8th Grade
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Family Guides by Subject
These resources come from the NC Department of Public Instruction's Rethink Education program.
Resources by Subject
Team Specific Resources
Please find your student's specific team to learn more about their specific teacher's homework schedule and general tips for student success on their team.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Ms. Batten, Mrs. Braren, Mr. Degon, & Mrs. Inman
Homework Schedule
Students write in their agendas daily, including when tests and quizzes will be. Students should complete any work that is not completed during class for homework.
Tips for Success
All of Mr. Degon’s notes slideshows and assignments are on Canvas, with 24/7 access! Watch the news!
Teacher-recorded lessons can be found on Mrs. Braren's class canvas.
Assignments can be found on www.formative.com and on Ms. Batten's canvas page.
Mrs. Inman suggests that students read for 20 minutes nightly and work on lessons in iReady.
NC State Wolfpack
Mrs. Gross, Mrs. Mays, Mrs. Vaughn, & Mrs. T Wicker
Homework Schedule
Students write in their agendas daily, including when tests and quizzes will be. Students should complete any work that is not completed during class for homework. Assignments should be completed in class. However, if a student does not finish, they will need to finish the assignment for homework.
Tips for Success
Mrs. Gross - If a student is struggling, they should always have their interactive notebook with them to look back at notes, diagrams, and models done together.
Ms. Vaughn- Students write in their agendas daily to keep up with what we are doing in class. I typically do not give homework; most assignments can be completed during class.
Ms. Mays- Students should review vocabulary words throughout the week. All assignments can be completed in class unless the student is absent.
Mrs. Wicker-Students are given an opportunity to collaborate on assignments. Students should review their notes every night and make corrections to assignments that are below 60 for a better grade. Therefore, students have math homework every night.
Duke Blue Devils
Mrs. Holland, Mr. B Caldwell, Mrs. K Caldwell, & Ms Schuster
Homework Schedule
Students record assignments in their agendas daily, including when tests and quizzes will be taken. Most assignments should be completed in class, however, if a student does not finish, they will need to finish the assignment for homework.
Tips for Success
Mrs. Caldwell - For science class the students can use CK12, Quizlet Flash Cards, Quizziz, and a non-technological resource they can use is their interactive notebooks
Mr. Caldwell - The only homework regularly given in Social Studies is to be prepared to spend weekends visiting places we discuss in class throughout the week, and to bring pictures, stories, and memories back to class each Monday.
Mrs. Holland - Students may work on their iReady pathway at home; they can access this through Clever. They also have weekly library books they will bring home.
Ms. Schuster - Please make sure that you do all assigned homework and review your notes nightly. It will make a difference. Make sure your notebook is in the proper order and please keep up with it!