R.S. M. Intermediate R.S. M. Intermediate 77ThTh Grade Planning Guide Presentation Grade Planning Guide Presentation

Class of 2013Class 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 e-mail

CONFIDENTIALITY

What is it?

ConfidentialityConfidentialityCertain 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

7th Grade Classes 8th Grade Classes

English – 3 trimesters English – 3 trimesters

Math – 3 trimesters Math – 3 trimesters

World History – 3 trimesters U.S. History – 3 trimesters

Science – 3 trimesters Science – 3 trimesters

P.E. – 3 trimesters P.E.- 2 trimesters/Health – 1 tri

Electives - 3 trimesters Electives – 3 trimesters

*Each trimester lasts 12 weeks

Report Card GradesReport Card Grades

Tri 1 Progress: Oct. 14th

Tri 1 Final: Dec. 2nd

Tri 2 Progress: Jan. 27th

Tri 2 Final: Mar. 9th

Tri 3 Progress: May 1st

Tri 3 Final: June 14th

SVUSDSVUSDPromotion RequirementsPromotion 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.

GPA means…GPA means… Grade Point Grade Point

AverageAverage

How to figure out your How to figure out your GPAGPA

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 CalculationSample GPA Calculation1st Trimester

Class Grade Points

English B+ 3

Math F 0

Science C 2

History C 2

P.E. A- 4

Elective D 1

Total Points = 12

Total Number of Classes = 6

12 Divided by 6 = 2.0

GPA = 2.0= C

Why are STAR tests Why are STAR tests importantimportant??

•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?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 Tips for Success at R.S.M.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!

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not a act, but a habit. Aristotle

Questions?