Algebra – focuses on developing skills for solving equations with one or two variables. Quadratic as well as linear equations are solved. Students are also introduced to functions and their graphic representations. The concepts and skills the students gain in this course are the foundation for all future mathematics at Trinity School at Meadow View.

Earth, Life and Space Science II – builds on topics covered in the seventh-grade course. Each student completes a major project on a topic from life, earth or space science. This project includes a written report and the construction of a three-dimensional model.

Literature and Composition II – focuses on the reading and discussion of literature, the mastery of English grammar and punctuation and the writing of a formal paragraph. Instruction in the rules and structure of English grammar and coherent paragraph-writing lays a foundation for the essay-writing that students will later pursue in grades nine through twelve. Readings include: J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit; Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol; Beowulf; Roger L. Green, King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table; William Gibson, The Miracle Worker; British and American poetry.

Medieval History – a thematic examination of the history of Western Europe from roughly 200 BC to the beginning of the Renaissance. Students learn about the emergence and spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the development of modern nation-states from the collapsed Roman Empire, the role of the Catholic Church and its institutions in Western Europe, the struggles between the Catholic Church and secular authorities, and the conflict between Islam and Christian Europe. Primary and secondary sources are read and discussed.

New Testament – begins with a review of the Old Testament claims about the end of Israel’s exile and then proceeds with an in-depth reading of the Gospel of Mark. The focus of the reading is on the new covenant that Jesus establishes with his followers by his life, teaching, death and resurrection. Acts of the Apostles is read to illustrate how the early Christians tried to live out Jesus’ new covenant. As time permits, students read and discuss excerpts from the Epistles and the Book of Revelation.

Latin II – covers the core grammar of Latin. Students learn the indicative forms of active and passive verbs, five noun declensions, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs and subordinate clauses. Learning new vocabulary and grammar is aimed increasingly at understanding relationships of different parts of a sentence and at coherent and fluid translation of Latin stories.

Music II – builds on the foundation laid in seventh grade. Students continue playing the recorder (now in ensembles) and study the history of the Classical Era in music, focusing on Mozart. Minor scales, key signatures, triads and intervals are covered in music theory and each student writes a two-part composition at the end of the semester.

Art II – begins with a review of the drawing techniques learned in seventh grade. The students then learn several new drawing skills and new techniques with colored pencils, pastels and watercolors.