April 2013 Parent/Student Information Night

 Dr. Jameson, Principal  Mr. Elkins, AP  Mr. Bajorek, AP  Mrs. Bills, Counselor  STPO Parents  PAL Students

At RSM, we're focused on learning for all. We work collaboratively to give our students a rich and meaningful educational experience that fosters a lifelong love of learning. Our students work hard, set and reach goals, develop successful interpersonal and workplace skills, and leave here better prepared for life's challenges.

Provide information on course and promotion requirements Explain the curriculum and registration process Review campus safety and discipline Discuss how to be successful at RSM

 First day of school TBD.  The regular school day starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:55 p.m.  On our PLC days, school starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 12:35 p.m.

 Dress out for PE everyday!  6 teachers with a rotating schedule  Two sets of books (no lockers)  Both 1 and 2 lunch schedules  Final exams  Larger campus with more students  Promotion requirements  Extracurricular activities: Dances, MUN, Park and Recreation activities, CJSF, intramurals  Three administrators and one counselor  Electives

One-Lunch Bell Schedule 7:15 – 8:07O Period52 8:10 – 8:15Passing 5 8:15 – 8:27Homeroom 12 8:31 – 9:22Mod :26 – 10:18Mod :18 -10:33Snack 15 10:37 – 11:28Mod :32 – 12:24Mod :24 – 1:04LUNCH 40 1:08 – 1:59Mod :03 – 2:55Mod 6 52

MondayTuesdayWednesday HR snack lunch

 Attend school every day.  Use your planner everyday.  DO your Homework and TURN it in!  Plan on minutes per night per academic subject.  Communicate with teachers – Ask for help!  Check your grades online …  Parents that means you too!  Stay Organized!  Keep up with your Reading Counts.

 Each village has approximately 170 students who share the same math, English, history, and science teacher.  Size and structure of each village subject to staffing, enrollment, teacher credentialing.  Essentially creates a smaller school environment.  Students take electives & PE ‘out of village’.

Peer Assistance and Leadership - Positive peer role models - Peer mentoring - PAL games -Make a difference -Award-winning program

 Join us—nearly every dollar raised by STPO fundraisers or membership goes directly to RSM Intermediate School.  Volunteer—involved parents keep our students successful and safe.  Get elected—make a difference all year long.

7 th Grade8 th Grade Math (3 trimesters) Science (3 trimesters) World History (3 trimesters)U.S. History (3 trimesters) English (3 trimesters) Electives (0ne year or 3 trimesters) Physical Education (3 trimesters)Physical Education (2 trimesters) Health/Fitness (1 trimester) Promotion Requirements Minimum 1.0 grade point average in English and math for the year. No more than three failures in core content areas. Minimum 1.5 grade point average for the year.

 Three 12-week trimesters  Progress reports every 6 weeks  Report cards every trimester  Most teachers post grades on-line

 Many of our teachers provide help on their own time before school, at lunch, after school, or via or Haiku.  READ 180, support for students with disabilities and English learners, peer tutors, ALEKS (STEP MATH), Hotmath (STPO), and other resources, as funding and creativity allow.  Planner contracts, behavior contracts, and parent-teacher-student meetings.

 Personal and academic problems  Parent conferences  Promotion status  Community referrals  Crisis intervention  Classroom guidance lessons  Information on resources outside of the school to help you and your child.

 Do It. Solve It. Own it. See it.  Take responsibility for it.  Do something constructive about it.  Don’t take it personally  See it from the other person’s POV  Complain about it. Avoid it. Deny it. Ignore it.  Keep quiet about it.  Blame it on someone else.  “It’s not my fault. He made me do it.” The RSM Way: ABOVE THE LINE

 Progressive discipline  Roadrunner reminders (teal/blue slips)  Assistant principal remains with each class  Dress code – Please read the dress code policy, which is available on-line  Bell to bell, no cell!  One ear to hear (i-Pods)

 April 18 th : Open House from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  April 19 th : Electives cards due to sixth-grade teachers  On-line Registration: TBD  Sign up for the family portal  Aug. 21 & 22: Roadrunner Rally: Bring in your post card & proof of registration  If you do not receive a postcard, please bring two of the following current bills to the office: gas, water, or electric  Students receive locators (schedules) in homeroom on the first day of school

 Math Placement Test  Taken between April 8-12  To determine math level placement  Math 7 or Pre-Algebra  Advanced scores on math placement test will allow students the opportunity to take Algebra Readiness Test (ART)  Honors/Math Placement Based on 6 th grade teacher recommendation, grades, assessment

 We offer a rich electives program.  Due to budget and staffing, students have limited choice in their electives. We do our best.  Elective cards due to 6 th grade teachers by April 19 th !  Registration info and course description guide available our website on April 15

 Sign up for e-News!  Join STPO and volunteer  Run for a seat on our School Site Council  Attend Back to School Night and Open House  Chaperone dances, sell dance tickets, donate to fundraisers  Communicate with your child’s teachers responsibly (don’t wait for them to communicate with you!)

 Read the Annual Notice Booklet on-line, then sign and bring the SVUSD student registration form  Read and sign everything in the registration packet  Disaster emergency card  Receipt form and checks  Backpack for textbooks  A big smile … for your yearbook photo *Subject to change, pending on-line registration

 Our focus on learning for our students and ourselves.  Teacher collaboration on best practices and how to best serve students.  Awesome community support, from the chief of police to you.  Our rich tradition of academic and personal success of our students.

 Sign up for e-News?  Bring in proof of Pertussis Immunization to your current school.  Sign up for the family portal.  Join STPO.

RSM Open House Thursday, April 18 th 7:00 p.m.

Questions? For further information, please visit the RSM Website rsmintermediate.com

 Report all absences to the 24-hour absence hotline or send a note to the attendance window, on the day the student returns to school.  Homework requests accepted on 3 rd day of absence. Get a study buddy.  Independent Study – one week advance notice.  Tardy – note required to be excused.  Early Dismissals – must be received first thing in the morning.

 Students must have a Pertussis vaccine booster and provide supporting documentation before the first day of the school year.  Please have your child vaccinated with a Pertussis booster before the end of the current school year.

1. Roadrunner Pride Awards - “Caught in the Act” 2. Student of the Tri Luncheons 3. 8th grade Awards Night 4. Fun-a-ramas 5. Dances 6. Talent show, RSM Idol, dance competition 7. Theatrical, band & choral productions 8. After school sports through Parks & Recreation 9. Ironman 10. PAL, ASB, KRSM