Meet the Teacher
Mrs. Caren Peterson
Hello Vikings!!
My name is Caren Peterson and I will be teaching 8th Grade Science for the school year 2025-2026. It will be my sixth year at Highland Middle School and I am excited to begin another year as part of the Viking Family. I have been a science teacher for 30 years, and have taught science in grades K-8 in North Carolina and Georgia.
I attended North Georgia College and State University and graduated in 1985 with a Biology Degree. I was also commissioned into the Army as a Military Police Officer upon my graduation from college. I served in the US Army for a short time, which is where I met my husband of 40 years. We have 3 adult children who presently live in Tennessee, New York, and Alabama. Roll Tide! I am also Gigi to my 3 grandsons. In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors, especially visits to the beach.
I look forward to getting to know each one of you as we begin this new school year together. My hope is for each of you to be engaged and excited learners as we explore the 8th grade science curriculum and get you prepared for high school and beyond. Let's make this a great year at Highland Middle School! Go Vikings!
Daily Schedule
8th Grade Schedule | |
7:15-8:05 | Homeroom/SSR |
8:05-9:30 | Electives A/B Schedule |
9:33-10:28 | Core 1 |
10:31-11:23 | Core 2 |
11:26-12:55 | Core 3/Lunch |
12:58-2:00 | Core 4 |
2:03-2:35 | WIN Time |
2:35 | 8th Grade Dismissal |
Google Classroom
Google Classroom will be used on a daily basis. Each day the Google Stream will show the Agenda for the Day. This will include any Slides/Videos/Handouts.
Google Classwork Section will be utilized for Graded Assignments that are done on-line.
NC Curriculum Standards
North Carolina Middle School Science Standards