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This inspiring, coming-of-age drama is the story of Melody Brooks, a quick-witted, non-verbal sixth grader with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair.—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2025 The school started with just preschoolers, but was expected to eventually serve toddlers through eighth graders, adding one grade every year.—Heather Knight, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 For instance, 8th graders have completed Harvard’s CS50 course, showcasing the program’s rigor.—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Francis Baumgartner was an eighth grader in private school when Pope Pius XII died in 1958.—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grader
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