Nikkira Scales » Welcome to Ms. Scales' classroom!

Welcome to Ms. Scales' classroom!

Hello, Warrior Engineers!! 

Welcome to Ms. Scales' Class!  We are going to have a great year full of challenges and new, fun experiences!  Below you will find important information about 

  • Myself (Contact info) 
  • How to handle missing work/late work 
  • How to check your grades 
  • How to check your email 
  • Remind App (method of communication) 
  • Mid-Term/Final Exam Information 

  

If you need any additional assistance or if you have any questions or concerns, PLEASE let me know. I'm here for you. Just email me at scalesn@rcschools.net 

 

   

ABOUT ME 

 

  • I’ve taught STEM for 9 years 
  • This is my 2nd year at Riverdale AND as a high school engineering teacher 
  • I love to solve problems and am rarely ever shocked about anything  
  • I love to sing and I minister at my church 
  • Contact info-  
  • I'm in a portable this year- P17;  
  • Number is (TBA) 

 

 

MISSING WORK 

 

  • If you miss school, you will have 5 days to complete your missing assignment.  Engineering students will be given an alternative assignment if they miss the majority of the current lab. 
  • Missing tests must be made up next class period.  

 

 

LATE WORK 

  • Ten points will be taken off final grade, each day an assignment or task is late.  
  • There is NO make-up work option for students who REFUSE to do work in the classroom. If a student refuses to do work for the entirety of class (or at least doesn’t want to try), this will be a zero that can NOT be made up 
  • When not feeling well, please talk to Ms. Scales and always try your best. I am here for you and will be understanding if I’m kept up to date about what’s going on. 

 

  

GRADES 

Check your grades regularly through Skyward using your assigned username and password. Grades are updated every Monday afternoon by 4pm.  

  • If you need assistance with your login information, visit or call our attendance office at 615-890-6450. 

  

  

OFFICE 365/EMAIL 

  • You can access your Office 365 account by clicking here, the username and password are the same as your computer login at school.  

  

 

 

REMIND APP 

  • We will be using the Remind App as the primary source of communication for all classes.  This is where I will communicate all updates concerning your child. 
  • To join, please text 81010 and type in the code corresponding to your child’s class period with me: 
  • Engineering Design 1 (1st period)- cc3c4g 
  • Principles of Engineering (2nd period)- dh3kbcg 
  • Engineering Design 1 (3rd period)- d8abb4 

 

MID TERM INFORMATION 

Everyone must take a midterm, per administrationNo exceptions. 

  

FINAL EXAM INFORMATION 

Everyone must take a final exam unless they are exempt by the county, per administrationNo exceptions.