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8th Graders

ELA Placement Eligibility Requirements
 
Math Placement Eligibility Requirements
Upcoming 8th Grade Activities
 
8th Grade Electives
Incoming 7th & 8th Graders
Students will be receiving an email in the spring with a link to an electives google request form for next school year.  Please review the elective descriptions document below, which is important for students to read in order for them to know what is offered for their grade level. Please note each grade level could have different electives and/or different times of the year so please make sure you are looking at the electives description. Please keep in mind that all electives are not guaranteed and are based on class availability, special programming, and if scheduling permits. Due to the number of students each counselor has, we appreciate your understanding that counselors will address individual questions during a scheduled student meeting if the student selects the option to check in with their counselor on the google form.

8th Grade Information and Events

Promotion Requirement Letters

 

Spirit Wear

 

Winter Formal Dance  

 

Parent & Student Meeting

Learn about SPHS and your transition to High School. SPHS High School Principal will email information.

 

High School Counselors

High School Counselors meet with 8th Graders to go over the High School classes, requirements and registration. 

Students will meet 1:1 with a HS counselors to quickly review their 4 year plan, and then set up their classes for Freshman year.

 

8th Grade Panoramic Picture

The 8th graders have a long tradition at SPMS to make the panoramic picture extra special by dressing fancy for the photo.  All students need to dress in accordance with the school dress code.  No T-shirts or jeans.

            8th grade boys:

            Please wear a collared shirt with tie and slacks, khakis, or dress pants.

                       

            8th grade girls:

            Please wear a dress or a nice blouse/collared shirt with khakis, dress pants, or a skirt.

     

Meeting for High School Competitive Sports (forms below)

 

Promotion Speech Writing Contest

The Speech Writing Contest will be held in the library.  Students will have 45 minutes to write a rough draft of a speech. The top two rough drafts will be selected. The 8th grade English teachers will then work with those two students on revising and finalizing their speeches to present at Promotion ceremony.

 

Running for Freshman Class Officer for the High School

 

Informational Meeting & 8th Grade Freshman Officers Election Day  

 

Auditions to Perform at Promotion

 

Promotion Letter Details

 

Lip Sync Contest                    

 

8th Grade Presidential Awards 

- Eligibility criteria, please click here

 

8th Grade Faculty Awards 

- Nominated by 8th Grade Teachers

  • Kiwanis Award
  • South Pasadena Tiger Leader Award
  • School Spirit Award
  • Service Award
  • Heart of Gold
  • Athletic All Star
  • Rightmer Award
  • Cindy Rogers - Perseverance
  • Jeannie Martin
  • Faculty Appreciation

 

Promotion Ceremony

2022 SPMS Promotion Video

 

8th Grade Breakfast or Luncheon & Yearbook signing

 

8th Grade Activities Club

Meets regularly with the 8th grade advisor to work on the 8th Grade spirit wear, dances and activities, fundraisers, donations and more. 

Advisor:  TBD