• East Brunswick Public Schools Course Guide | 2021-2022

    Eighth Grade Sample Schedule and Required Courses

    Below is a sample eighth grade schedule and list of courses. However, please read each course description in the online Course Descriptions section of the Program of Studies before making your selections.

    All courses are full year except where indicated.

    Sample 8th Grade Schedule

    • English 8
    • History 8
    • Science 8
    • Mathematics Course
    • World Language Course
    • Physical Education – One Semester
    • Health – One Semester
    • Computer Literacy – One Semester
    • Electives
    • Lunch

    Required Courses

    • English 8A or H
    • Algebra I-A, Algebra I Honors
    • Geometry with Trigonometry Honors
    • History 8A or Honors
    • Science 8A or H
    • French I, III
    • Spanish I, II, or III
    • German I or III
    • Italian I or III
    • Mandarin I or II
    • Physical Education One Semester
    • Health One Semester
    • Computer Literacy One Semester

    Basic Skills Courses
    Placement in basic skills classes is based on standardized test scores and/or secondary criteria.

    • Reading and Writing Workshop 8
    • Study Skills