8th Grade
St. Linus Catholic School is blessed to have an amazing staff of highly qualified individuals. Each grade is taught with the skill that can only come from experience and the love of the job. Teaching and working with students is more than a profession for the St. Linus Catholic School staff, it is a vocation.
Highlights of Eighth Grade
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Field Trips
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Washington DC/Cedar Point (alternating years)
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Mass ‘Buddies’ with a 2nd grade student
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After School Homework Club
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Academic Olympics
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Geography Bee
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Spelling Bee
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7th & 8th Grade Play
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Passion Play
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Life Science
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Family Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation
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Whole group, small group, and individual instruction
Core Curriculum & Activities
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Daily
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Catholic Religion
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Algebra (Option to test into Honors Algebra 2 through Divine Child High School)
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Language Arts
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Science
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Social Studies
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Weekly
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Computer Class, emphasizing practical use of computer skills and Google Drive software
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Art
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Spanish
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Physical Education
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Music
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Elective Choice: Art 2, Computer Coding, or Introduction to Piano Skills
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Faith-Based Activities
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Weekly Mass
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Altar Servers
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Stations of the Cross
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Eucharistic Adoration
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Reconciliation offered during Advent & Lent
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Children’s Choir
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Seasonal Devotions
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Vacation Bible School
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Epiphany Play
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Saturday Activity Days based on the Liturgical Calendar
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Jesus Adoration Club
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Sacramental Prep
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Extracurricular Activities
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CYO Sports
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Chess Club
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Engineering Club
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Coding Club
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Service
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Student Safety Program
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Student Council
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Service Squad
Homework
Homework is viewed as an opportunity to reinforce newly-mastered skills and more fully absorb knowledge presented during the school day.
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Students can anticipate an average of 10-15 minutes of work per evening per grade level.
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If there is an evening of “no homework”, we suggest home reinforcement of basic skills, such as reading and math.
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Guidelines for each grade level and ideas for reinforcement opportunities are communicated at the beginning of the school year.
Communication
Parents tell us that they appreciate the quick response and many ways we stay in touch as we partner in your child’s growth.
We welcome your phone call, e-mail, or notes about daily happenings or specific concerns.
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“The Monday Mailing” carries the weekly school newsletter, flyers for special events and information about school, parish, and community activities.
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StLinus.info/school has the handbook, upcoming meetings and events, contact information, and useful links.
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Additional informational resources are provided regularly.
Opportunities for Family Involvement
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Assist with daily lunch periods
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Assist in classroom activities
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Assist in religious education program
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Attend & participate in a Field Trip
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Provide review and enrichment activities for skills learned throughout the school day at home
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And many, many more!