Jon McKinney
Hello and welcome all Avengers and parents!
My name is Jon McKinney and I teach math here at Oak Grove Middle School. I am originally from a small town called Sligo located in western Pennsylvania. After earning my Bachelor's degree and a minor in math from Penn State University, I worked as a mechanical engineer in Cleveland. After making the decision to become a teacher, I went to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where I received a Master's of Education in Middle and Secondary Instruction with concentrations in middle school math and science. Shortly after graduating, my wife Laurie and I moved to North Carolina and since then we have lived here with our son Theo and dog Gator. Outside of school I love to travel abroad and spend time with my friends and family.
My name is Jon McKinney and I teach math here at Oak Grove Middle School. I am originally from a small town called Sligo located in western Pennsylvania. After earning my Bachelor's degree and a minor in math from Penn State University, I worked as a mechanical engineer in Cleveland. After making the decision to become a teacher, I went to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where I received a Master's of Education in Middle and Secondary Instruction with concentrations in middle school math and science. Shortly after graduating, my wife Laurie and I moved to North Carolina and since then we have lived here with our son Theo and dog Gator. Outside of school I love to travel abroad and spend time with my friends and family.
If you ever have any questions please feel free to contact me via email of phone. [email protected] or 336-474-8250
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Class Schedule
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- 1st Period - Planning
- 2nd Period - Planning
- 3rd Period - McKinney HR - 7th Grade Compacted Math
- 4th Period - Griffin HR - 7th Grade Math
- 5th Period - Evans HR - 7th Grade Compacted Math
- 6th Period - Skeen HR - 7th Grade Math
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Grading
There shall be a minimum number of grades in the following categories each grading period:
*Major Works - 3
*Minor Works - 4
*Class/Homework- 5
Major Works consist of the following: tests, projects, presentations, papers,
performances, and other teacher defined assignments
Minor Works consist of the following: quizzes, group and teacher-led activities,
notebooks, cooperative activities, small scale labs, projects, group work. etc.
Make-Up Work
It is the student's responsibility to get make-up work from their teacher's.
They will have 5 days from the day that they return to complete make-up work.
Late Work
Students shall not receive a 0 for turning in late assignments.
Students will receive a 10 point deduction for each day for late work.
Current 10-point Grading Scale
Beginning with academic year 2015-2016, Davidson County Schools adopted a
10-point grading scale for all students in grades 3-12.
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Previous (7-pt. Scale) |
Grade |
Current (10-pt. Scale) |
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100-93 |
A |
100-90 |
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92-85 |
B |
89-80 |
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84-77 |
C |
79-70 |
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76-70 |
D |
69-60 |
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<70 |
F |
<59 |
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Classroom Expectations:
Respect the School:
* No food, drink, or gum.
* Do not write on desks,walls, etc.
* Help keep our school beautiful!
Respect the Teacher:
* Stay in your seat during instruction.
* Do not talk back or make inappropriate comments.
* Do what is expected.
Respect Others:
* Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
* Don't disrupt the learning of others.
Respect Yourself:
* Bring all materials to class.
* Be prepared to learn.
* Do your best work.
