Rising 8th Graders

8th Grade Counselors (2024-2025): 

Pamela Lever, Rising 8th Grade (Students with last name A-G ); Resource Counselor

Christine O'Connell, Rising 8th Grade (Students with last name H-Z)

Carmen Martinez, EML (Level 1 and 2)

Course Selection Planning Worksheets:

Students will receive a "TPMS Course Requests" worksheet along with an "Elective Course Descriptions" handout that outlines all courses available to eighth graders. Students and parents/guardians should plan for the upcoming school year by reviewing course offerings and completing the 8th grade Course Request Google Form to request elective courses. Counselors will work with students through their classes to submit course requests online and will have students complete the Course Request Google Form.  

8th Grade Elective Planning:

If you would like to use the request sheet, make a copy for your own files or make sure you .

MCPS Middle School Program Guide - (for all core course descriptions and an introduction to middle school)