Transcript BTSN PowerPoint

Welcome to
Mr. Costill’s Navigator
Team Classroom
Back to School Night
2015-2016
Garnet Valley Middle School
Education/Background
• Susquehanna University – B.L.A.
• Wilmington University – Masters Special Education
(Expected 2016)
• Elementary Education Certification – K-6
• 2nd year at GVMS; 1 year at Bethel Springs; 2 years at
GVE(5th Grade)
• Community member – Coach Football, Wrestling and
Lacrosse at GVMS
Contact Information
• Phone number: 610-579-5168
• Email: [email protected]
• Best times to reach me:
• 12:30-3:00 p.m (by phone)
• Email (anytime)
• Navigator Team parent meetings
@ 1:45 p.m. T, W, Th
•Fall parent conferences: November, 23,24
and 25, 2015 (usually by invitation in
Middle School)
Key Words for 6th Grade:
Transition/Freedom
Responsibility/Accountability
• Homework, studying, planners, PowerSchool
Growth – Academic & Social
• Who am I as a student?
As a person?
Confidence!
Grading System
Point system
• See GVMS grading scale (letter grades; 8-point scale)
• Assignments weighted by points possible
• Students final grade is calculated by:
Total points earned X 100
Total points possible
Math Grades (letter grades)
Students can earn points in the following ways:
• Homework (Help your child!) – temporary zero
in PowerSchool if missing
• Class work
• Quizzes & Tests
• Binder/Notebook Checks (organization)
Extra credit is earned by bonus points on
quizzes & tests.
Extra Help Opportunities
I am available to offer extra help,
clarification of assignments, and study
help for quizzes/test to students:
• During Study Hall daily
Homework
• Check PowerSchool for your child’s assignments &
current grades; Review with your child once per week;
Click on anything that is blue for more detail.
• Homework can be expected 4 nights a week (~25% of
grade); Help your child. HW is self-checked in class.
• Students should be reviewing concepts discussed in class
15-20 minutes per night or in Study Hall
• Late homework (one day) – 1.5 points out of 2, 3 out of 4
(Depending on length of assignment)
• More than 1 day late-no credit
• LATE HOMEWORK IS BETTER THAN NO HOMEWORK!
Math Overview
• Math classes in 6th grade are leveled.
• Accelerated (Pre-Algebra), Enrichment, Level 1
(on-level), Level 2
• The Math textbook complements the instruction
in class.
• Math State testing window is April 19 through
21, 2016
• Homework counts!
• 4 marking periods with letter grades
• Honor Roll/Distinguished Honor Roll
Math Overview
• New curriculum based on PA Core State
Standards
 Introduced in 5th grade 2013-14 school year
 Less focus on memorization
 More emphasis on understanding and
problem solving
 Equal exposure to discovery and direct
instruction
8 Standards of Mathematical Practice
Major Units of Study
• The Number System – fraction & decimal
operations; rational numbers (numbers that can
be written as a fraction)
• Expressions & Equations – write, interpret & use
expressions, equations & inequalities
• Ratios & Proportional Relationships –
understand ratio concepts; use ratio reasoning
• Geometry – solve problems involving area,
surface area, and volume
• Statistics & Probability – summarize & describe
distributions; understand variability
Resources
• Class notes
• Textbook: Big Ideas Learning: Big Ideas Math
(Green book)
• Textbook website www.bigideasmath.com
• My teacher website http://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/gvms/costilm
• Me
• You!
Thank you very much for coming
tonight.
I am looking forward to a great
school year!
Feel free to contact me with any
concerns or questions.
Social Studies
Contact Information
• Phone number: 610-579-5168
• Email: [email protected]
• Best times to reach me:
• 12:30-3:00 p.m (by phone)
• Email (anytime)
Materials Needed
(most students already have these materials)
• 1 section in binder designated for
social studies
• Colored pencils
• Pencils
Social Studies
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Foundations of Geography
Themes of Geography
Geographic Tools
Physical Characteristics of Place
Human Characteristics of Place
Patterns of World Settlement
Social Studies
World Cultures
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Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Mesoamerican Civilizations-Olmec, Aztec,
Mayan Civilizations
• South American Civilizations-The Incas
Social Studies Textbooks
• Prentice Hall: “World Studies:
Foundations of Geography”
• Pearson: “My World History:
Early Ages” (online also)
Homework
• Check PowerSchool for your child’s assignments &
current grades
• Homework can be expected 2-3 nights a week
• Students should be reviewing concepts discussed in
class 15-20 minutes per night/study hall
• Late homework (1 day) - 4 points out of 5
• More than 1 day late – 10% deducted per day
• LATE HOMEWORK IS BETTER THAN NO
HOMEWORK!
Grading System
Point system
• Assignments weighted by points possible
• Students final grade is calculated by:
Total points earned X 100
Total points possible
Social Studies Grades
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Students can earn points from the following
assignments:
Homework
Classwork
Quizzes
Tests
Projects
Group Projects
Extra Help Opportunities
I am available to offer extra help,
clarification of assignments, and study
help for quizzes/test to students:
• During Study Hall daily
Thank you very much for coming
tonight.
I am looking forward to a great
school year!
Feel free to contact me with any
concerns or questions.