8th Grade

• In September, the Counselor and Assistant Principal visited 8th grade classrooms. During this session, students learned about the role of the school counselor and the various ways our Student Services team supports them throughout the school year. The lesson also introduced important topics such as academic planning, goal setting, and preparing for high school. We look forward to partnering with you to support your student’s success this year, to share about our respective roles in school and how we partner on supporting students. 

The application portal for Early College, Magnet, and Year-Round schools will open October 15, 2025.

All 8th grade students will access a Canvas course titled “Journey to 2030”, which will serve as their central hub for announcements, information, and resources throughout the school year. This course is designed to support students as they plan and register for high school.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to obtain observer access in Canvas to stay informed and actively support their student’s high school planning at home.

Key Dates 

Oct. 15-Dec. 12, 2025: Early College Application window for Early Colleges, Leadership Academies and Crossroads FLEX High School

Oct. 15-Jan. 22, 2026: Choice Application window for magnet and year-round schools.

Feb. 19, 2026: Notification of results for all application windows

March 2-13, 2026: Second Chance Magnet application window

The Carnage Middle School Student Services team will deliver classroom guidance lessons on Trafficking Prevention and Safety to 7th and 8th grade students as mandated by NC Senate Bill 297. Lesson objectives vary by grade level as outlined below. 

Human Trafficking Objectives to be taught by grade level:

• Grade 7 – 7.ICR.3.3 Recognize that sexual harassment may contribute to sexual abuse, sexual assault and sex trafficking and the feelings that result from these behaviors.

• Grade 8 – 8.ICR.1.2 Identify the reasons that people engage in violent behaviors (bullying, hazing, dating violence, sexual assault, family violence, verbal abuse, sex trafficking) and resources for seeking help

  • • Parent Letter (English)

    • Parent Letter (Spanish)