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

Class of 2016Class of 2016

RSM Guidance •Mrs. Delgado, 7th Grade Counselor

•Mrs. Bills, 7th/8th Grade Counselor

•Mrs. Rex – 7th grade Student Services

•Mrs. Lee – 8th grade Student Services

•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 Common Core

• 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. 15th

Tri 1 Final: Dec. 5th

Tri 2 Progress: Jan. 29th

Tri 2 Final: Mar. 13th

Tri 3 Progress: May 6th

Tri 3 Final: June 23th

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

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

Common Core State Standards Common Core State Standards (CCSS)(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

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!

Questions?