Eighth Grade
Eighth graders present endangered species projects
On Tuesday, March 6, eighth graders completed their project on endangered species with formal presentations on their research of animals from around the world. The presentations were given in front of classmates as well as a panel of teachers and parents. Students had to give a persuasive argument as to why their species needed to be protected and preserved and to explain the steps they would take to make it happen. The six most persuasive students had the honor of presenting their reports in front of the whole eighth grade class.
Advanced Physics I enrollment process
All eighth graders planning to take Advanced Physics I next year will need to take a placement exam to help determine whether this is an appropriate course for him or her. A study packet is available from Advanced Physics I teacher Dr. Mark Endicott containing the material that the students need to know for the placement exam. Interested students should plan to obtain the study packet and attend study sessions with Dr. Endicott to help prepare for this exam. In the sessions, they will go over math and science concepts from the study packet that will be used in the class. See below for the schedule of session times.
Dr. Endicott will then administer the exam to prospective students. Placement into Advanced Physics I will be based on performance on the entry exam as well as the grade in eighth grade science and the recommendation of the eighth grade science teacher.
Dr. Endicott and the science department chair Mr. Jason Johnson will be available on Monday at the Course Registration Information Session to discuss the process or you may email Dr. Endicott (mark.endicott@kcd.org) or Mr. Johnson (jason.johnson@kcd.org) directly if you have any questions.
Study Sessions (All study sessions will be held in US room 158.)
- Thursday, March 11, 3:30-4:45 pm
- Monday, March 15, 3:30-4:45 pm
- Thursday, March 18, 3:30-4:45 pm
- Monday, March 22, 3:30-4:45 pm
- Makeup session: Thursday, March 25, 3:30-4:45 pm. Any student that missed a session may come in on the make-up day for extra help.
Entry Exam (The exam will be held in US room 158.)
- Monday, March 29, 3:30-4:30 pm
- Makeup exam: Thursday, April 1, 3:30-4:30 pm
Eighth grade boys’ basketball finishes record-setting season as champions
Congratulations to the boys’ eighth grade basketball team on winning the Anchorage Invitational Tournament on Saturday, February 6. The team handled Collegiate 49 -19 in the semifinals and then outlasted Anchorage in the championship game by a score of 39-25. The Bearcats finished the season on a six-game winning streak to finish with a 20-6 record. This is the first twenty-game-winning season in KCD middle school basketball history! Congratulations to Coach Mark Smith and the eighth grade Bearcats!
Students perform for assisted living residents
On Tuesday, January 5, the seventh and eighth grade dance elective class performed at The Episcopal Church Home on Westport Road. This is the second time that the class has performed for the residents at ECH. Performances by Kentucky Country Day school are very popular with the residents and are usually performed to a "full house" in their Gheens Town Hall.
On Wednesday, January 6, the fifth and sixth grade Play Production class performed their play Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for the residents. KCD and ECH have several connections: Ms. Trudy Wheeler's mother lives there as well as Mr. Paul Amick's mother. Several students have grandparents and great-grandparents living there. There is a graduate of Kentucky Home School who comes to all the shows, meets the students, and tells them her graduation year! It gives the students a chance to perform off campus and it is a great community service opportunity!
Earlier this semester, the cast of Aladdin, Jr. performed the entire show for residents. The cast and crew were a huge success. All of the residents enjoyed not only the singing and dancing, but the colorful costumes as well.
Eighth graders have fun with unconventional scavenger hunt
On Tuesday, December 15, Jane Lyman’s eighth grade Spanish students went on an unconventional scavenger hunt using their cell phones. Ms. Lyman texted clues to students in Spanish directing them to a place or item that she wanted them to photograph. Students worked in small groups and simply followed her directions. The students would text back in Spanish when they were ready for the next clue.
Ms. Lyman’s clues sent the kids all over campus and in all of KCD’s buildings. Next, they will assemble their photos into a Power Point presentation with Spanish captions describing where they went and what they photographed. The students loved this project! Having the privilege of using their cell phones and text messages during class really engaged them!
Eigth grade boys' basketball wins Roundball Classic championship
The KCD eighth grade boys' basketball team defeated Anchorage 45-40 last night to win the 19th Annual Roundball Classic hosted by Our Savior Lutheran School. KCD defeated the West End School, coached by former KCD Headmaster Robert Blair, 34-30 in the semi-final round. Bearcats Jared Liebman and Zach Lyles were named to the All Tournament Team. Lyles was also selected Tournament MVP.
“The championship was made possible by the guys taking great pride in their defense and rebounding," commented Coach Mark Smith. "Each game, two or three different people stepped up and played big roles on both ends of the floor. It was a great performance every game of the tournament by all the guys that made this championship possible.” The team has an impressive 11-5 record so far this season. Congratulations to Coach Smith and the Bearcats!
Eighth grade year-end celebration is June 2
Save the Date: The Eighth Grade Celebration/Transition Day Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at approximately 11:30 am (time is tentative). Mark your calendars now!
