"Wow - Excel is Cool!"  -a quote from real LaFayette 8th grade students

Some examples of student work

We have spent the last couple days in Science learning how to use computer software to create graphs. 

They really got into the customization tools!

Sorry about the mess...

The 8th graders have taken seeds home to conduct a controlled experiment to determine if household items will affect germination rates. 



If there are any moldy bags - DO NOT OPEN THEM! 
They can be thrown away!

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2 Weeks In...

Highlights from our first two weeks of school:

Math students are investigating angles from intersecting lines

ELA did a "Book Tasting" with 7th grade in the Library. Prepping for short story unit. 

Social Studies has been reviewing reviewing compromises the Civil War

Science students identified and graphed trees from the woods up the hill

GREEN vs GOLD

This year the 8th grade has been split into two separate teams to foster collaboration in a competitive atmosphere. 

HOW IT WORKS

Each class has Green & Gold team members. Over the course of the year, we will have many team challenges, projects and games which will be opportunities for the students to earn points. The winning group in each class will earn points for the overall Green and Gold teams respectively. 

DAY 1 SUCCESS!

So far, so good - after rolling out the program, students made team posters and names for each class. Then we held a team-building competition - Blind Puzzlers. One individual from the group put together a puzzle, with a catch. They were blind folded and could only react to instructions from their team mates. We had a blast! 

Who are we?

Who is the LaFayette 8th Grade Team?

     

                                                       Teachers @ LaFayette Jr/Sr High School 

     Mr. Spicer - Social Studies           
"This is my 17th year teaching at LaFayette. I coach modified Football and Lacrosse. Very excited to be working with this year's 8th grade students."

Mrs. P-K - ELA            

 "I have been teaching here for two years. I coach Varsity Soccer and help advise the Book Club."

Mrs. Felice - Math              

 "I have been teaching in LaFayette since the Fall of 1984. This year I am teaching Math 8 & Algebra I as well as being co-class advisor and advising Jr. High Math League"

Mr. Amidon - Science

 "I have been in LaFayette since 1999  and teach Life Science and Regents Level Living Environment for accelerated 8th graders. In 2013 I was accepted in the NYS Master Teacher Program. I am looking to introduce more Project Based Learning activities into the classroom this year."

     Mrs. Cool - Guidance

"I've been working at LaFayette Jr. Sr. High School since 2007. As a School Counselor, I work primarily with grades 7-9, but also serve older students as the adviser for the National Honor Society and Teen Institute."