Joyce Garner

8th Grade Math Teacher

(423) 623-3811 ext. 238
joyce.garner@newportgrammar.org

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 23 years, and we have 2 children. Luke is a Freshman at Milligan University where he competes in Cross Country and Track. Leia is a Sophomore in high school and plays Tennis. We love our Friday night pizza and movie nights. 

 

 

Students and Parents should check Aspen for grades often.

Supply List:

 

 

 

 

 

 

8th Grade Supply List

2026-2027

Students will be provided with the following:

  • Earbuds
  • Colored Pencils
  • Glue Sticks
  • Scissors
  • Pencil Pouches
  • Pencils
  • 2 - 1 inch binders
  • 1 Pack Tab Dividers

Students will need 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
  • Blue Folder

History:

  • 3-Ring Binder

Science:

  • 2 inch 3-Ring Binder
  • Tab Dividers
  • 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
  • c 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:

    Oct 9: 1:00 Dismissal

    Oct 12-16: Fall Break

    Oct 23: Grade Cards/Fall Carnival

    Nov 3: No school

    Nov 5: Parent-Teacher Conferences

    Nov 24: 1:00 Dismissal

    Nov 25-27: No School

    Dec 18: 10:00 Dismissal

     

     

     

     


     

    This Week: 

     

    Linear Relationships:

    • Slope


     

    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. 

     

    Homework Hotline, Grades 1-8 (615) 298-6636