Some of your problems will solve themselves once all of the kids have turned over. When you have 8th graders who were yours since 6th grade, there's no more "the way we've always done it."
Staff is harder, but it sounds like that's also solved itself for you.
I would do the split if you can. Depending on how far behind they are, I would consider these:
-beginner method that's NOT what they used in 6th grade. They'll revolt if you do the same book they learned on, even if YOU know they didn't really learn it the first time.
-book 2 or 3 in the series they used in 6th grade. Pitch it as a continuation.
-Foundations book if they can handle it. It's not a sequenced method, but it's a great resource.
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