1. 8TH GRADE
done their way

2. THE 8TH GRADE TEAM

3. WHAT LOOKS FAMILIAR?

4. TIME BLOCKS

5. CONTENT SKILL AREAS

6. SOME “TRADITIONAL”
CLASSES

7. PROJECTS AND
CULMINATIONS

8. WHAT’S NEW IN
8TH GRADE?

9. STUDENTS DECIDE THE
THEMES

10. SKILLS GET INTEGRATED

11. SEPTEMBER
Curiosità and theme selection
Immersion - how to engage a theme
Lots of field trips!
Sharpen the base skills

12. (REMAINDER OF)
TERM 1
October-November
One all-class theme
Individual and small group projects
Mini-culmination at the end of the term

13. TERM 2
December - Mid-March
One (or maybe 2-3) all-class theme(s)
Individual and small group projects
Mission culmination at the end of the term

14. TERM 3
Mid-March - May
Personal themes
Individual or small group projects & internships
The Production!

15. SELF-ASSESSMENT &
REFLECTION

16. ADVISING

17. INTEGRATED WHAT?

18. The mission of Seattle Girls' School is to
empower middle school girls to think
critically and seek creative solutions to real
world problems in a challenging academic
environment that highlights science, math,
and technology, embraces diversity and
promotes collaboration, integrated learning
and respect for all.
IT’S PART OF OUR MISSION

19. IT’S BEST PRACTICE

20. IT’S THE BEST OF WHAT
WE’VE ALWAYS DONE

21. DO THEY STILL GET TO GO
TO MARS?

23. Mission Training

24. Mission Training
“Shuttle”

25. Mission Training
“Shuttle”
Hands-On
Science

26. Mission Training
“Shuttle”
Hands-On
Science
Technoloy
Integration

27. Mission Training
“Shuttle”
Hands-On
Science
Technoloy
Integration
Team Building

28. Mission Training
“Shuttle”
Hands-On
Science
Applied Technoloy
Math Integration
Team Building

29. Mission Training
“Shuttle”
Snazzy Hands-On
Outfits Science
Applied Technoloy
Math Integration
Team Building

30. Mission Training
Fun!! “Shuttle”
Snazzy Hands-On
Outfits Science
Applied Technoloy
Math Integration
Team Building

31. Mission Training
Fun!! “Shuttle”
Snazzy Hands-On
Outfits Science
Applied Technoloy
Math Integration
Team Building

32. Mission Training
Fun!! “Shuttle”
Snazzy Hands-On
Outfits Science
Applied Technoloy
Math Integration
Team Building

33. Mission Training
Fun!! “Shuttle”
Snazzy Hands-On
Outfits Science
Applied Technoloy
Math Integration
Team Building

34. WILL THEY STILL HAVE
HOMEWORK?

35. HOMEWORK WITH A
PURPOSE

36. LAPTOPS NOT REQUIRED,
BUT CAN SUPPORT

37. IS THIS GOING TO PREPARE HER
FOR HIGH SCHOOL?

38. WE STILL DO BASE
CONTENT SKILLS
Linear and Quadratic Algebra
Academic, Multi-Draft Writing
World Geography
Close Reading
Ongoing Vocabulary Development

39. WE FOCUS ON
APPLIED SKILLS
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in teams
Presentation prowess (oral, written, and multi-media)
Technology proficiency
Currency in world events and issues
Capacity to capably engage with anti-bias situations
Media literacy

40. WE SUPPORT GIRLS IN
OWNING THEIR LEARNING
Ignite their natural curiosity
Engage their passions
Set clear and achievable learning goals
Identify resources and opportunities to support
learning
Reflectively engage with varied learning experiences
Document and assess their own learning process

41. HOW WE COMMUNICATE
8th Grade Blog: http://sgs8th.blogspot.com
We strongly prefer email:
dreynaud@seattlegirlsschool.org
smclaughlin@seattlegirlsschool.org
bhopkins@seattlegirlsschool.org
We usually will respond within 1 business day