EIGHTH GRADE SAMPLE SCHEDULE
AM: Middle School Town Meeting, Electives, English, Recess, Math, Science, Recess
PM: Lunch, Spanish, History, Advisory
AM: Advisory, English, Math, Recess, Science, Spanish, Recess
PM: Lunch, History, Music/Foundations/Capstone/ Greenhouse, P.E.
AM: Advisory, Math, Science, Recess, Spanish, History, Recess
PM: Lunch, Foundations/Capstone/Greenhouse, Art, English
AM: Advisory, Science, Spanish, Recess, History, P.E./Health & Wellness, Recess
PM: Lunch, Electives, English, Math
AM: Advisory, Spanish, History, Recess, Study Hall, English, Recess
PM: Lunch, Math, Science, Assembly
HIGH-SCHOOL PREPARATION
OVER-NIGHT FIELD EXPERIENCES
REASED LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The rigorous program at HDS challenges Eighth Graders to further refine and solidifyskills learned in previous years, while also stretching themselves to meet higher expectations in preparation for the next steps in their learning. Eighth Grade students embodyHDS’ core values, assume greater responsibilityand independence, and are called upon to be leaders and role models in the school community. Theyserve as student ambassadors, team captains, and the school’s mascot, Dexter the Dragon, among other leadership roles. Eighth Grade traditions include completing and presenting a capstone project, facultyvs. eighth grade games, an outdoor class trip, and leading the school’s annual Blue and Green Games following graduation.
AtHarfordDay,ourenrichedcurriculum,expertfaculty,andspecialized learningspacesprovidestudentswithunparalleledopportunitiesfor growth.Throughhands-onunitsofstudythroughoutMiddleSchool, studentsremainengagedandchallengedwithproject-basedlearning, publicspeaking,collaborativeproblem-solving,multiplefield experiences,andmeaningfulleadershipopportunities.
Theseexperiencesfosterindependence,criticalthinking,andeffective communicationwhilebuildingthestrongacademicfoundationand confidencestudentsneedtoexcelinhighschoolandbeyond.