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R.S. M. Intermediate 7Th Grade Planning Guide Presentation Class of 2014 RSM Guidance Mrs. Bills, 7th/8th Grade Counselor Mrs. Rex – 7th grade Student Services Mrs. A – 8th grade Student Services Visit RSM Guidance Departments Web 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 CONFIDENTIALITYWhat is it? 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. 16th Tri 1 Final: Nov. 30th Tri 2 Progress: Jan. 24th Tri 2 Final: Mar. 8th Tri 3 Progress: May 2nd Tri 3 Final: June 19th GPA means… Grade Point Average How to figure out your GPA Change all of your grades to points Add all the points together Divide the total by the number of grades you added 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 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