El Monte Middle School:
Academic Planning
Counseling Center
Mr. Alvarez
Mrs. Rubalcaba
El Monte
School Counselors
Students are assigned by last name
Last Names:
Counselor:
A–L
Mrs. Rubalcaba
M–Z
Mr. Alvarez
School Counseling
Website
Access the El Monte School Counseling website at:
http://www.cojusd.org/domain/422
● Resources for Students and Parent
● Announcements
● Calendar of Event
● Contact us
Student Expectations
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Attend school and be on time.
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Be prepared to do work in class and at home.
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Maintain grades of “C” or better.
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Talk to all of your teachers about your assignments, ASK
QUESTIONS.
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Follow teacher directions/instructions in each of your classes.
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For additional support, see teachers outside of class.
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Be organized, use agenda, know when assignments are due, take
notes, turn in your work on time.
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Complete all of your homework and read 30 minutes at home
everyday.
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Find a quiet place at home where you can study and concentrate.
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Talk to your counselor about study habits.
ACADEMICS
El Monte Student’s Schedule
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Advisory
English Language Arts
History
Mathematics (2 periods)
Science
Physical Education
Elective/Support (1 period)
RTI Schedule
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Get ready for our first RTI Schedule.
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Intervention / Enrichment / Study Hall period this Wednesday
(9/7/16).
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All student will receive a pass during 2nd period, to report to
RTI class after class.
8 minute break after RTI.
GRADES ARE COMING!
● 1st Progress Report ends is this Friday 9/9/16
○ All of your assignments from 8/16/16 - 9/9/16
■ A report will go home for parents to see
your progress in school.
● Progress Report grade are not final, however it is
the halfway mark on the First Quarter.
● First Quarter ends on 10/07/16!
GRADES (Continued…)
Types of Grading Periods
Progress Reports (ongoing grades)
Quarters (end of a term)
Semesters (permanent grades)
● Quarter grade are final and they go on your report
cards. There are four quarters in a year.
● Semester grades are permanent they go on your
transcript. There are two semesters in a year.
Get involved at El Monte!
We have the following clubs and programs:
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Sports
○ Football
○ Volleyball
○ Basketball
○ Soccer
○ Baseball
○ Softball
○ Tennis
Running Club / Cross Country
Peer Mediators
WEB
Spelling Bee
Science Bowl
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Leadership
ASB
ALPHA Men’s Alliance
AVID
Band
Choir
STEM
MESA
Drama
G.R.E.A.T.
Afterschool program
○ College club
○ Cheer
○ Sports
○ Homework support
Promotion Requirements
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Student need to have all fees paid and textbooks.
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Students must have a GPA of a 2.0
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Students must not have any more than 2 semesters “F’s” in the 8th grade year
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Students must have 95% attendance
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Students must not have more than 5 days suspension during the last 45 days before
promotion
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Students may not have any recent suspensions prior to promotion (2 weeks prior)
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Students will have no more than 10 tardies
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Students will adhere to school dress code
How can you be successful in middle school
and beyond?
- Attitude!
- Attendance (95%+ rule)
- Participation in Class
- Completion of classwork and homework
- Meet assignment deadlines
- Communication between Students, Teachers,
and Parents
- Get involved in your school!
- See page
QUESTIONS?