CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL

FOR INNOVATION 2014~2015

Your year

at a glance

Ms. Sinito Principal

Ms. Mills Assistant

Principal

Ms. O’Shea Science

Ms. Weinberg Science

Ms. Alberico ELA

Mr. Jones ELA

Mr. Eulau Math

Ms. Schild Math

Mr. James Science

Mr. Silberberg Science

Ms. Owhor Math

Ms. Kline Math

Ms. Green ELA

Mr. Andrews ELAMs. Cook ELA

Ms. Edwards ELA

Mr. Sutton Math

Mr. Oliva Math

Ms. Allen Science

Ms. Reale Science

Mr. Perron ELA II

Ms. Coyne ELA II

Ms. Austin French

Mr. Camacho Phys.

Ed/Dean

Mr. Colonna Art/Music

Ms. Walker Speech

Ms. Keeler OT

Ms. Levine ESL

Ms. Aviles-Hodges Guidance Counselor

Ms. Ford Guidance Counselor

Ms. Contrino Business Manager

Mr. Castro Parent Coordinator

Ms. Reedy Peer Instructional Coach

Ms. Genduso Peer Instructional Coach

Ms. Molina Dean

Ms. Jones Paraprofessional

Ms. Smith Paraprofessional

Ms. Coluccio School Secretary

Ms. Rosas School Aide

Breakfast is from 7:30 am to 7:55 am

Monday through FridayPeriod Start - End Times

1 8:00 8:482 8:50 9:353 9:37 10:224 10:24 11:095 11:11 11:566 11:58 12:437 L 12:45 1:308 1:35 2:20

Teacher Professional Development

Mondays 2:20 - 4:15

Parent time

Always!

But especially Tuesdays 2:20 – 3:00

After School programs, including GSS, begin right at dismissal. You may not leave and come back.

8 periods of ELA 8 periods of Math 4 periods of ELA II 6 periods of Science 4 periods of French

2 periods of Physical Education

3 periods of Art/Music

5 periods of lunch/recess

Mentoring (15 – 20 minutes)

WHAT IS MENTORING?THE GOAL OF MS442’S MENTORING PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE THAT EACH STUDENT HAS A MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ADULT IN THE BUILDING, IS SELF-AWARE ENOUGH TO HAVE A SENSE OF HIS/HER OWN STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES, AND IS ABLE TO SET AND MEET BOTH ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL GOALS.

Building your strength as a person During mentoring you will meet with your mentor at a

designated time to talk about organization, academics, self-esteem, or anything the two of you set as your goal based on our character competencies.

You will meet once per week and this person is your family’s main point of contact.

Our PBIS expectations, safety, responsibility, respect, and tolerance will also be included in this learning

Have an open mind, be honest, and be ready to participate and you will create strong bonds with other students and understand yourself better.

Common Core Standards – We use these standards as we wrote curriculum, expectations, and assessments for this year. You will work independently, in flexible groups, and in partnerships to complete complex tasks. We believe in you and your abilities. We know you will rise to this challenge and leave the Carroll Gardens School for Innovation ready for college and careers!

Significant Content & 21st Century Skills –

Which city should be selected to host the 2020 Olympics?Ratio and Proportion, Mathematical Analysis, Estimation, comparing data, researching current events…

Not Yet Approaching Meeting Exceeding

Far Below

Grade Level

Below Grade

Level

On Grade Level Above Grade

Level

Academic: One, full year semester ~ Progress Reports will be given at Parent Teacher Student Conferences. One culminating Report Card – End of Year.Mastery Norms at CGSI ~ Within a unit, teachers may provide students with as many opportunities to demonstrate Mastery as they deem appropriate for each individual student.~ Students must demonstrate Meeting/Exceeding in 3 trials to show Mastery. 2 of the 3 trials must be independent. What is independent? *Not HW *Not an assessment immediately after direct teaching *Not dependent upon another student or adult

Student work will be assessed into four categories:

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Final Grade for report card will be numerical. The grade is based on percentage of learning outcomes Met and Exceeded. Students receive more percentage weight for Exceeding. Types of trials/assessments: Independent Work, Group Work, Tests/Quizzes, Tasks, Exit Slips, Do Now’s, Journals, Conference (notes), Speaking

A student’s grade will be calculated based on the percentage of outcomes/standards met or exceeded.

HIGH SCHOOL!You should already be thinking about what type of high school you would like to go to and begin working towards that goal with your mentor. You should be touring potential schools. In the next few months you will be working with your family, counselor, and mentor to get your HS applications in by early December This is an exciting time but MUST be taken seriously. Last year 90 % of our graduates were accepted to one of their top three choices for high school!More information to come!

Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, Be Tolerant

Earn Bee Bucks to spend at the PBIS Store!Earn Buzz Awards to cash in for various class

celebrations!Celebrations at Monthly Assemblies!

Who’s going to win this year, staff or students? Will YOU be the student

Who makes the final basket to beat the staff?What class is going to show the most school spirit?

Who’s going to win the Mini-Olympics?

Being a part of extracurricular activities gives you the opportunity to learn new things, meet people you may not have met, explore, new talents or interests, and stay positively busy! There will be so much offered throughout the year. Join a club or activity! Stay tuned for more information!

In June, in order to be promoted to the next grade without having to attend summer school, you must have the following:

Above 90% attendance Passing ALL of your core subjects Scoring 2 or above on the ELA and

Math tests.

At 442 we stay positive and provide you with incentives and rewards for following the expectations of being safe, responsible, respectful, and tolerant. We also must remind you that we STRICTLY follow the NYC Department of Education’s behavior policy and have ZERO tolerance for bullying, fighting, disrespect for yourselves or others, cutting classes, violence or harassment, etc. This will be followed up on throughout the year. Be a positive leader. Be in uniform everyday and be the model student we know each of you are.

Arrive to school daily and on time Get to class on time Wear their uniform Takes pride in their assignments Sees their mentor Asks for help when they need it Takes and accepts responsibility for their

learning, actions, and language, respecting all school policies.

NEVER gives up!

How can I help my child succeed in school?•Know what we do here (PBL, MBG)•Monitor your child’s progress(Engrade.com, ARIS Parent Link, www.ms442.org, quarterly progress reports, attend PTC, check on schoolwork and assignments.)•Participate in school meetings and events•Communicate with stakeholders including each other, teachers, administration, and staff.•Enforce academic and behavioral expectations

Remember, we are here for you. There is ALWAYS someone you can confide in at CGSI. Whether it be your Principal, teacher, guidance counselor, mentor, or any adult you feel close to, the most important thing is to reach out for help with academics, tough decision making, or just to vent at an appropriate time.

Everyone needs someone to listen.

HAVE A REMARKABLE YEAR!!