
Eighth Grade
welcome to Eighth grade!
Hello from our team
Eighth grade is an exciting and transformative year—a bridge between Middle School and the adventure of Upper School. It’s a time of growth, challenge, and preparation, and we’re honored to walk alongside your child as they rise to the occasion and get ready to soar.
This webpage is here to provide clear, organized access to key information and updates to help make the year smooth, engaging, and memorable. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or needs. We’re here for you!

Eighth Grade at NCCS | Ready to rise—stepping into purpose, maturity, and the calling God has placed ahead.
8th grade / schedule
Week-At-A-Glance
ELA | Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4, Block 5
ON-LEVEL SYLLABUS | ADVANCED SYLLABUS
Math | Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4, Block 5
MATH 8 SYLLABUS | ALGEBRA I SYLLABUS
Bible | Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4, Block 5
SYLLABUS
History | Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4, Block 5
Science | Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4, Block 5
SYLLABUS
Spanish Week-at-a-Glance | Elizalde | Stoye | Peterson
SYLLABI: Elizalde | Stoye | Peterson
Visual Art | Elective A, Elective B)
SYLLABUS
Band | Elective A, Elective B
SYLLABUS 7/8 A | SYLLABUS 7/8 B
Orchestra | Elective A
SYLLABUS
Chorus | Elective A, Elective B
Theater | Hendrix Elective A + B
SYLLABUS
Innovator’s Workshop | Elective A + B
SYLLABUS
Speech | Elective B
SYLLABUS
Moving Forward Program
For details on Moving Forward Program classes and schedules, please email the teachers directly:
Natalie Neal (Math)
April Estes (ELA)
important / links
important / contacts

8th grade teachers
Anna Long | ELA/Grade Chair
Griffin Reeve | History
Scott Fraser | Bible
Ray Guitierrez | Math
Alex Dunn | Science
Middle School Team
Brandon Ewing | Middle School Principal
Amy Wilkes | Middle School Assistant Principal
Aaron Williams | Middle School Dean of Students
Gina Piepmeier | Middle School Admin Assistant
Tiffany Justice | Middle School Chaplain and Counselor


department HEADs
Bible | Scott Fraser
ELA | Ali Dunn
History | Chip Houston
Math | Natalie Neal
Science | Melissa Dorsett
Middle School Athletics | Jimmy Keane
Fine Arts | Megan Pruitt
Business Office | Kristin Prince
Middle School After School Care | Scott Fraser
Moving Forward Program | Brittany Becklean
video / update
In The Middle With Ewing
Check out the latest quarterly video update from Middle School Principal Brandon Ewing.
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