Joyce Garner
8th Grade Math Teacher
Courses Taught:
8th grade Mathematics
BIO
K-8: NGS
High School: Cocke County High School
Bachelor Degree: Belmont University: Mathematics, 1998
Master's Degree: MTSU: Curriculum Instruction, 2008
Middle School Math Certification: ETSU
Certification: K-6; Middle School Math
I have been married to my husband, Chris for 22 years, and we have 2 children. Luke is a Senior in high school and enjoys competing in Cross Country and Track. Leia is a Freshman and loves gymnastics. We love our Friday night pizza and movie nights.
Mrs. Garner's Math Syllabus
Students and Parents should check Aspen for grades often.
Supply List:
8th Grade Supply List
2025-2026
Students will be provided with the following:
- Earbuds
- Colored Pencils
- Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Pencil Pouches
- 2 - 1 inch binders
Students should purchase the following for use in each class:
ELA:
- 1-inch 3-Ring Binder
- 5 Tab Dividers
Math:
- 100 Page Composition book
- 2 Glue Sticks or Individual disposable tape dispenser
History:
- 3-Ring Binder
Science:
- 1 inch 3-Ring Binder
- 100 page composition book
- Sticky Notes
- Scotch Tape Refills
- Ziploc bags
- Roll of Paper Towels
Additional Supplies for Use in All Classes:
- Pencils
- Colored Pencils
- Highlighters
- Ink Pen
- Notebook Paper
Please attempt to purchase the following REQUESTED items for homeroom:
- Post It notes
- Clorox wipes
- Kleenex
- Classroom hand sanitizer
Events/ Announcements:
Sept 17: Fall Pictures
Oct 3: 1:00 Dismissal
Oct 6-10: Fall Break
Oct 15: Picture retakes/ sports pictures
Oct 17: 1:00 Dismissal
Oct 24: Grade Cards
Nov 6: Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 25: 1:00 Dismissal
Nov 26 - 28: Thanksgiving Break
Dec 19: 10:00 Dismissal
Dec 22 - Jan 5: Winter Break
This Week:
- Solving Equations: Does the equation have one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution?
IXLs:
Set 1: A5, A8, B6, B9, B12 due 8/29
Set 2: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 due 9/12
Set 3: M10, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20 due 10/3
Homework:
Nightly: Students may have homework in their blue math folder if they did not finish their daily assignment in class. Those assignments are due the next class day.