Brittany Olival
Grade 8 Homeroom

Curriculum
5th Grade ELA
- The curriculum follows the California Common Core State Standards
- Novels: “Wonder,” “Blood on the River,” and “Holes.”
- Various short stories included throughout the year
- Work in grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.
- Writing: expository, narrative, and creative.
- Cross-curricular discussions.
- Blended learning apps on iPads
8th Grade ELA
- The curriculum follows the California Common Core State Standards.
- Novels: “Of Mice and Men,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and “Chains.”
- Various short stories included throughout the year.
- Work in grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.
- Writing: expository, narrative, research, and creative.
- Cross-curricular discussions with history about the Revolutionary War and other periods present in our novels.
- Blended learning apps on iPads.
- Guidance with the high school application process.
8th Grade Religion
- Curriculum structured to target standards set by the Diocese of San Jose
- Church History and character education.
- Projects including: looking up Martyrs, researching and presenting different Religious communities, and more.
- Student reflection through personal expression.
- Sacramental preparation for Confirmation every other year. 2019-2020 is a Confirmation year.
- Masses and prayer services.
- Service hours: 25 in total. 5 or more of these hours must be served in the greater community.
- The curriculum includes Family Life.