1. R.S. M. Intermediate 7 Th Grade Planning Guide Presentation Class of 2016

2. RSM Guidance Mrs. Delgado, 7 th Grade Counselor Mrs. Bills, 7 th /8th Grade Counselor Mrs. Rex – 7 th grade Student Services Mrs. Lee – 8 th grade Student Services Visit RSM Guidance Department's Webpage click on "Guidance" on the RSM school website

3. Our Goals... Discuss how a counselor can help you Discuss confidentiality Explain how to calculate your Grade Point Average Discuss and explain RSM Promotion Requirements Discuss Common Core Discuss tips for success

4. What can a Guidance Counselor help you with? Academic issues Personal problems Social issues Promotion requirements ANYTHING you need help with

5. How Do I See A Counselor? During snack or lunch Before or after school By receiving a “call slip” With your teacher’s permission By leaving a note to set up an appointment Sending an e-mail

6. CONFIDENTIALITY What is it?

7. Confidentiality Certain personal information that you share with a counselor is confidential or private and told to no one else without your permission. Things that counselors CANNOT keep private… 1.If you tell a counselor someone is hurting you 2. If you tell a counselor about a situation involving a clear and present danger to yourself or others 3. If you tell a counselor about any planned or attempted criminal activity

8. 7 th Grade Classes8 th Grade ClassesEnglish – 3 trimestersMath – 3 trimesters World History – 3 trimestersU.S. History – 3 trimestersScience – 3 trimesters P.E. – 3 trimestersP.E.- 2 trimesters/Health – 1 tri Electives - 3 trimesters Electives – 3 trimesters * Each trimester lasts 12 weeks

9. Report Card Grades Tri 1 Progress: Oct. 15 th Tri 1 Final: Dec. 5 th Tri 2 Progress: Jan. 29 th Tri 2 Final: Mar. 13 th Tri 3 Progress: May 6 th Tri 3 Final: June 23 th

10. GPA means… Grade Point Average

11. How to figure out your GPA 1.Change all of your grades to points 2.Add all the points together 3.Divide the total by the number of grades you added 4.The average = GPA *Plus (+) and minus (-) do not change a grade’s point value* How many points are your grades worth? A = 4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0

12. Sample GPA Calculation 1 st Trimester ClassGradePoints EnglishB+3 MathF0 ScienceC2 HistoryC2 P.E. A-4 ElectiveD1 Total Points = 12 Total Number of Classes = 6 12 Divided by 6 = 2.0 GPA = 2.0= C

13. SVUSD Promotion Requirements SVUSD Promotion Requirements Earn at least 1.5 cumulative GPA (Tri. 1+2+3) Earn at least a 1.0 cumulative Math GPA Earn at least a 1.0 cumulative English GPA No more than 3 trimester “F’s” in core classes for the year

14. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Focus on the 4 “C’s” Critical thinking Communication Collaboration Creativity For more information on the CCSS please go to www.cde.ca.gov www.cde.ca.gov

15. Tips for Success at R.S.M. Use your planner every period, every day Do homework daily & study Read everyday (at least 20-30 minutes) Make up work when absent Stay organized Ask teachers for help Know how you are doing – check grades online!

16. Questions?