2016-2017 6th Grade Orientation Slides from Principal Mill's presentation.

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. Nolting Science
Mr. Marro Science
Ms. Onstad Humanities
Ms. Scavarda Humanities
Mr. Eulau Math
Ms. Katumuluwa Math
Ms. Howard ELA II
Ms. Green ELA II
Mr. Sutton Problem Solving
Ms. Reale Technology
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 Problem Solving/ Dean
Ms. Jones Paraprofessional
Ms. Campodanico 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
✕ 3 periods of ELA II
✕ 5 periods of Science
✕ 1 Period of Health
✕ 3 periods of technology
✕ 2 periods of Problem
Solving
✕ 1 period of
Physical Education
✕ 1 period of Dance
✕ 3 periods of Art/Music
✕ 2 periods Literacy
Intensive
✕ 2 Periods Math Intensive
✕ 5 periods of lunch/recess
(15 – 20 minutes)
Mentoring

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!
In 6th grade you may start to think 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!!