M.S. 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation 6th grade Family Orientation slideshow. Learn more about... Mastery Based Learning Engrade online system CGSI Expectations and more

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

2. WHO’S ON STAFF?
ALL STAFF MEMBERS
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
YOUR SAFETY…
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. BELL SCHEDULE
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. YOUR SCHOOL WEEK CONSISTS OF 40
PERIODS:
 8 periods of ELA
 8 periods of Math
 4 periods of ELA II
 6 periods of Science
 2 periods of technology
 2 periods of Problem
Solving
 1 period of
Physical Education
 1 period of Dance
 3 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. 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 2020
Olympics?
Ratio and Proportion, Mathematical Analysis,
Estimation, comparing data, researching
current events…

10. MASTERY BASED GRADING
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. ART & MUSIC
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. 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?

13. 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!

14. PROMOTION POLICY
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. 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.

16. SUCCESSFUL CGSI STUDENTS:
 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. PARENTS AS PARTNERS
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

18. 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!!