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RSM Intermediate School

RSM Intermediate School. April 2011 Parent/Student Information Night. Introductions. Dr. Jameson, Principal Ms. Escamilla, AP Mr. Bajorek, AP Mrs. Bills, Counselor. Our Goals…. Provide important RSM information Discuss and explain RSM promotion Requirements

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RSM Intermediate School

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  1. RSM Intermediate School April 2011 Parent/Student Information Night

  2. Introductions • Dr. Jameson, Principal • Ms. Escamilla, AP • Mr. Bajorek, AP • Mrs. Bills, Counselor

  3. Our Goals…. Provide important RSM information Discuss and explain RSM promotion Requirements Explain the curriculum and registration process Review campus safety and discipline Discuss how to be successful at RSM

  4. Vision At RSM, we're focused on learning for all. We work collaboratively to give our students a rich and meaningful educational experience that fosters a lifelong love of learning. Our students work hard, set and reach goals, develop successful interpersonal and workplace skills, and leave here better prepared for life's challenges.

  5. School-wide SMART Goal • All students learn essential standards as measured by common assessments, District benchmarks, and CSTs by the end of the school year. • Learn by doing

  6. PLCProfessional Learning Community • What do we want students to learn and be able to do? • How will we know they’ve learned it? • What will we do if they don’t learn it? • What will we do if they do?

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  8. Welcome to the 7th grade!!!! • First day, Sept. 7th, start time 10:00 a.m. • The regular school day starts at 8:15a.m. and ends at 2:55 p.m. • On our PLC days school starts at 8:15a.m. and ends at 12:35p.m.

  9. Rotating Schedule Two-Lunch Bell Schedule 7:15 – 8:07 O Period 52 8:10 – 8:15 Passing 5 8:15 – 8:27 Homeroom 12 8:31 – 9:22 Mod 1 51 9:26 – 10:18 Mod 2 52 10:18 -10:33 Snack 15 10:37 – 11:28 Mod 3 51 11:28 – 12:08 LUNCH 1 40 12:12 – 1:04 Mod 4A 52 11:32 – 12:24 Mod 4B 52 12:24 – 1:04 LUNCH 2 40 1:08 – 1:59 Mod 5 51 2:03 – 2:55 Mod 6 52

  10. YOUR CLASSES7th Grade 8th Grade English – 3 trimesters Math – 3 trimesters World History – 3 trimesters Science – 3 trimesters P.E. – 3 trimesters Electives – 3 trimesters (year long or trimester long) Villages • English – 3 trimesters • Math – 3 trimesters • U.S. History – 3 trimesters • Science – 3 trimesters • P.E. – 2 trimesters • Health – 1 trimester • Electives – 3 trimesters • (year long or trimester • long)

  11. Monitoring Student Progress Each trimester lasts 12 weeks Report cards available at the end of each trimester Progress reports available at the 6th week of each trimester Parents able to monitor grades on-line

  12. Differences Between Your School and RSM … Dress out for PE everyday! 6 teachers with a rotating schedule Two sets of books (no lockers) Both 1 and 2 lunch schedules Finals Larger campus with more students Promotion Requirements Dances Counselor Electives Extracurricular activities: ASB, PAL, KRSM, FHA, Parks & Rec. sports

  13. Peer Assistance and Leadership - Positive peer role models - Peer mentoring - PAL games PAL

  14. Electives • Due to budget and staffing, students have limited choice in their electives. We do our best. We offer a rich electives program. • No guarantees. • Elective cards due to 6th grade teachers by April 29th!!!

  15. Promotion Requirements Your Grade Point Average (GPA) must be at least 1.5 for the entire year Math GPA must be at least 1.0 English GPA must be at least 1.0 No more than 3 “F” grades for the year Score at or above level 2 on the CST-STAR test

  16. Ways you can be successful in 7th grade!!!! • Good Attendance • Use your planner everyday • DO your Homework and TURN it in!!!! • Get extra help • Communicate with teachers – Ask for help! • Check your grades online (parents that means you too!) • Stay Organized!!! • Plan on 20-30 minutes per night per academic subject

  17. Attendance • Absences- All absences MUST be called into the 24 hour absence line 459-8257 or a note MUST come to the attendance window, first thing in the morning, on the day the student returns • Homework Request accepted on 3rd day of absence • Independent Study – one week advance notice • Tardy – note required to be excused • Early Dismissals – must be received first thing in the morning

  18. Campus Safety and Discipline • Progressive Discipline • Dress Code – Please read the dress code policy which is available on-line • Bell to bell, no cell! • Students aren’t allowed to use electronic devices with headphones (iPods, etc.)

  19. Rachel’s Challenge RSM Students are Respectful, Responsible, and Ready for Rachel’s Challenge: • Look for the best in others: eliminate prejudice. • Dare to dream: set goals, keep a journal. • Choose positive influences and role models in life. • Kind words + Little acts of kindness = Huge results! • Start a chain reaction with family and friends

  20. Upcoming Dates…… • Open House – April 28th 7:00 PM – 8:30 p.m. • Roadrunner Rally (RRR) – August 24th and 25th • Look for a postcard in the mail (end of July) to inform you of when to pick up your registration packet • If you do not receive a postcard, please come to the office with verification of your address. We accept 2 different proofs of residence: your gas, water or electric bills • Locator pickup on-line or in person (9/2)

  21. Registration • Math Placement Test • Taken between March 29th – April 1st • To determine math level placement • Math 7 or Pre-Algebra • Advanced scores on math placement test will allow students the opportunity to take Algebra Readiness Test (ART) • Honors Placement Based on 6th grade teacher recommendation

  22. Roadrunner Rally • Things to do and bring to Roadrunner Rally - Both parents/guardians and students read the Annual Notice Booklet on-line - Read and sign everything in the packet - Bring the following items: 1. SVUSD student registration form 2. Disaster emergency card 3. Annual Notices card 4. Receipt form and checks 5. Backpack for textbooks

  23. STPO’s Mission • Membership • What we support • Why we need you • STPO Elections

  24. Pertussis Immunization Law • Students must have a Pertussis vaccine booster and provide supporting documentation before the first day of the 2011-12 school year. • Please have your child vaccinated with a Pertussis booster before the end of the current school year.

  25. Questions? For further information, please visit the RSM Website: http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us/schools/rsm/rsm2010/

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