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 sons Theo and Lew as well as our dog Gator. Outside of school I love to travel abroad, camp, hike, bike, 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 sons Theo and Lew as well as our dog Gator. Outside of school I love to travel abroad, camp, hike, bike, 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
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.
