Eighth Grade

8th grade culmination cap

Greetings to Class of 2025 students and parents!

This year marks the last year here at Palms Middle School for our 8^th graders. Throughout the year, the Eighth Grade Coordinators will be updating and posting important information and deadlines for students to meet in order to participate in activities and culmination pending on the current state.

All necessary paperwork and announcements will be distributed and communicated though the 8th grade Schoology group and on this website. You should also attend the Eighth Grade Meetings.

If you have questions, please get in touch with the 8th grade Counselor or 8th grade coordinators.

Tips

Bookmark this web page: palmsms.lausd.org/eighth-grade
Watch for the Schoology 8th Grade Group to stay informed and have access to important Class of 2025 forms.
Start here to learn about 8th grade activities, culmination, the East Coast Class Trip, and other information for 8th graders and their families.

Summer 2025 for Current 8th Graders

Current 8th graders should speak to 8th grade counselor Ms. Gauthier if they are interested in any of these programs:

You can learn more by attending the May 7 parent meeting (see section below).

1. LAUSD's Rising Freshman Success summer program

This program takes place on a high school campus.

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2. Community College District classes

Available courses include:

Principles of Healful Living
Spanish 1
American Sign Language 1
African American in the History of the U.S. 1
Mexican-American in the History of the U.S. 1
Mexican-American in the History of the U.S. 2
College 101: Navigating Your Path Through College to Career

College 101 lets students explore career pathways, identify their college readiness strengths and needs, and expand their personal toolkit for academic success.

Students may earn both high school and college credits.

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3. International Newcomer Enrichment Program

This summer program is for foreign-born students who have enrolled in U.S. schools within the last 3 years. The program offers up to ten elective credits toward college A-G requirements.

Students will receive academic language development support, wraparound services, and participate in weekly enrichment field trips. The program focuses on enhancing English language skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing while incorporating guest and student speaker panels, college and career readiness activities, and strategies to support success in A-G courses.

Download flyer: English • Spanish

Eighth Grade Parent Meetings (Zoom)

Learn about culmination requirements, the class trip, eligibility for 8th grade activities, and more, from the eighth grade counselor.

Thursday, August 29, 2024, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Wednesday October 30, 2024, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Topic: Culmination Requirements
Zoom link
See flyer and slides below
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Topic: Culmination Requirements
Zoom link
See flyer below
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Topic: Culmination Requirements
Zoom link
See flyer and slides below
Monday, April 7, 2025, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Topic: Culmination Requirements
Zoom link
See flyer below
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:340pm to 7:30pm
Topic: Summer School Enrollment to Get Ready for High School
Zoom link
See flyer below