Mrs. Law's Lexington Junior High Blog

Positive Thoughts   I get regular emails from the Prevention Action Alliance. They provide education on a number of topics relevant to today's students. The most recent article is something that affects everyone, regardless of age. I would encourage every parent to take a look and consider the information. I posted the article below, and here is the original link:  Link to Article *If you click on the link, you will also see a button at the top of the page to subscribe to their emails!   Know! The Three Steps to a Happy New You! It’s a new year: Have you given thought to what you’d like to take on or improve upon over the next 12 months? How about a happier, more positive life for you and/or your children? When you think back to the year in review, did you experience more negative thoughts than positive? If so, there may be a technique you can use to see things in a more positive, realistic light. And who couldn’t use a little more li

CHANGES This year, Lexington Local Schools adopted a new grading scale. Instead of 92 being the lowest A, now a 90 is the lowest A! Previously, we did not use +/- in calculating grades. With the new grading scale you will now see +/- on grade cards. Some of the language in the student handbook is outdated and I want to make sure everyone has current information! Lexington Local Schools Grading Scale                                                        Grade        Scale       Numerical Value A+           100-97                    4.0 A              96-93                      4.0   A-            92-90                      3.67   B+           89-87                      3.33 B              86-83                      3.0   B-            82-80                      2.67   C+           79-77                      2.33 C              76-73                      2.0   C-            72-70                      1.67   D+           69-67                      1.33