Grade 8

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Eighth Grade at RMES

A capstone year focused on leadership, spiritual maturity, and academic readiness for high school and beyond.

The final step in their RMES journey

Welcome to Eighth Grade at RMES

Guiding students toward confident, Christ-centered futures.

Eighth grade is a powerful year of reflection and growth as students prepare to leave RMES and step into high school. Our program emphasizes leadership, academic excellence, and personal accountability.

From class worships and presentations to group projects and the 8th-grade trip, students are given meaningful opportunities to lead, reflect, and celebrate all they’ve accomplished.

A capstone year that builds confidence and faith

What Students Experience in Eighth Grade

Academic Excellence. Students deepen their mastery of advanced math, writing, literature, and science.

Capstone Projects. From personal research presentations to team-based work, students show what they’ve learned and who they’re becoming.

High School Readiness. With guidance and support, students explore next steps and leave prepared to thrive academically and spiritually.

Spiritual Leadership. Literature analysis, expository writing, algebra, and lab-based science expand students' critical thinking.

8th Grade Class Trip. A memorable, Christ-centered trip celebrates their time at RMES and bonds the class before graduation.

Guides

Community

Resources

Tools for a strong finish

Helpful Resources for Grade 8 Families

Stay organized and informed as your child wraps up their RMES journey and prepares for what’s next.

Grade 8 Supply List (PDF)

Mini-Course Overview (PDF)

8th Grade Trip Info Sheet

Graduation Checklist

Meet The Teachers

Mrs. Rosemary Bailey, Mrs. Brianna Martin, & Mr. William Whiting – Grade 8 Teachers

Eighth grade at RMES is led by a dedicated teaching team: Mrs. Rosemary Bailey brings science to life through hands-on exploration and curiosity-driven lessons, Mrs. Brianna Martin helps students build confidence and critical thinking in math, and Mr. William Whiting brings passion and depth to language arts instruction.

Together, they create a balanced and supportive learning environment that challenges and inspires. In addition to the core subjects, students benefit from a rotating schedule of engaging mini courses taught by various faculty members—offering enrichment in areas such as music, leadership, technology, and the arts.

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Click here for Mr. Whiting's bio

Where Every Lesson Builds Confidence
and Character

The early years of education shape more than just school readiness—they shape identity, confidence, and a lifelong approach to learning. At Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, we recognize that what happens in these formative years lays the groundwork for how a child thinks, relates, and thrives. Here, education is more than academics. It’s the cultivation of curiosity, the strengthening of resilience, and the daily experience of being seen and supported. In classrooms filled with purpose and encouragement, students begin to understand not just what they can achieve—but who they are in Christ.

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Our Contact Details

(269) 471 - 3225

rmes@andrews.edu

8885 Garland Ave, Berrien Springs, MI 49104

Hours | Monday -Thursday: 8:05 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:05 AM - 12 PM (closed on weekends & holidays)