This document provides an overview of the 2014-2015 school year for students at the Carroll Gardens School for Innovation. It includes the school staff, daily schedule, course offerings, expectations for behavior and academics, extracurricular activities, and tips for parents to support their child's success. The goal of the mentoring program is to ensure each student has a meaningful relationship with an adult for setting goals. Students are expected to meet attendance and assessment requirements to be promoted to the next grade.

1. CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL
FOR INNOVATION
2014~2015
Your year at
a glance

2. 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 ELA
Ms. 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

3. Breakfast is from
7:30 am to 7:55 am
Monday through Friday
Period Start - End Times
1 8:00 8:48
2 8:50 9:35
3 9:37 10:22
4 10:24 11:09
5 11:11 11:56
6 11:58 12:43
7 L 12:45 1:30
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.  8 periods of ELA
 8 periods of Math
 4 periods of ELA II
 6 periods of Science
 2 periods of technology
 3 periods of French
 2 periods of
Physical Education
 2 periods of Art/Music
 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 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.

6. 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. 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. 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…

10. 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:
.
Not Yet Approaching Meeting Exceeding
Far Below Grade
Level
Below Grade Level On Grade Level Above Grade Level
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.

11. Students will complete half a year of Art
and then switch to half a year of Music.
Mr. Colonna will teach both of these
subjects. The Arts may also be infused
into core subjects and
offered extra-curricularly.

12. 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?

13. 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!

14. 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.

15. 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.

16.  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!

17. 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

18. 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!!