Eighth Grade
Greetings to Class of 2026 students and parents!
This year marks the last year here at Palms Middle School for our 8th 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 2026 for Current 8th Graders
Current 8th graders should speak to the 8th grade counselor if they are interested in any of these programs:
You can learn more by attending a parent meeting (see below).
1. LAUSD's Rising Freshman Success summer program
This program takes place on a high school campus.
Dates: Monday, June 22 to Monday, July 20, 2026
2. Community College District classes
Dates: Monday, June 15 to Friday, July 24, 2026
Available courses include:
- Principles of Healful Living
- Elementary Spanish 1
- American Sign Language 1
- Mexican-American in the History of the U.S. 2
- College Algebra
- Plane Geometry
- Intermediate Algebra
Students may earn both high school and college credits.
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.
Dates: Monday, June 22 to Monday, July 20, 2026
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.
Eighth Grade Parent Meetings 2025-2026
- Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6:00pm to 6:30pm, Zoom (download flyer and slides)
- Wednesday October 15, 2025, 6:00pm to 6:30pm, Zoom (download flyer)
- Thursday, January 22, 2026, 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Zoom (download flyer and slides)
- Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00pm to 6:30pm, Zoom (download flyer and slides)
See Also
Math Program for 8th grade math choices
Student Store for Class T-shirts and hoodies.
Modern Media and Communications Magnet
Class of 2025 Panorama Picture Day
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Period 1. Wear your school colors.
From 2024:
Staff
Ms. Gonzalez is the 8th grade counselor.
Ms. Barbosa is the Assistant Principal overseeing 8th grade.
Ms. Andersen and Mrs. Fields-Coleman are the 8th grade coordinators for events and activities.
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