Transcript 8th Grade at RSM - Saddleback Valley Unified School District

Rancho Santa Margarita
Intermediate School
8th Grade Planning Guide
Presentation
Class of 2012
RSM Guidance Counselors
Bills, 7th/8th Grade Counselor
(Mon-Fri)
 Mrs. Fischer – Intern Counselor
(Mon-Thurs)
 Mrs.
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Visit RSM Guidance Department Webpage –Go
to RSM school website and click on “Guidance”
Our Goal…
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Discuss and explain RSM Promotion Requirements
Review GPA Calculation
Discuss academic success strategies
Discuss and explain SVUSD high school graduation
requirements
Explain California College Systems and admission
requirements
Discuss Career Planning
What can a Guidance Counselor help
students with?
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Assist students with any academic, social, or personal
issues
Monitor and assist students who are struggling
academically
Assist students with their transition to high school
Assist students in meeting promotion requirements
Provide students with information about tutoring,
academic and college planning, and study strategies
Confidentiality
What is it?
Confidentiality
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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…
If you tell a counselor someone is hurting you.
If you tell a counselor about a situation involving a
clear and present danger to yourself or others.
If you tell a counselor about any planned or attempted
criminal activity.
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Grade Classes
English – 3 Trimesters
Math – 3 Trimesters
U.S. History- 3 Trimesters
Science – 3 Trimesters
P.E. – 2 Trimesters
Health – 1 Trimester *
Electives – 3 Trimester of electives or 1 year long
elective
Each Trimester lasts 12 weeks
SVUSD Promotion Requirements
Minimum 1.50 GPA (Grade Point Average)
for the year - cumulative
 Minimum 1. 0 GPA in Math for the year
 Minimum 1.0 GPA in English for the year
 No more than 3 trimester “F’s” for the
year
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How to figure out your GPA (Grade
Point Average) with your grades
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step: Change all of your grades to
points
 Second step: Add all the points
together
 Third step: Divide this total by the
number of grades you added
How many points are your grades
worth?
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=4
=3
=2
=1
=0
Let’s Practice
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English
Math
Science
History
P.E.
Elective
F
D
C+
C
AB
Change all grades to points
Add up all the points
Divide the number of points by
the number of grades. What is the
GPA?
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English
0
Math
1
Science
2
History
2
P.E.
4
Elective
3
Total
12
12 Divided by 6 = 2.0
GPA is 2.0
Tips for Success….
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Use the student planner to write down class assignments, tests, quizzes,
homework and projects
Do homework daily and study
Read every day (20 to 30 minutes)
Ask for help
Make up work when absent
Get organized
Get involved in school activities
Monitor your grades online
Put forth your best effort
Start thinking about your future career and educational plans
THIS YEAR COUNTS! Placement in 9th grade classes, sports eligibility
SVUSD High School Graduation
Requirements
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Earn a minimum 1.75 GPA
Earn 220 credits (165 required credits/55
elective credits)
Complete 8 hours of Community Service
Successfully pass the CAHSEE (California High
School Exit Exam) in both Language Arts and
Mathematics (score of 350)
Demonstrate grade level writing proficiency
(score of 3)
SVUSD High School Graduation
Requirements (Continued)
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English
Math
40 credits
30 credits
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(Must include the content of SVUSD Algebra 1 or 2 years of Algebra 1A and
1B)
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Science
Social Science
Health
P.E. (2 Semesters Required in 9
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Fine Arts and/or Foreign Language and/or Applied Arts/Technical Arts
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30 credits
30 credits
5 credits
20 credits
10 credits
FACTS ABOUT HIGH
SCHOOL
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High School is divided into two 18 week long semesters
You earn 5 credits for a semester course/10 credits for year-long
course (end of 1st sem = 30 credits, end of 2nd sem = 60 credits)
Earn 220 credits to graduate
6 classes are required (9th grade year)
If you fail a class, you make up the class, either in summer
school, adult school, or by taking extra classes during the school
day
8 hours of community service
You must have at least a 2.0 GPA and good citizenship to
participate in extra class activities/athletics
Some classes have prerequisites
Overview of Curriculum
Grade 9
College Prep Classes
 English 1
 Algebra 1 or Algebra 1A
 Earth Science
 P.E. or Athletics/Marching
Band
 Foreign Language/Fine
Art/Applied or Tech Art
 Elective
Honors (H) Classes
 English 1(H/IB)
 Geometry or Algebra 2
 Biology
 P.E. or Athletics/Marching
Band
 Foreign Language
 Elective
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE SYSTEMS
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Community College (more than 100) (Saddleback,
Irvine Valley, Orange Coast, etc.)
California State Universities (23 campuses) (San Diego,
Long Beach, Fullerton, San Luis Obispo, Pomona, etc.)
University of California (10 campuses) (UC Irvine, UC
Santa Barbara, UC Los Angeles, etc.)
Independent/Private Colleges and Universities (USC,
Azusa Pacific, Vanguard, Harvey Mudd, etc.)
The Community College Option
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Local campuses
Less expensive
Earn a 2-year degree
Earn a Career/Technical certificate
Transfer to a 4-year University
California State University
Minimum Admission Requirements
Minimum Subject Requirements “a-g” Subjects
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History/Social Science = 2 years
English = 4 years
Mathematics = 3 years (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
Laboratory Science = 2 years (with lab - one biological, one physical)
Language other than English = 2 years
Visual and Performing Arts = 1 year
College Preparatory Electives = 1 year
NO GRADES BELOW A “C” ARE ACCEPTED BY CSU (make-up all D/F’s)
Minimum of a 2.0 GPA
SAT OR ACT Test
CSU is geared toward the UPPER 33% OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
University of California
“a-g” Pattern of Courses
Minimum Admission Requirements
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U.S. History/Social Science = 2 years
English = 4 years
Mathematics = 3 years ( 4 years recommended) Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
Laboratory Science = 2 years (3 years recommended) Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Language other than English = 2 years of the same language (3 years recommended)
Visual and Performing Arts (drama, ceramics, art, etc) = 1 year
College Preparatory Electives = 1 year
7 of 15 required courses must be completed in junior/senior years
NO GRADES BELOW A “C” ARE ACCEPTED BY UC (make-up all D/F’s)
Minimum of a 3.5 GPA
SAT or ACT with writing
Two SAT subject tests in two separate areas
UC is geared toward the UPPER 12.5 % OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Planning for College
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Maintain high grades and good study habits
Participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, etc.
Participate in Community Service
Take standardized tests seriously
Start saving money
Gather information
Visit college campuses/web sites
Get to know yourself (likes and dislikes)
Career Planning
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There are skills that you are learning right now that will
help you be successful in work and in life.
Basic skills: reading, writing, math, speaking and
listening, basic computer competency
Thinking skills: the ability to reason, to learn, to think
creatively, to make decisions, and to solve problems
Personal qualities: individual responsibility, team
cooperation, integrity, self-worth, self-management,
punctuality, and a positive attitude.
College/Career Links
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College/SAT Planning www.collegeboard.com
Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com (PRA Assessment)
ACT Planning www.actstudent.org
Mapping your future www.mapping-your-future.org
Career Resources www.careerbuilder.com
Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco
America’s Career Infonet (career exploration) www.acinet.org
Campus Explorer www.campusexplorer.com/
UC Planning for College www.universityofcalifornia.edu
CSU Planning for College www.csumentor.edu/planning/middle
school
Scholarship Info www.fastweb.com
Financial Aid Info www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/