Welcome to Melissa Griffith's 6th grade Social Studies class!

Hello, and welcome to the 2023 - 2024 school year! This year begins my 24th year of teaching, and I look forward to working with you in order to support your child's education.  Please know that my door is always open, and I appreciate the opportunity to get to know you and your child this year.  I hope your child has his/her best year yet, and makes many wonderful memories during his/her last year here at JMS!

A little about me: 

My name is Melissa Griffith, and I am a native of Pickens County. I attended Pickens County schools from Pre K until I graduated from Pickens High School, and I feel very fortunate to be able to teach in my hometown school system!

I hold both a Bachelor of Science Degree (1998) from Brenau University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree (2009) from Piedmont College, both in Early Childhood Education. In addition to those degrees, I also received my endorsement and certification in Middle Grades Social Sciences. 

On a more personal note, my former (late) husband Randy and I have three grown children; Troy, Tyler, and Macey. Later in life (2016), I remarried. My husband Carl has two grown children; Cari and Trevor. Together, Carl and I share 5 wonderful adult children, and 13 remarkable grandchildren! My hobbies include kayaking, fishing, camping, and most of all, I enjoy spending time with our children and grandchildren!

Thank you for letting me be a part of your child's 6th grade year! If you ever need to reach me, you may contact me here at the school by either e-mail or at the following number.  

     e-mail: melissagriffith@pickenscountyschools.org

     School:  706-253-1730

2023 - 2024 Calendar

Daily Schedule:

Griffith Schedule           2023 – 2024

8:30 - 9:00 Homeroom/Thinking Map Instruction
9:00 - 9:40 Connection 1
9:40 - 10:20 Connection 2
10:20 - 11:03 Block 1A (Class 2)
11:03 - 11:45 Block 1B (Class 20)
11:45 - 12:28 Block 2A (Class 3)
12:28 - 12:52 Lunch
12:52 - 1:35 Block 2B (Class 30)
1:35 - 2:18 Block 3A (Class 4)
2:18 - 3:00 Block 3B (Class 40)

 

Student Grades:

Student Grades:  Infinite Campus Parent Portal. 

First, to sign up as a parent:  send an e-mail to: parentportal@pickenscountyschools.org

Once you have signed up and have all of your login information, you can click on the link below to access your account.

https://campus.pickens.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/pickens.jsp

 

I can't stress enough the importance of keeping up with your child's grades.  If you are not a member of the parent portal yet, please sign up.  Grades are posted within a day or maybe two of when your child had the assignment. Please click the link above to sign up.  Thank you!

 

 

One of my favorite things to do is go kayaking with my husband.

One of my favorite things to do is go kayaking with my husband.