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November 8, 2013

8th Grade Science Overview:  Students will study interdisciplinary science concepts structured around the theme “scope and scale.” Over the course of the year, they will study physics (forces, motion, energy, and waves); chemistry (atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions); astronomy (stars, planets, and outer space); and engineering design. Throughout all units, students will practice scientific inquiry by planning and conducting experiments, as well as producing written lab reports. 
 

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7th Grade Science

November 4, 2013

Seventh grade Science instruction is aligned to the California content standards and includes the study of: cell biology, genetics, evolution, earth science, structure and function in living systems, physical principles in living systems and investigation and experimentation.  These studies will be accomplished through a balance of direct instruction, group discussion, laboratory experiments, textbook readings, library research projects, model building, written assignments and assessments.  Science and Language Arts/History teachers work collaboratively to integrate the study of a variety of topics throughout the year which concurrently meet content standards for respective curricular areas: e.g.; research papers, oral presentations, persuasive debates, and writing works are expected outcomes.

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8th Grade Science Program

November 4, 2013

Eighth grade Science instruction is aligned to the California content standards and includes the study of: motion, forces, structure of matter, Earth and the solar system, reactions, chemistry of living systems Periodic Table, density and buoyancy, and investigation and experimentation.  Using a method of inquiry, and a process called the “Scientific Approach”, students will conduct experiments that will help develop and reinforce important study skills including: organization, observation, recording, analyzing data and communication.  Physical Science students are encouraged to build an interest in investigation of their surroundings, to probe, to ask questions, to seek answers, to evaluate, to solve problems and to think critically.  Student projects during the year may include: model building, research projects, Science Fair projects and various other inquiry based learning experiences.

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Yearbook Application 2022-2023

May 19, 2022

Application deadline was Friday, June 3. No more applications for students who will be 8th graders during the 2022-2023 school year.

If you are an incoming 7th grader, please contact our principal Mr. Flores.

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Leadership Applications 2022-2023

May 23, 2022

Click here to apply

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Yearbooks Are Sold Out

November 18, 2021

The yearbook deadline was Saturday, April 30. No more yearbooks can be ordered. Yearbooks will be delivered during the last week of school. Thank you everyone for your support!

Order deadline was April 30, 2022. Cost was $25 plus a $3.99 service fee. $28.99 total.

http://yearbookordercenter.com

School Order Number: 16053

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Call the attendance office at (916) 395-5360 ext. 1 or fill out the form below. If no call is made or the online form is not used, a note is required to clear the absence. All absences will be verified. If an absence is not cleared within 3 days, it will be considered a truancy.

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Non-Discrimination Policy

January 28, 2021

The Sacramento City Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Stephan Brown – 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824; 916.643.9425; stephan-brown@scusd.edu.

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