Oak Team Teachers

Mrs. Spooner—Team Leader, Math                                                        Mrs. Greene—English

Mr. McDowell—Ga. History                                                                         Mrs. Knight—Science

Tabitha Spooner

BS in Middle Grades Math/Social Studies, M.Ed. In Foundations, National Board Certified in Math, Reading Certified

Rod McDowellnews.asp

BA in History, MS in Sports Administration, 2005-2006 National Honor Society Teacher of the Year, Certified in Social Studies & Reading

Yvette Greene

BS in Special Education, MS in Special Education, Certified in Sci, SS, LA, & Reading

Team Goals

Team Rules

Policies

Goals

We are delighted to welcome your 8th grader to the Oak Team. Our goals for this year are:

                                                                 1. to foster an appreciation for education

                                                                 2. to build self-esteem

                                                                3. to teach responsibility and self-discipline

                                                                4. to provide a safe learning environment

Rules

1.  Follow the rules and regulations outlined in the handbook.

2. Be prepared for class

3. Perfumed items such as perfume, lotions, and cologne are not allowed.

Policies

As part of our effort to prepare your child for success, we try to encourage the

 students to develop self-discipline and responsibility. Students are expected to turn in

 assignments on time so that penalties will not have to be assessed. Students are

 expected to follow the dress code outlined in the handbook or be prepared to suffer

 the consequences. Please encourage your child to be in class on time everyday.

Parent Conference

Parent/Teacher conferences can be scheduled by calling    248-2206.

We will be available to meet from 7:30-7:55 and 9:05-10:25 most days of the week.

Please call in advance to schedule an appointment.

Grading scale

We will follow the Decatur County grading scale.

   A: 90-100

B: 80-89

C: 70-79

     F: Below 70

Individual grading systems

                                                                           Reading                                                                   Math  

50% Tests / Projects                                                      50% Tests

       25% Class work / Quizzes                                               20% Homework

                   25% Homework                                                           30% Class work / Quizzes

                                                                           English                                                                     Georgia History              

           50% Tests/Essays / Large Projects                                      50% Test / Projects

                                                                           25% Class work / Homework                                            40% Homework / class work 

                                                                           25% Quizzes / Journals/Projects/Labs                                  10% Quizzes

        Science

                    40% Test / Projects

      25% Lab

                              35% Class work / Homework