Kim Vines
Welcome to 7th grade Social Studies! I'm excited about another successful school year here at Oak Grove Middle. I graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Education and obtained my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Gardner-Webb University. My goal this year is for your child to have a successful 7th grade year. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns.
Daily Schedule:
First Period: Merritt's Homeroom
Second Period: Porter's Homeroom
Third Period: Vines' Homeroom
Fourth Period: Young's Homeroom
Important Dates:
Please check under your child's homeroom for upcoming assignments and assessments. Additional resources are available under your child's google classroom.
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.
Grading Policy:
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.
|
Previous (7-pt. Scale) |
Grade |
Current (10-pt. Scale) |
|
100-93 |
A |
100-90 |
|
92-85 |
B |
89-80 |
|
84-77 |
C |
79-70 |
|
76-70 |
D |
69-60 |
|
<70 |
F |
<59 |
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.
