8th Grade Information
Administrator
Counselor
Team Leaders
Mrs. Erin Turner-Walters Mr. Peter Checco
Our Role
Mrs. Turner-Walters and Mr. Checco are excited to lead the eighth grade team. As Team Leaders, they organize grade level events including fundraising, field trips, the promotion ceremony, and more. The entire grade 8 team looks forward to working with and supporting all the eighth grade students, and preparing them for high school. We act as advocates and encourage all our students to take full advantage of the specialized programs offered in high school.
MYP In-School Field Trip
Maryland: Then and Now
Students will learn everything Maryland through authentic experiences including a jousting demonstration, crab feast, and guest speakers. Every student will create their own quilt tile, this tile will be part of the 2026-2027 eighth grade class quilt.
Magnet Program Information
Click here for information regarding High School Magnet Programs.
Grade Level Links
George B. Thomas Learning Academy
Saturday School is a sixth day of academic instruction with certified teachers in a nurturing and supportive environment. The Curriculum is aligned with that of Montgomery County Public Schools: Grades 1 through 8 focus on reading, language arts and math Grades 9 through 12 focus on core subjects (English and Math); support for High School Assessments; HSA Bridge support available at select sites College and career readiness is emphasized.
High Incidence Accessible Technology (HIAT)
HIAT is a collaborative team that applies the principles of universal design for learning to support school teams to meet the needs of all students. Our mission is to provide training and consultation to build the capacity of classroom environments to incorporate technology options for all students.
Montgomery County Volunteer Center
The Montgomery County Volunteer Center connects individuals and groups to ongoing service opportunities and one-time projects in our community.
