Silver Spring International MS - Teams

8th Grade Team

At Silver Spring International Middle School, we want to ensure a positive middle school experience for all of our students.

In middle schools, interdisciplinary teams provide an essential structure to support the success of each student within the team.

Teachers from each academic area meet on grade level teams to design lessons with a common theme, and plan special activities.

Some team meeting days are reserved for Professional Development in order to explore techniques and theories that will enhance student learning. Over time, teachers monitor the impact of these techniques on student achievement through a variety of data analysis processes.

Kid Days, which are held weekly, are reserved for discussions about individual students and strategies for supporting them. Parents are welcome to attend a Kid Day meeting to discuss concerns about their child’s progress. To schedule an appointment, contact the grade level counselor by email or phone.

8th Grade News- End of the Year Activities

Responsible Eighth Grade Jaguars:

Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A (with no more than one “E”).

***Note: Students who do not have a 2.0 G.P.A will NOT be able to participate in 8^th Grade Activities such as the 8^th Grade Cruise and End of Year Ceremony.

Check Edline daily
Seek help from teachers when needed
Check the 8^th grade calendar to stay informed on major formatives, summatives, and projects

8th Grade Parent Night- Thursday, May 5th (7-8:30 p.m.)

All parents/guardians of 8^th grade students are invited to attend this informative meeting that will review:

upcoming end-of-year assessments and Passion Projects
eligibility requirements (no more than one “E” and a minimum of 2.0 Grade Point Average),
behavioral and financial expectations (no suspensions, no more than 2 referrals beginning April 1^st – May 27^th, obligations paid in full)
tips for parents to help their student meet success
high school transition

Spirit of Washington Dinner Cruise - Friday, June 3rd 1:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

All 8th grade students have been invited to attend the 8th grade cruise on the Spirit of Washington. While all students have been invited, they must be academically eligible, in good behavioral standing and all obligations must be paid in full in order to attend. The cost for the trip is $56 which includes transportation to and from the DC Waterfront. Due to the payment deadlines and policies, we will be unable to make any refunds. Permission slips will be distributed on April 26th.

8th Grade Ceremony- Thursday, June 16th 9:00 a.m.

The 8th Grade Ceremony will be held on June 16th in the Field House at 9 a.m. The ceremony is during the school day. Students will be dismissed to go to the ceremony from class or they may arrive no later than 8:45 am with parents/guardians. As we celebrate our 8th graders’ transition to high school, we would like to remind students that they should dress appropriately for the occasion.

In closing, please be sure to review all of the information above with your child. Also, encourage your child to be academically eligible, in good behavioral and financial standing so that he/she may participate in the end-of-year activities. Thank you!