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Welcome to Mr. Costill’s
Navigator Team Classroom
Back to School NightBack to School Night2015-20162015-2016
Garnet Valley Middle Garnet Valley Middle SchoolSchool
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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
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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)
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Key Words for 6th Grade:
Responsibility/Accountability• Homework, studying, planners, PowerSchool
Transition/Freedom
Growth – Academic & Social• Who am I as a student? As a person?
Confidence!
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Grading SystemPoint 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 100Total points possible
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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.
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Extra Help OpportunitiesExtra Help Opportunities
I am available to offer extra help, clarification of assignments, and study
help for quizzes/test to students:
• During Study Hall daily
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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!
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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
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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
instruction8 Standards of Mathematical Practice
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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
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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!
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Thank you very much for Thank you very much for coming tonight. coming tonight.
I am looking forward to a I am looking forward to a great school year! great school year!
Feel free to contact me Feel free to contact me with any concerns or with any concerns or
questions.questions.
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Social Social StudiesStudies
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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)
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Materials Needed (most students already have these materials)
• 1 section in binder designated for social studies
• Colored pencils• Pencils
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Social StudiesFoundations of Geography
• Themes of Geography• Geographic Tools• Physical Characteristics of Place• Human Characteristics of Place• Patterns of World Settlement
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Social StudiesSocial Studies
World Cultures• Mesopotamia• Ancient Egypt• Ancient Greece• Ancient Rome• Mesoamerican Civilizations-Olmec, Aztec,
Mayan Civilizations• South American Civilizations-The Incas
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Social Studies Textbooks
• Prentice Hall: “World Studies: Foundations of Geography” • Pearson: “My World History:
Early Ages” (online also)
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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!
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Grading SystemPoint system
• Assignments weighted by points possible• Students final grade is calculated by:
Total points earned X 100Total points possible
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Social Studies GradesStudents can earn points from the following
assignments: • Homework• Classwork• Quizzes• Tests• Projects• Group Projects
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Extra Help OpportunitiesExtra Help Opportunities
I am available to offer extra help, clarification of assignments, and study
help for quizzes/test to students:
• During Study Hall daily
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Thank you very much for Thank you very much for coming tonight. coming tonight.
I am looking forward to a I am looking forward to a great school year! great school year!
Feel free to contact me Feel free to contact me with any concerns or with any concerns or
questions.questions.