8th Grade
Eighth graders are on the cusp of high school, and they grapple with accordingly big subjects and challenges in preparation for that big step.
They begin the year with a four-day trip to the woods with teachers and classmates, building and strengthening relationships that last a lifetime, and which serve as a wellspring of support throughout the year. Every day, they begin by refreshing these relationships in advisory, learning from (and leaning on) other students and trusted adults as they navigate the challenges of growing up.
Whether working with the nationally-syndicated program StoryCorps to beta-test a new app, or applying mathematical principles to real-world questions of physics and entrepreneurship, they are frequently reminded that their studies are not just academic exercises, but rather a growing empowerment to affect and improve the world around them.
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