Mrs. Nelson

Welcome Cubs and Cub Families! I am the Visual Arts teacher. This is my 6th year at Ridge Creek and my 9th year as an educator. I am a two-time Teacher of the Year recipient (2020 and 2017). I look forward to creating with our Cubs this year.

Grading Guidelines

Students in grades K-2 are graded on a 4, 3, 2, 1 scale.  Students in 3-5 are graded on an E, S, N, U scale.  The following descriptors are used to provide structure and explanation for our grading process. 

"E" (Excellent) will be equivalent to "4." The descriptors for this grade are:

“Consistently meets and often exceeds standards,” “Rare to no errors,” “Rarely needs support to meet standard. Independently and or collaboratively works with ease and extends”

"S" (Satisfactory) will be equivalent to "3." The descriptors for this grade are:

“Regularly meets standards,” “Limited errors,” “Occasionally needs teacher support.  Demonstrates proficiency”  

"N" (Needs Improvement) will be equivalent to "2." The descriptors for this grade are: 

“Beginning to meet standards,” “Many errors,” “Frequently needs teacher support”

"U" (Unsatisfactory) will be equivalent to "1." The descriptors for this grade are:

“Working below grade level,” “Needs strong instructional support”  

"Every child is an artist." -Pablo Picasso

Email: knelson@humbleisd.net

Room: 1202

Phone: (281)641-3750