R.S. M. Intermediate
7Th Grade Planning Guide Presentation
Class 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...
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Discuss how a counselor can help you
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Discuss confidentiality
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Explain how to calculate your Grade Point Average
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Discuss and explain RSM Promotion Requirements
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Discuss Common Core
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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?
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
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 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…
Grade Point Average
How to figure out your GPA
1.
Change all of your grades to
points
How many points are your
grades worth?
2.
Add all the points together
A=4
3.
Divide the total by the number
of grades you added
B=3
C=2
4.
The average = GPA
D=1
*Plus (+) and minus (-) do not
change a grade’s point value*
F=0
Sample GPA Calculation
1st 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
SVUSD
Promotion 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 (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 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?