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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?