8th Grade Course Information

Course Information: Some classes meet both days per week, and some classes meet only one day per week. Tuition for classes that meet two days per week is $450, and classes that meet one day per week is $225. (Book/supply fee of $100 per class; no other class fees. 10% discount for full-time enrollment.) Most classes will have 20-35 minutes of homework per school day.

8th Grade Literature & Composition: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will continue to improve their writing skills, will increase their vocabulary, and will refine grammar skills. Students will read and discuss novels over the course of the year and will learn and discuss literature concepts and terms.

Pre-Algebra: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 1/2, which thoroughly teaches Pre-Algebra concepts. The instructor is an expert at explaining concepts clearly and patiently. For any grade student ready for Pre-Algebra.

Algebra 1: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 1, which thoroughly teaches Algebra 1 concepts. The instructor is an expert at explaining concepts clearly and patiently. For any grade student ready for Algebra 1.

8th Grade History: The Medieval World: This class meets on Wednesdays only. This class will explore the Medieval world and the events leading up to the Reformation. 

Science Experiments: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 8-12th graders. Students will learn how to conduct science experiments and present scientific evidence. Students will have a science fair presentation.

Art I: Introduction to Media: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 6-12th graders. This class will cover an introduction to different art media. Students will learn fundamental art concepts along with an appreciation of art and beauty.

Art: Advanced Drawing: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 6-12th graders. This class will cover drawing and rendering with an emphasis on realism. Students should have taken at least one other art class before taking this class.

Strategy Games: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 6-8th graders. This class will offer students the chance to play board games and strategy games. All of the games will be educational or strategic in nature, and will reinforce deduction skills and other educational concepts in a fun environment.

8th Grade Science: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for 8th graders. Students will explore scientific history and concepts firmly rooted in a biblical perspective and solid scientific information as it guides students through scientific concepts. This class will prepare 8th graders for high school level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

STEM Activities and Building Projects: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for 8-12th graders. This class will be hands-on building projects, mostly STEM-related.

Drama: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for 6-8th graders. This class will allow students to learn different drama and theater skills during class, and give small production(s). (This is a separate class from the main theater production that Redeemer students will be offered to participate in, which will be an extracurricular production.)