Rising 8th Grade Information
Hello 7th Grade Lakeside families!
This page has been designed to support 7th grade students and their families with the 8th course registration process. Information regarding transition will be provided to students and families during November 2026. If you have questions as you navigate through this process, please contact your child's school counselor, Heather Lindsay.
Transition Timeline
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About 8th Grade:
In 8th grade, all classes rotate on a Black/Teal rotation to prepare students for high school. All 8th graders will take…
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Language Arts 8
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Science 8
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Civics 8
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Math: 3 levels available
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Math 8
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Algebra I (high school credit course)
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Geometry (high school credit course)
5. Health and PE 8
6. Elective #1
7. Elective #2
8. Elective #3
When making course requests, students will pick one math and 3 electives.
8th Grade Elective Options for 2027/2028
Note: Classes advertised may not run in 2027/28 due to low student interest or staffing constraints.
Sample 8th Grade Schedule
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Starting with a Black day on the first day of school, our days rotate between Black and Teal all year. If we miss a day due to weather, workday, etc., we simply pick up on the next scheduled day.