For Students [+]
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.
STUDENT WORK PERMIT INFORMATION
Student working permit information: https://www.spring-ford.net/our-schools/spring-ford-area-high-school/for-students
Send completed parent applications to Ellen Daw @ eldaw@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
Minors aged 11 through 15 must obtain employment certificates if they are employed as newspaper carriers. Minors that are 16 and 17 years old and employed as newspaper carriers are not required to have employment certificates.
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
Fun & Fitness Activities - Dodge ball (Intramurals), Walk & Talk, Chess Club, World Language Club, International Club, Art Club, Car Club
Academic Competitions - Math Counts, Reading Olympics, History Club, National Junior Honor Society
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