--- title: Eighth Grade | Highlands Christian School description: Highlands Christian School is a new, private, co-educational school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each child – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God. image: https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/OG_1200_630.png --- [![Highlands Lion Horizontal](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/Highlands%20Lion%20Horizontal.jpeg)](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com?hsLang=en) - About - [About Us](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Faculty](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/faculty?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Teach at HCS](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/teach-at-hcs?hsLang=en) - [Alumni](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/alumni?hsLang=en) - [HCS Foundation](https://mtyc.co/xl7ucf) - [Donate](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/donate?hsLang=en) - Academics - [Educational Philosophy](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/educational-philosophy?hsLang=en) - Early Childhood - [Pre-Kindergarten](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/pre-kindergarten?hsLang=en) - [Kindergarten](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/kindergarten?hsLang=en) - Elementary School - [First Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/first-grade?hsLang=en) - [Second Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/second-grade?hsLang=en) - [Third Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/third-grade?hsLang=en) - [Fourth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/fourth-grade?hsLang=en) - [Fifth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/fifth-grade?hsLang=en) - Middle School - [Sixth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/sixth-grade?hsLang=en) - [Seventh Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/seventh-grade?hsLang=en) - [Eighth Grade](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/eighth-grade) - [Enrichment](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/enrichment?hsLang=en) - [Admissions](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/start-here?hsLang=en) - [Start Here](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/start-here?hsLang=en) - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/tour-reg-0?hsLang=en) - [Apply Now](https://admissions-parent.renweb.com/en-us/home?districtCode=hcsd-tx&memberId=18964&path=%252Foa%252Fregister.cfm&memberid=18964&code=anonymouspath) - [Tuition](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/tuition-and-fees?hsLang=en) - [Financial Aid Application](https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/4R720/landing-page) [Open House](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/open-house?hsLang=en) [APPLY NOW](https://admissions-parent.renweb.com/en-us/home?districtCode=hcsd-tx&memberId=18964&path=%252Foa%252Fregister.cfm&memberid=18964&code=anonymouspath) # Eighth Grade *(Opening August 2027)* In their final year at Highlands Christian School, Eighth Graders will rise to the challenge and finish their time at Highlands with excellence. Learning valuable lessons from History, students will study in depth World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War up to present day. In Literature and Composition, students will study the classics *Romeo & Juliet*, *Pride & Prejudice*, *Great Expectations*, *The Hiding Place*, and *Screwtape Letters*. Mirroring their reading, students will learn the Socratic Method of discussion and teaching, compose an oral and research paper and present a cumulative report. In their first year of Algebra, students will learn real life application to the material they have studied which will lead to practical applications for the rest of their lives. Having a solid foundation of science studies thus far, students will jump into Physical Science where they will have an introduction to properties of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonds, reactions, motion, forces, energy, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, Earth’s structure, weathering, atmosphere, chemistry and physics in the life sciences, and finally physical science research. In their final year of Latin, our 8th graders will complete Third Form Latin. This year is more focused on translation skills. Grammar and syntax are taught systematically in order to facilitate retention and understanding, and the extensive workbook exercises ensure mastery and rapid recognition. In Music and Art, students will continue to study the History of Art, with a focus on abstraction, photography and contemporary artists. Reflecting the more modern study of Art, students will study modern music, with a focus on Spanish and English Folk, and contemporary composers. As part of the preparation and celebration as they  launch into high school, eighth graders will take etiquette classes, plan and host social events, stage a student performance and go on a Washington D.C. class trip.  [![Alex Bailey-Edit](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/Alex%20Bailey-Edit.jpg)](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/debby-duncan?hsLang=en) Alex Bailey, Math [![Beth Lyons-2-Edit](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/Beth%20Lyons-2-Edit.jpg)](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/janet-reibenstein?hsLang=en) Beth Lyons, Science [![Meredith Mosley-Edit](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/hubfs/Meredith%20Mosley-Edit.jpg)](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/mary-jane-gilliam?hsLang=en) Meredith Mosley, Language Arts 721 Easton Road, Dallas, TX, 75218 | [office@highlandschristianschool.com](mailto:office@highlandschristianschool.com) | [214.973.9209](tel:214.973.9209) © 2025 Highlands Christian School, a 501c3 organization. | All rights reserved | [Privacy Policy](https://www.highlandschristianschool.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en)