{"product_id":"class-8","title":"Class 8","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2026-2027 Quarter 1 is available\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(110, 16, 37);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeptember 14 to November 6, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eClass Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWelcome to Class Eight!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEighth grade is an exciting and transformative year on a Waldorf-inspired educational journey, marking the transition from elementary to high school. Students' intellectual capacities are expanding, allowing them to engage in deeper discussions, explore abstract concepts, and assert their individuality. With this growing sense of independence comes a readiness to examine revolutions in industry, thought, culture, and politics—historical moments that in many ways mirror the personal transformations they are experiencing at their age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eScience invites students through observations of phenomena and hands-on investigations in chemistry, physics, meteorology, and physiology fostering curiosity, independent inquiry, and critical thinking. Mathematics is explored in a way that emphasizes discovery and understanding in the areas of introductory algebra, geometry, and Platonic solids to strengthen problem-solving and abstract reasoning. Language arts invite students to practice finding and developing their unique voices through creative writing, journalism, poetry, and research projects, while in literature, students analyze classic works, to deepen comprehension, artistic appreciation, and self-expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eArtistic and practical work remain at the heart of the curriculum, nurturing the emotional and creative development of students at this pivotal age. Teenagers often experience a heightened awareness of their inner world, making artistic expression more essential than ever. Through a variety of mediums—including charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, clay modeling, and watercolor— students further explore their self-expression while refining their artistic skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAs students prepare to step into high school, they take on greater independence and responsibility through the hallmark of Waldorf education: the independent eighth-grade project. This culminating experience integrates research, hands-on work, and community engagement, allowing students to explore their passions while developing self-discipline and initiative. With a well- rounded school year that nurtures intellectual curiosity, artistic expression, and personal integrity, eighth graders transition into high school as capable, engaged learners, ready to take on new challenges with confidence and creativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 8 Steiner Pedagogy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage Arts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short stories, Story elements, Shakespeare, Plays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMathematics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practical math, Equations, Algebra, Set theory, 3D geometry, Solid geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardening. Plant chemistry, Human anatomy \u0026amp; Physiology, Thermal physics and Material properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Studies:\u003c\/strong\u003e In depth on revolutions and reform, Modern history, World geography, Art history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis course does not include a live zoom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFollow along asynchronously for teacher feedback. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eVideos are accessible for two weeks from the teachers original posting date. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2026-2027 Quarter 1 is available\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(110, 16, 37);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeptember 14 to November 6, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease be sure to fill out the necessary forms below for our admin team to finalize your registration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__ordered p-rich_text_list--nested\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/8niSthk8wAdZHQXDA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Acceptance And Declaration Form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeschool-life.com\/3103\/signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePortal Enrollment Form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlease allow up to 1 business day for our team to review the forms for approval. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL SALES ARE FINAL - No Refunds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShould you have any questions, we are just an email away at \u003ci\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" class=\"c-link\" href=\"mailto:seasonsofsevenvirtualschool@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eseasonsofsevenvirtualschool@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auriel's Light","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42312741552214,"sku":"","price":1840.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/5452\/2966\/files\/Class8.png?v=1747486332","url":"https:\/\/gfeav0-01.myshopify.com\/products\/class-8","provider":"Auriel's Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}