When our eighth graders return to campus in August, they walk a little taller. It’s clear they’re embracing their new role as leaders of the student body. Even as they begin their high school search, they are taking the lead in classrooms and Chapel, on the field and onstage.
Your child’s academic efforts are building to a crescendo, equipping her for high-school level English, math, science, social studies, and Spanish. As our masterful eighth grade teachers like to say, “All roads lead to Washington.” The pinnacle of the year—and many students would say of their entire ROBS experience—is a trip to our nation’s capital. Not only do students explore some of the most significant sites in American history; they also create lasting memories while learning about leadership, democracy, and sacrifice. Alongside intellectual development, your child is maturing socially and emotionally, too. As graduation nears, he is more confident and compassionate. He knows how to make good choices. He stands ready to help a friend, neighbor, or stranger in need. Our eighth graders are prepared to become leaders wherever they land. They are ready to soar.
My most valuable experience at ROBS has been learning how to be a better person by people I look up to such as coaches and teachers. They have inspired me to work hard, chase my dreams, and be a leader. I love the way that the teachers not only teach students about their respective subject, but also how to grow in their faith and become disciples of Christ.
In eighth grade English, students consider social issues with profound moral implications. Important questions such as “How do situations in our lives shape our character?” inform conversations and writing assignments throughout the year.
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Eighth grade mathematics at ROBS consists of three course offerings: Algebra IB, Algebra IB Honors, and IMAGe II Honors. Algebra IB and Algebra IB Honors complete a two-year algebra program that began in seventh grade....
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Laughter and the smell of sawdust drift from the science lab as eighth graders test and tweak their catapults, gunning for maximum range. Building catapults is just one of the many hands-on projects your child...
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A historian might be hard-pressed to tell whether today’s news headlines were written this year or a century ago. Understanding American history shapes our ability to be well-informed citizens.
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Our acclaimed Spanish program aims to prepare and inspire our students to become active participants in a global society by connecting, empathizing, and understanding cultures beyond their own. Your child will learn to ask questions...
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Students may read about social injustice in history class, but singing, painting, or enacting it on stage can change the way they see the world. The arts serve as a pathway to empathy, creativity, problem-solving,...
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Max Depree—accomplished author, devout Christian, and distinguished CEO of Hermann Miller—wrote in his tiny jewel of a book, Leadership is an Art, “We do not grow by knowing all of the answers, but rather by living with...
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Participating in sports teaches kids so many important life skills like teamwork, perseverance, and communication. Students experience the direct connection between focused practice and improved results. Studies show that playing a sport even contributes to...
Read MoreIntuitively, parents know that a heavy academic load does not equate to healthy adolescence. Yes, we are proud of our...
Leadership takes many forms. It can be a student picking up trash in the hall so his class can retain...
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A deep dedication to service education is woven into the cultural fabric of our school. Grounded in Jesus’s commandment that...
Tackling difficult physics concepts as the teacher asks probing questions. Negotiating several possible directions for a group project and navigating...
We know friendships are vital to children’s wellness. Friends help one another develop socially, emotionally, and morally and learn to...
“In life, be a participant, not a spectator,” Lou Holtz said. At ROBS, we offer a multitude of options in...
ROBS graduates are wanted by the best high schools in Houston and by some of the nation’s best boarding schools....
After-school learning at ROBS includes Prime Time, our extended-day program, as well as a variety of enrichment classes offered until 6:00 p.m. each day for Readiness – Grade 8.
