8th Grade

8th Grade Program of Studies

Select this document to review the WRMS 8th Grade Program of Studies 2011-2012.

8th Grade Late Work Policy

The following is the 8th grade late work policy:
One day late = 90% of the grade
Two days late = 80% of the grade
Three days late = 70% of the grade
Four days late = 60% of the grade
Five days late = 60% of the grade
After five days, the assignment will not be accepted.

WRMS Honors Option

It is our mission at Winnisquam Regional Middle School to challenge every student academically. Students in English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Unified Arts classes will have the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the general curriculum requirements and choose to complete honors option work. Meeting the challenge will require students to demonstrate strong skills in the areas of organization, meeting deadlines, study skills, and independent learning. Successful completion of ALL honors option requirements will be recognized with an honors designation on all academic records.

The WRMS Honor Option Brochure outlines the guidlines that reflect the achievement profile of students who would be strong candidates for honors option learning contracts at each grade level.

8th Grade Discipline Policy

In order to maintain a safe and productive learning environment, 8th graders are expected to be positive role models for the school. The 8th Grade Discipline Policy for the 2010-2011 school year outlines these expectations as well as the consequences when failure to act in the expected manner.

Accelerated Reader List

These are the books that have been suggested for Accelerated Readering. However, not all books are used every year. Note that the content and language may be more mature than your child has experienced. You may contact the classroom teacher or Director of Curriculum and Instruction if you have concerns.

To see the complete list of books and their levels, click here for the Accelerated Reader List in PDF format.

NameSubjectExtensionPhoto
Patricia Blevens, TeacherEnglish/Language Arts Gr. 8,
8th Grade Team Leader		329
Susan Berry, TeacherEnglish/Language Arts Gr. 8327
Joan Anderson, TeacherRead 180 Grades 7 and 8, ELA 7315
Kathy Beliveau, TeacherGeometry, General Math w/Lab 6, Math Coach,
Math Curriculum Leader		332
Karen Coughlin, TeacherPre-Algebra Grades 7 and 8331
Andrew Frankel, TeacherGeneral Math Grade 8,
Honors Math Grade 6		303
Mary Crowell, TeacherGeneral Math w/Lab 8,
General Math Grade 7		319
Alicia Gardner, TeacherAlgebra I Grades 7 and 8,
7th Grade Team Leader		320
Chris Hampe, TeacherScience Grade 8328
Deb Jurta, TeacherSocial Studies Grade 8326
Jane Hanley, TeacherSpecial Education Grade 8333