RSM Intermediate School

April 2011Parent/Student

Information Night

Introductions

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

Our Goals….

Provide important RSM informationDiscuss and explain RSM promotion

RequirementsExplain the curriculum and

registration processReview campus safety and discipline Discuss how to be successful at RSM

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.

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

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?

Welcome to the 7th grade!!!!

• First day, Sept. 7th, start time 10:00 a.m.• The regular school day starts at 8:15 a.m.

and ends at 2:55 p.m.• On our PLC days school starts at 8:15

a.m. and ends at 12:35 p.m.

Rotating Schedule Two-Lunch Bell Schedule

7:15 – 8:07 O Period 528:10 – 8:15 Passing 58:15 – 8:27 Homeroom 128:31 – 9:22 Mod 1 519:26 – 10:18 Mod 2 5210:18 -10:33 Snack 1510:37 – 11:28 Mod 3 5111:28 – 12:08 LUNCH 1 4012:12 – 1:04 Mod 4A 5211:32 – 12:24 Mod 4B 5212:24 – 1:04 LUNCH 2 401:08 – 1:59 Mod 5 512:03 – 2:55 Mod 6 52

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)

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

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•

PAL Peer Assistance and Leadership

- Positive peer role models

- Peer mentoring- PAL games

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!!!

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

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

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

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.)

Rachel’s ChallengeRSM Students are Respectful, Responsible, and

Ready for Rachel’s Challenge:

1.Look for the best in others: eliminate prejudice.

2.Dare to dream: set goals, keep a journal.3.Choose positive influences and role models

in life.4.Kind words + Little acts of kindness = Huge

results!5.Start a chain reaction with family and friends

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)

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

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 form2. Disaster emergency card3. Annual Notices card4. Receipt form and checks5. Backpack for textbooks

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

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.

Questions?For further information,

please visit the RSM Website:http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us/schools/rsm/rsm2010/