Primary School and High School Principal Interview Committees

We are conducting Primary School Principal interviews the morning of July 30. Looking for parents and community members to be part of the process. If interested, please contact Michele Rice (607-843-2025, ext. 4040 or [email protected]) by Friday, July 26. You must be able to attend the entire morning of interviews. The timeframe is: starting around 7:45 am through noon at the Oxford Middle School.

We are conducting High School Principal interviews the afternoon of July 30. Looking for parents and community members to be part of the process. If interested, please contact Michele Rice (607-843-2025, ext. 4040 or [email protected]) by Friday, July 26. The timeframe is: starting around 1 pm through 4 pm at the Oxford Middle School.

Oxford Academy
& Central Schools

12 Fort Hill Park | Oxford, NY 13830
Phone: 607.843.2025 | Fax: 607.843.3241

Grade 8 social studies

American History Social Studies Grade 8

By the end of eighth grade, students who are making adequate progress in social studies are able to:

8.1 Show historical progression in events that encompass the time period from the Civil War to present day.

8.2 Identify primary and secondary sources and analyze them.

8.3 Explain the interconnectedness of events, which are social, political and economic; and how these events shape government and history.

8.4 Show how geography and economics shape government and history.

8.5 Utilize maps, tables, and graphs to analyze and present data.

8.6 Explore how to dissect musical lyrics and find their social, political and/or historical meanings.

8.7 Make connections between past and present, through current event assignments and the discussion about them.

8.8 Explore volunteerism and community service to expand their knowledge of citizenship.

8.9 Improve their skills and grades on State created DBQ’s by using the outline adopted by the social studies department.

8.10 Discuss and debate questions and issues based on current events and good citizenship; and should start to form their own opinions on issues.

8.11Understand their Government through further exploration of its workings.