8th Grade

Dear 8th Grade Families,
Welcome to what promises to be a dynamic and rewarding school year at Cowan Road Middle School! As your child enters their final year of middle school, we are excited to partner with you in making this experience a memorable one filled with growth, achievement, and preparation for high school success.
At CRMS, we are committed to academic excellence, personal development, and strong family engagement. The 8th grade year is not only about building on the skills and knowledge acquired in previous grades but also about preparing for the transition to high school and beyond. This year, students will be challenged to think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and take greater ownership of their learning.
We believe that strong communication between school and home is key to student success. We encourage you to stay connected with us through regular updates on the CRMS website, parent newsletters, teacher communications, and our various family engagement events. Your involvement makes a difference, and we look forward to your active participation throughout the school year.
Please be sure to review important information, including class schedules, school supplies, expectations, and upcoming events—all available right here on our website. We also encourage you to ensure your contact information is up to date so you don’t miss any critical updates.
Let’s work together to make this 8th grade year one of growth, excellence, and celebration. If you have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to our 8th grade team.
Thank you for trusting us with your child’s educational journey.
Warm regards,
The CRMS 8th Grade Team
Cowan Road Middle School
Syllabus for Each Content
English Language Arts
Science
Math
Social Studies
8th Grade Supply List
Notebook paper
Composition Notebooks (science)
Spiral Notebook/Composition notebooks (ELA/Math/Soc St)
Pencils
Colored Pencils
Pens
Ear buds/headphones (for 1st period)
Admin for 8th Grade
Dr. Danny Smith- Asst. Prin.
Email Dr. Smith
770-229-3722
Teachers
Douglas Reid – DES/ELA
Shwanda Dukes – Math
Austin Palmer – Science
Candece Simmonds-Ward – ELA
Dihanna Holland – Math
Anitha Pusala – DES/Math
Robyn Hansley – Social Studies
Artavious E. Morgan – ELA
Ashley Hobbs- Math
Senthamil Manojkumar – MID/MOID
Wendy Turner – CR Specialist (DES)
Tilda Brimm-Akins – MTSS Specialist
Sonia Fields – Speech Pathologist
Resources