2016-2017 CGSI 7th grade Orientation Slides
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This document provides an overview of the Carroll Gardens School for Innovation for the 2016-2017 school year. It includes information about staff members, the daily bell schedule, the school week structure consisting of various subjects, mentoring and PBIS programs to promote positive behavior and academics, project based and intensive learning opportunities, and expectations for student success. Parents are encouraged to monitor their child's progress and communicate with the school.
2016-2017 CGSI 7th grade Orientation Slides
- 1. CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION 2016~2017 Your year at a glance
- 2. WHO’S ON STAFF? ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY YOUR SAFETY… Ms. Mills Principal Mr. James 7 Science Ms. Green 7 Science Mr. Brandon 7 Math Mr. Oliva 7 Math Mr. Bruder 7 ELA Mr. Jones 7 ELA Mr. Perron ELA II Ms. Garman ELA II Mr. Sutton Problem Solving Mr. Daley Spanish/ Technology Ms. Reale Technology Mr. Colonna Art/Music Mr. Camacho Phys. Ed/Dean Ms. Allen Speech Ms. Keeler OT Ms. Oh ESL Ms. Aviles-Hodges Guidance Counselor Ms. Ford Guidance Counselor Ms. Contrino Business Manager Mr. Castro Parent Coordinator Ms. Genduso Math Coach Ms. Molina Dean/ Problem Solving Teacher Ms. Smith Paraprofessional Mr. Gomez Paraprofessional Ms. Feliciano Paraprofessional Ms. Coluccio School Secretary Ms. Rosas School Aide Ms. Coiro School Aide
- 3. BELL SCHEDULE Breakfast is from 7:30 am to 7:55 am Monday through Friday Period Start - End Times 1 8:00 8:49 2 8:51 9:36 3 9:38 10:23 4 10:25 11:10 5 11:12 11:57 6 L 11:59 12:44 7 12:47 1:33 8 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.
- 4. YOUR SCHOOL WEEK CONSISTS OF 40 PERIODS: ✕ 6 periods of ELA ✕ 6 periods of Math ✕ 4 periods of ELA II ✕ 5 periods of Science ✕ 2 periods of Technology ✕ 2 periods of Spanish ✕ 2 periods of Problem Solving ✕ 2 periods of Physical Education ✕ 2 periods of Art/Music ✕ 2 periods ELA Intensive ✕ 2 periods Math Intensive ✕ 5 periods of lunch/recess ✕ Mentoring (15 – 20 minutes)
- 5. 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 review your mastery ratings and set future goals ✕ 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.
- 6. HIGH STANDARDS 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!
- 7. 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. In 7th grade you may start to tour potential schools. In 8th grade you will be working with your 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!
- 8. ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES If you are interested in advanced math or science, there will be opportunities in 8th grade for high school level work… stay on top of your academics!
- 9. PROJECT BASED LEARNING Significant Content & 21st Century Skills – Which city should be selected to host the 2024 Olympics? Ratio and Proportion, Mathematical Analysis, Estimation, comparing data, researching current events…
- 10. INTENSIVES ✕ Intensives are small group made up of students in the same grade from all three classes. ✕ The groups are made to help you work on mastery of common learning outcomes. ✕ You may change groups from time to time based on what you need. ✕ You will have two periods of Literacy and Math Intensive per week.
- 11. MASTERY BASED GRADING 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: . 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.
- 12. THE HIVE ✕ The Hive is the learning app for checking Mastery Grades, tracking PBIS reward points (SWIPS), and writing and monitoring Goals with your Mentor. ✕ You can monitor your Mastery Ratings, SWIPS reward Points and Goals during Mentoring.
- 13. PBIS INCENTIVES AND REWARDS FOLLOWING THE EXPECTATIONS! 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?
- 14. SWIPS AND PBIS ✕ SWIPS are used to obtain school privileges available to your grade. ✕ Students will be rewarded with Bee Bucks for good behavior. + Use your bee bucks every other Monday to purchase rewards at the Bee market ✕ Help your class earn Buzz Points for demonstrating the PBIS Expectations
- 15. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 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!
- 16. BEHAVIOR CODE & CONSEQUENCES At 442 we stay positive and provide you with incentives and rewards for following the expectations of being safe, respectful, responsible, 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.
- 17. SUCCESSFUL CGSI STUDENTS: ✓ Arrive to school daily and on time ✓ Get to class on time ✓ Wear their uniform ✓ Take pride in their assignments ✓ See their mentor ✓ Ask for help when they need it ✓ Take and accept responsibility for their learning, actions, and language, respecting all school policies. ✓ NEVER gives up!
- 18. PARENTS AS PARTNERS How can I help my child succeed in school? • Monitor your child’s progress on The Hive, NYC Schools Account, 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
- 19. OPEN DOORS AND OPEN COMMUNICATION… 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!!