8th Grade
The year of self-discovery. Build foundational skills, uncover passions, and prepare for a confident high school start.
The Early Start Advantage
Eighth grade is the launchpad for the full program. Students develop learning discipline, identify interests, and begin understanding how their actions build long-term success.
Why it matters  (parent concerns)
Common questions parents often ask:
- Does my child know their strengths and interests yet?
- Are they ready for the independence high school demands?
- Do they have early evidence of leadership or initiative?
- Are they starting to think about goals beyond grades?
At this stage of the program,students begin connecting curiosity with action. We teach them to build early skills, explore passions, and step into high school with confidence and direction.
What Students Do
Here is what to expect as a student when you enroll in the Grade 8 program
- Talent & Interest Assessments: Identify natural aptitudes and emerging passions.
- Skill Building: Learn organization, time management, and study discipline.
- Mini Impact Projects: Complete 1–2 simple community or academic projects that demonstrate initiative.
- Academic & Enrichment Planning: Choose high school tracks, summer programs, and enrichment activities.
- Reading & Writing Development: Build daily habits of thought and expression.
- Early Networking: Learn how to communicate and connect with mentors or teachers.
Deliverables and Results
By the end of the Grade 8. We would have
- Defined personal interest profile.
- Early evidence of initiative or leadership.
- Academic and extracurricular plan for high school entry.
- Student demonstrates initiative and growing independence.
- 1–2 visible achievements reflecting personal growth.
- Clear, confident entry plan for 9th grade success.
Our Coaching Approach
We follow a structured format to ensure kids get the highest value possible in school and out of school
- Biweekly sessions with student and quarterly parent reviews.
- Includes goal-tracking dashboards and customized enrichment planning.
Enroll in this program
This package is best for;
- Families seeking an early start to structured development
- Students entering competitive or private high schools.
- Talents looking to shape high school experience for college
See what our students are doing in the program
We train and develop students to be the very best in their tracks
Sarah, a junior re-architected and scaled her mom’s coaching business by 3X
She re-architected the entire business narrowing in her interest in business with Kate’s guidance and mentorship— increased prices, created a Grand Slam Offer, redesigned branding, and launched it all.
Sarah Courtney
Business Interest
IMPACTS of kate stone prep mentorship
Business class professional branding
Revamped and launched business offers
Marketed , attracted & converted high ticket clients
3X revenue in the first 6 months
What does this cost?
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This program has up to 12 flexible sessions with Kate Stone Prep
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