I took algebra and Earth science in 8th grade and i see that the grades are on my hs transcript so do colleges count these towards my actual gpa?
Ask the guidance counselor at your school.
None of the high school courses I took in middle school counted towards my GPA, but they were still on my transcript and there was a note that said it did not go towards my GPA. I would just ask your guidance counselor how your school does it.
^^^same. On transcript but not included in gpa. However, on college apps where student listed that class, they did put the grade received.