Only an 8th Grader would know:
Acronyms for the win
Not so looney TUNES
Important Dates
General
100

What is the name of the 8th grade AVID teacher?

Ms. Cruz

100

What does AVID stand for?

Advancement Via Individual Determination 

100

What you know about rollin' down in the deep?
When your brain goes numb, you can call that mental freeze
When these people talk too much, put that sh*t in slow motion, yeah

Astronaut in the Ocean
Song by Masked Wolf


100

August 20th, 2024

First day of 8th grade

100

Who had the most GOLD medals from the 2024 Olympics? (Hint: it's a tie)

USA & China

200

Who teaches 8th Grade History?

Ms. Ramos and Ms. Jordan 
200

What does ELA stand for?

English Language Arts

200

I get money, I'm a star
Star, star, star, star, star, star
I get money, I'm a star
Star, star, star, star, star, star


Mamushi
Song by Megan Thee Stallion



200

July 4th, 1776

Independence Day ("America's Birthday") 

200

Which Disney character is not bothered by the cold?

Elsa

300

What math classes can 8th graders be in?

8th grade Math, Algebra & Geometry 

300

What does GPA stand for?

Grade Point Average

300

Why'd you leave the keys upon the table?
Here you go create another fable, you wanted to
Grab a brush and put a little make-up, you wanted to

Chop Suey!

Song by System of a Down



300

May 29th, 2025

Last Day of School 

300

What is the capitol of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

400

Who teaches 8th grade ELA?

Coach Mendoza & Mr. Jackson

400

What does AP stand for?

Advanced Placement (program offering college-level courses at school)

400

I can buy myself flowers
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for hours
Say things you don't understand
I can take myself dancing

Flowers by Miley Cyrus 


400

September 2nd 

Labor Day (No School)

400

Who is the headmaster of The Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters? (This is from the Marvel Universe) 

Professor X

500

Can students earn college credit in 8th grade?

Yes, through the AP Spanish class/test.

500

What does STAAR stand for?

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness

500

Where the music don't stop for life
Glitter in the sky, glitter in my eyes
Shining just the way I like

 Levitating by Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby

500

The fourth Thursday of November

Thanksgiving 

500

If someone was born in the 1900's, what century were they born in?

The 20th Century