6th Grade Math
Hello & Welcome to OMS for the 2025/2026 school year!
This is my 3rd year teaching math at OMS, but my 17th year of teaching. I have 3 sons, 12 grandchildren, 2 dogs, and 1 diva cat. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with my family and animals.
As we embark on this journey together, remember that learning is a process. It is perfectly normal to face challenges along the way. Some math concepts may come to you quickly and some may take more time and practice. It is okay to struggle; that is how we grow and learn.
I look forward to getting to know each of you and creating a positive and engaging learning environment!
COMMUNICATION
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (615) 904-6760, ext. #31178
Please do not hesitate to reach out with ANY questions, concerns, or information regardless of the time of day or day of the week. I will do my best to respond on the same day, but please allow 24 hours for a response. Your engagement is highly valued and I am here to support both my students and parents in any way that I can.
To best way to stay informed of Oakland Middle School's schoolwide information is to view our website regularly: https://oms.rcschools.net
GRADES
Grades can be checked on Skyward. Please check this weekly! This will help students and parents/guardians stay updated on academic progress and any missing assignments.
The Grading Scale:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = Below 60
OMS Grading Policy:
Daily Grades (Bellwork, Classwork, Homework) - 20%
Formative Assessments (Quizzes & Exit Tickets) - 30%
Summative Assessments (Tests, Projects) - 50%
*Summative Assessments may be retaken after a student has completed remediation and all practices for that assessment have been completed or re-practiced.
*Daily Grades and Formative Assessments are not eligible for retakes.
SCHOOLOGY
Schoology is where students go to keep up with all classes and materials. This is accessed through the link on Clever.
PERSONAL ELECTRONICS (Cell phones, headphones, earbuds, etc.)
Before students enter the school, all personal electronics must be turned off or on silent and stowed away in their backpack. If a student has a smartwatch, they are not allowed to use it as a communication device. More information is in the Student Handbook (link is on the right & school's website).
FOOD/DRINKS IN MY CLASSROOM
I do not allow food in my classroom unless it is ordered by a medical professional or special event. Please, only water bottles or spill proof bottles; no cans. Please see the Student Handbook for more details (link is on the right & school's website).
DRESS CODE
To promote a respectful and distraction-free educational environment, students are required to adhere to the school's dress code policy Specific guidelines are available on the Student Handbook (link is on the right & school's website).
