #2 ( Music Students)
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All Related Arts are a trimester in length.
Health is required for all students in RA #2
Music Students:
■ May select one or 2 trimesters of study center to
complete their RA #2.
If music students have an additional trimester left
to fill they may also choose from the list below:
■ Tech Solutions
■ Physical Education
■ Art 8 Survey
New Gifted Option - CogEd 8
CogEd 8 - Continued
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CogEd 8: This course, offered during study center time as a
single trimester option for 8th graders, is an elective for
students who have met the state criteria for identification in
the area of Superior Cognitive Ability. Students must have
been identified in grade 3 or later on an Ohio Department of
Education approved ability assessment. Any student who
enrolled in Dublin City Schools after their third grade year
must provide a qualifying cognitive abilities score that is no
older than 24 months, per state requirement. Student’s
guidance counselor will notify student if he/she meets the
criteria for this elective option.
Students who qualify for Cog Ed 8 will also have Health 8 and
one (1) more trimester selection
Course Selection Sheets
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Return the schedule to your child‘s
Home base teacher by Feb 12th.
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Call or email Mr. Baker if you would
like to make a schedule change at
anytime.
College Credit Plus - House Bill 487
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