Curriculum Handbook for Parents, 1997-1998. Catholic School Version. Grade 8.

Parental involvement is critical to a child's success in school. This handbook provides parents with information about the Grade 8 curriculum in Catholic schools in Alberta, Canada. Based on the Alberta Education "Program of Studies: Junior High Schools," the handbook describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes Catholic school students in Alberta are expected to demonstrate when they have completed the Grade 8 curriculum, including samples of what students are expected to learn in each subject. Following introductory material, sections include: (1) "What Is Curriculum?"; (2) "Religious Education";(3) "Language Arts"; (4) "Mathematics"; (5) "Science"; (6) "Social Studies"; (7) "Physical Education"; (8) "Health and Personal Life Skills"; (9) "Complementary Courses," including Career and Technology Studies, Fine and Performing Arts, and Languages Other Than English; and (10) "French Immersion." The handbook concludes with a one-page questionnaire asking for feedback on the handbook. (LPP)