Phone: 919-934-4696
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Degrees in Education with Psychology and Computer Science Minors Higher education in History Certificate in Electronics Certificate in Taxidermy Private Pilot Licence
Mr. Paul Costa
Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year.
This is my 30th year teaching school and I look forward to working with you all this year. I am teaching both 7th and 8th grade Social Studies classess this year.
My email; Paulcosta@johnston.k12.nc.us
Room Extension is 5035
Daily Schedule
1st block 8th Grade Social Studies
2nd block Planning
3rd Block Overtime
4th Block 7th Grade Social Studies
5th Block 7th Grade Social Studies
6th Block 8th Grade Social Studies
For the first 9 weeks of school we will be covering the following topics
7th Grade Geography, The Renaissance, The Reformation, The Age of Exploration, The Enightenment
8th Grade NC regions and Geography, Pre-contact Native Americans, English Colonies, Jamestown, Lost COlony, NC Back Country, Pre-Revolution Era
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2021 SmMS Orientation FAQ
2021-2022 Frequently Asked Questions for Smithfield Middle Families
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Fall Sports Tryouts
Smithfield Middle school will have fall sports tryouts on Monday, August 16th starting at 4:00. The fall sports tryouts are for Boys Soccer, Cheerleading, Volleyball, and Football.
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Back to School Orientation
Smithfield Middle School will be hosting a Back to School Orientation Thursday, August 19th. Students will get their schedule and be able to meet their teachers. The 6th grade orientation will be from 2:00-4:00. The 7th and 8th grade orientation will be from 5:00-7:00.
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Summer EOG Retesting Information
Smithfield Middle School will offer remediation for students who did not pass one or more of their End Of Grade Exams. Students already attending the Summer Learning Program will not need to attend the remediation sessions.
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Mini-Camp for Rising 6th Graders!
Smithfield Middle School will host a Mini-Camp for Rising 6th Graders on Thursday, August 5 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
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2021 EOY Important Dates
Ensure that you don't miss anything important at the end of the year! Click on the link below for upcoming events.
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Attention: Rising 6th Graders!
Attention: Rising 6th Graders! Complete the form to sign up for band or chorus by June 15th.
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Attention 8th Grade Families: Parent Night at SSS High School
SSS High invites 8th grade students and their families to a Family Night for rising 9th graders on Thursday, April 15th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. 8th graders should make plans to attend this drop-in session for families to learn more about high school. A teacher panel will be available to answer questions as well. Google Meet Link for Thursday, April 15: meet.google.com/nwy-kikz-dki
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First Semester Awards Day!
Itโs First Semester Awards Day! View the First Semester Awards Presentations using the links inside.
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Smithfield Middle School Portrait of a Graduate
Smithfield Middle School honors students with the Portrait of a Graduate award monthly. Awards are based on JCPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes.
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JCPS offering Substitute Teacher Temporary Incentive Pay Plan
Johnston County Public Schools is now offering a Substitute Teacher Temporary Incentive Pay Plan for substitutes.
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JC BOE votes to require masks for all JCPS students and staff
At their August meeting, the Johnston County Board of Education voted 4-3 to make face coverings required indoors in all Johnston County Public Schools campuses and on all buses for students, staff, and guests. This updated mask requirement is effective immediately.
