8th Grade Information
8TH GRADE END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES
8TH GRADE END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES![]()
8TH GRADE END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES
As we approach the end of the 2022-23 school year, we would like to share information on our upcoming end of year 8th grade class events celebrating our students. Please note that all activities are completely run off of donations.
At A Glance:
Friday, May 19th: 8th Grade Party
Wednesday, May 31st: Scandia Golfland Field Trip
Thursday, June 1st: Last Day of School, Promotion
8th Grade Party (sponsored by PTA)
6:30-9:30pm at IHMS
Cost: $48 per student
Includes dinner, activities, and a night of great memories! Donations can be made by cash/check (made payable to IHMS PTA)
Wednesday, May 31st
Scandia Golfland Field Trip
9:00am-2:45pm
Cost: $85 per student
Donations can be made by cash/check (made payable to IHMS)
or online at: ihms.futurefund.com
Includes: Unlimited access to all park activities, Lunch and Transportation
**If your student will not attend this field trip, they must still attend school.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PERMISSION SLIPS AND DONATIONS
MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MAY 5TH.
8TH GRADE PROMOTION INFO
THURSDAY JUNE 1 2023
Iron Horse MS Back Field
6:00 pm
8TH GRADE PROMOTION INFOTHURSDAY JUNE 1 2023Iron Horse MS Back Field 6:00 pm ![]()
8TH GRADE PROMOTION INFO
THURSDAY JUNE 1 2023
Iron Horse MS Back Field
6:00 pm
Promotion Practice: 8:15-11:15 am
All 8th graders will be required to participate in practice. Students must arrive on time and be signed out by a parent or guardian at the front
office if leaving earlier than 11:15.
Promotion Ceremony: 6:00 to Approximately 7:30 pm
Students must arrive by 5:15pm.
Dress code applies: Suits, slacks, dress shirts, and ties. Dresses, blouses, skirts, slacks, and wedges are allowed, NO flip flops.
Tickets are NOT required but seating is limited and will be on a
first-come-first-serve basis. Seats may not be saved ahead of time.
Parents can bring their own chairs. No shade structures please, as they may obscure the view of other families.
There will be two locations in the courtyard for photo opportunities after the ceremony.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:![]()
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:
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Eighth grade students are welcome to start (and complete) a course for advancement in the spring; however, it will not be put on the student’s high school transcript for credit (a note will be made in the comments section: “math course taken for advancement”, if applicable)
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If current eighth grade students wish for a summer course to be put on their high school transcript, they must complete the course after they promote from middle school, in the summer after eighth grade.
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Algebra 1 is a graduation requirement, so it must be completed AFTER promotion from 8th grade.
HIGH SCHOOL AND SUMMER ADVANCEMENT INFORMATION
HIGH SCHOOL AND SUMMER ADVANCEMENT INFORMATION![]()
HIGH SCHOOL AND SUMMER ADVANCEMENT INFORMATION
District Information on Student Advancement (for Non-District Courses)
Students who are planning on taking a course over the summer must follow the directions carefully, apply for advancement through the district, and THEN make an appointment with Mrs. Laake (Lawver). Appointments are ONLY for students. Multiple students may attend the same appointment. (If you have a friend who is also interested in advancing and has similar questions, please make one appointment and let Mrs. Laake know, she can invite the other student).
DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION![]()
DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
Information for the district summer school programs can be found at:
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR REMEDIATION:
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR REMEDIATION:![]()
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR REMEDIATION:
If your student had a D or F in Course 3 math, they will be recommended for summer school to be eligible for Algebra next year as a freshman.
If you have questions about summer school in regards to remediation please contact Mrs. LaBrie.
DOUGHERTY VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
DOUGHERTY VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL![]()
DOUGHERTY VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Post title: High School Chinese Language Assessment Info
Dear 8th Graders,
If you are interested in taking Chinese at Dougherty Valley High School and you know some Chinese, either speaking or writing, we’d like to invite you to take a placement assessment to properly place you into a class.
Please use the link attached to this post to fill out an application form and follow the instruction for assessment .
Jennifer Shuen
Chinese Teacher
Dougherty Valley High School
