Attaining Success

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Attaining Success

• Counselor
• Mrs. Espinoza6th Grade

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How students are identified for placement

• CST Scores from the prior year.
• -Placement Tests given to new students at time of
  enrollment.
• District Benchmark Exams.

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CST Scores

• Advanced 400-600
• Proficient 350-400
• Basic 300-349
• Below Basic 299 and Below

If youre not scoring 350, lets talk about it!
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Understanding Class Placement

• Advanced Honors
• Proficient Benchmark
• Basic Strategic

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Changes in Placement

• Increase CST Scores from year to year.
• Increased scores on Benchmark Exams.
• Improved daily work habits, Resulting in
  improved grades.

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G.P.A.

• English A 4
• History B 3
• Math C 2
• Science D 1
• P.E. F 0
• Chorus A 4
• 14 6 2.33

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U. S. Average Annual EarningsRelated to
Education

• Less Than High School Graduate 18,641
• High School Diploma  26,123
• Associate Degree  (2 Years College) 31,936
• Bachelor's Degree (4 Years College) 45,221
• Graduate Degree (More Than 4 Years) 59,804
• U.S. Census Bureau, 2006 American Community
  Survey

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Californias College Options

• Universities of California - top 12.5
• of the high school graduating class
• California State Universities - top 33.3 of the
  high school graduating class
• California Community Colleges graduated from
  high school
• OR 18 years old or older

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Other College Options

• Private Colleges - not supported by taxes and not
  administered by government
• Technical Colleges teach work skills

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Say YES to Success at RVMS

• Miss school miss out!
• Be in your seat when the bell rings.
• Come prepared to learn!

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• Student Planner
• Write down all assignments each period.
• If confused, ask the teacher.
• Do all assignments.
• Turn in your assignment on time!
• If you dont get it turned in ask your teacher
  how to make it up.

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THINGS I CAN DO IN SCHOOL

• Get a Study Buddy whenever you can.
• Listen carefully and take notes.
• Speak up in class discussions.
• If youre confused, ask questions.
• If youre not doing well, ask for help!

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HOMEWORK TIME!!

• Have a regular place to study that is quiet,
  well-lit, and stocked with school supplies.
• Do not watch television while doing homework.
• Put your homework in your backpack!
• Look at the notes teachers write on your tests
  and assignments. Be sure you understand why
  something was marked incorrect.

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WHAT I CAN DO AT HOME

• Get enough sleep. Teenagers require about nine
  hours of sleep. If you get up at 600 a.m., go
  to sleep by 900.
• Eat well. Good nutrition will help you stay
  healthy and in school.
• Get regular exercise to stay healthy.