R.S. M. Intermediate 7 Th Grade Planning Guide Presentation Class of 2013

RSM Guidance Counselors Mrs. Bills, 7th/8th Grade Counselor Mrs. Fischer, Intern Counselor (Mon.- Thurs.) Visit RSM Guidance Department's Webpage - click on "Guidance" on the RSM school website

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 the importance of STAR testing Discuss tips for success

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

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

CONFIDENTIALITY What is it?

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

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

Report Card Grades Tri 1 Progress: Oct. 14 th Tri 1 Final: Dec. 2 nd Tri 2 Progress: Jan. 27 th Tri 2 Final: Mar. 9 th Tri 3 Progress: May 1 st Tri 3 Final: June 14th

SVUSD Promotion Requirements SVUSD Promotion Requirements Earn at least 1.5 cumulative GPA (Tri ) 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.

GPA means… Grade Point Average

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

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

Why are STAR tests important ? Indicator of how well students and schools are performing Placement in correct classes Use test results to improve student learning Preparation to pass the High School Exit Exam

How did you score last year? STAR Student Report was mailed home in August California Standards Test (CST) has 5 scoring levels: Advanced, Proficient, Basic, Below Basic, Far Below Basic Your GOAL is to GROW! Even one more correct question can help

Tips for Success at R.S.M. Use your planner every period, every day Do homework daily & study Read everyday (at least minutes) Make up work when absent Stay organized Ask teachers for help Know how you are doing – check grades online! We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not a act, but a habit. Aristotle

Questions?