Greetings Kingsmen!
This page was made just for you! There is a lot of useful information for you to help make middle school an enjoyable time. Take some time to scroll down to view the helpful information!
Kingsmen Keys to Success
Every Kingsmen can have a fun, successful time in middle school. Click and read the tips to help you while at NCM.
Promotion Requirements
District requirements state students must pass 21 courses (earn 21 credits) to participate in 8th Grade Promotion and receive at Certificate of Promotion. The requirments are as follows:
English- 4 credits*
Math- 4 credits
Science- 4 credits
Social Science- 4 credits
PE- 4 credits
Elective- 1 credit
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*each semester class equals one credit
Student Academic Support
The following is available for students to receive support with the material they are learning in their classes:
​Before-school Tutoring NCM Library 7:00-8:00am Mon-Fri
After-school Tutoring NCM Library 3:10-4:10pm Mon-Thur
Rise Up Fridays By Department, Designated Dates
Saturday School Designated Dates
Kingsmen Prepare for Success
Resources
Below are resources to help make your time at National City Middle fun, stress-free, and full of learning.
Before- and After-School Program; School Sports
Available for Academic, Social/Emotional, College/Career Support
Saturday School
Designated Saturdays for Attendance and/or Tutoring 8:00-12:00pm
I Grade Tutorial
Make up final semester grade of "F" or "I" for Promotion requirements
Tutoring
Before- and After-School in NCM Library
7:00-8:00am
3:10-4:10pm
Rise Up Fridays
Designated Fridays by Department (for example, English only, Science only)
How to Calculate Your GPA
Grade Point Average is calculated by adding the following points for each semester grade and dividing by 6 for the number of classes.
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A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
What is Griselda's gpa?
Want to calculate your own gpa? Ask your counselor for a copy of your transcript, then use this worksheet to practice!
Health & Wellness
We all need balance in our lives. Feeling good about ourselves helps us enjoy life, helps us help others enjoy life. When we are happy, we work together to make NCM a better place. All of us also experience not-so-good days. When that happens, connect with people who support and care for you- and as always, Counselors are here to help in any way possible.
Here are some tools to help remind you of the importance of mental health and well-being.
SUHSD Virtual Wellness Room
College & Career Exploration
It's Never Too Early to Think About Your Future.
What high school will you be attending? What do you plan to do after that? College? Now that you know your strengths, what are some jobs or careers you can use those strengths in?​
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Your strengths do not determine what careers to look into, but they can help you be successful in the job you choose. California Colleges can help you with your planning.
SUHI Red Devils
Next Steps
Sweetwater High is ready to welcome all Kingsmen after 8th Grade Promotion. Click on SUHI Counseling for more information.