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Our goal as a staff is to create an environment where students, parents, and community members work in concert with each other to develop a culture that maintains academic excellence and a cooperative atmosphere. We believe the programs offered at the 8th Grade Center are designed toward high academic standards. We encourage students to take an active role in creating a school community that values each individual and promotes the success of everyone.
Please note: additional information will be made available as the year progresses. Specific dates, times and advisors will be added during the first few weeks of school.
8TH GRADE CENTER YEARBOOK
Check back later for the 2025-2026 yearbook ordering information.
STUDENT WORK PERMIT INFORMATION
Upon request, grade-level House Offices are able to provide work permits for students, 14 through 17 years of age, living in the Spring-Ford Area School District. Please see the directives below:
Parent or legal guardian of the student must complete working papers by emailing their student’s Guidance Secretary listed below. Click here to complete the online Parent Permit Application.
If you have any questions, please reach out by email to 8th Grade Center Guidance Secretary, Mrs Bricker at sbric@spring-ford.net.
Send completed parent application and a photo/scan of one of the required forms of identification (student’s birth certificate or passport) to Suzanne Bricker @ sbric@spring-ford.net for processing. Once completed, your child's work permit will be issued to them directly from the 8th Grade Center guidance office during regular school hours. If you apply for a work permit during the summer, you will be notified when the permit is complete and you make pick it up at the 8th Grade Center during the hours 7:00am – 3:00 pm Monday thru Thursday (closed Fridays for summer hours). Call (610) 705-6002 ext. 2522 with questions. Thank you.
Fillable Parent Application: https://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Codes%20and%20Regulations/Application%20for%20Work%20Permit.pdf
Child Labor Law: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/llc/child-labor/Pages/default.aspx
Newspaper Carriers: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/llc/child-labor/Pages/Newspaper-Carriers.aspx
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES FOR 8TH GRADE CENTER STUDENTS
Band & Chorus - Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Gold 'n' Blues, Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Bandfront and Majorettes.
Drama - Winter Play, Spring Play, Stage Crew
Service Clubs - RAMS Buddies, P.R.I.D.E.GSA, WSFTV, Student Government, Heroes Club
Fun & Fitness Activities - Dodge ball (Intramurals), Walk & Talk, Chess & Board Game Club, World Language Club, Countries and Cultures Club, Art Club, and Car Club, Writing Club and Newspaper Club.
Academic Competitions - Math Counts, Reading Olympics, National Junior Honor Society
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