EL FIN DE SEMANA: FORMAL and INFORMAL COMMANDS, Pages 63-76. Will  NOW be collected and graded on TUESDAY, January 21. Worth 100 points.                                                                                            POR FAVOR: It is strongly suggested to make up flashcards at home in order to practice all of these Ud., Uds., and Tu irregular command forms.

Jewelry plus negative and affirmative words.  Monday, Dec. 16th (Due to half-day scheduling conflicts last week, Class 8.1 will take the test on Monday, Dec. 16.

All grades posted and up to date. Progress Reports on their way.

Tuesday, Nov. 19. Memorize all Beach Vocab. plus Stem-changing Verbs from Pages 31-47.

Grading Standards for Grade 8 as per the Diocesan Report Card

5: Student work is outstanding and consistently demonstrates thorough and above grade level understanding of standards and objectives. Student exhibits an ability to think critically in new situations, apply higher order thinking skills and produces work that integrates and applies learned skills in creative and complex ways.  

4: Student work is commendable and demonstrates thorough and consistent understanding of grade level standards and objectives. Student completes work independently and integrates learned concepts and skills.  

3: Student work demonstrates an understanding of grade level standards and objectives. Student completes work independently and satisfactorily, and integrates/ applies expected concepts and skills. 

2: Student work demonstrates a partial understanding of grade level standards and objectives. Student exhibits inconsistent understanding and application of concepts and skills. 

1: Student work does not meet grade level standards and objectives; demonstrates minimal understanding.  Shows little organizational, reason & critical thinking skills; independent tasks are only completed with assistance.