8th Grade

Welcome to 8th Grade!

"The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity." ~ Amelia Earhart

8th Grade

Mrs. Costello

Mathematics
heatherm.costello@cms.k12.nc.us

Mrs. Grimes

English/ Language ArtsB.A. in English and Art History, Asbury CollegeMAT in English Language Arts, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
jennifers.grimes@cms.k12.nc.us Video Curriculum Night Q & A Link

Mrs. Henrik

English / Language ArtsB.A. in English Literature, SUNY Brockport
kaitlyna.henrik@cms.k12.nc.usVideo Curriculum Night Q & A Link

Ms. Hovan

Social StudiesB.A. in Psychology, University of Hawai'i Manoa M.A. in Middle Grades Education, UNC-Charlotte
jonnis.hovan@cms.k12.nc.usVideo Curriculum Night Q & A Link

Mrs. Jameson

ScienceB.S in Psychology, Western Carolina UniversityMiddle Grades Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
erink.jameson@cms.k12.nc.us VideoCurriculum Night Q & A Link

Ms. Koban

MathematicsB.S. in Mathematics and Adolescent Education 7-12, Elmira College M.S.Ed in Mathematics Adolescence Education, Binghamton University
 michellel.koban@cms.k12.nc.usVideo Curriculum Night Q & A Link

Ms. Fayssoux

English / Language ArtsB.A. in Secondary Education - Social Studies, Grove City College
lynnm.trick@cms.k12.nc.usVideo Curriculum Night Q & A Link

Mrs. Hayes

English/ Language ArtsB.A. in English, Penn State UniversityM.Ed in Secondary Education, Lehigh University
caitlina.hayes@cms.k12.nc.us Video Curriculum Night Q & A Link

Ms. Re

MathematicsB.A. in Geography, UNC-Chapel HillB.A. in Peace, War, and Defense, UNC-Chapel Hill
kristina.re@cms.k12.nc.us

Ms. Menendez

Social StudiesB.A. in Sec. Education - Social Studies, St. Thomas UniversityM.E. in Education Admin., Grand Canyon University
michelle.menendez@cms.k12.nc.usVideoCurriculum Night Q & A Link

Mrs. Quarry

ScienceB.S. in Biology and Secondary Education, Saint Francis University
marissan.kidwell@cms.k12.nc.usVideoCurriculum Night Q & A Link

Dr. Santonato

MathematicsB.A. in Elementary Education, UNC-CharlotteDoctorate Educational Leadership, EdD, Wingate University
fm.martin-santonato@cms.k12.nc.usVideoCurriculum Night Q & A Link

Mrs. Burger

8th Grade CounselorB.A. in Psychology, Presbyterian CollegeM.Ed. in School Counseling, University of South Carolina
vicky.burger@cms.k12.nc.us

Mrs. Voorheis

Asst Principal & 8th Grade Admin.

brookeb.voorheis@cms.k12.nc.us

Instruction & Accountability Resources

8th Grade Standard Course of Study

English Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies


*The Social Studies (6,7,8) & Science (6,7) final exams for Middle School are common exams; however, results from the tests are not used as an accountability measure towards a school's overall achievement for the year.
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