1. Doerre Intermediate School
Is it really that different?
Presented by Doerre Counselors
and Administrators

2. Differences between Regulars, Pre-AP, and Pre-AP/GT

3. Homework will be a major part of nightly routine
Regulars
Homework will be a major part of nightly routine
Teacher directed activities and learning
Daily drill of new learning
Review sheets often given before tests

4. Pre AP & Pre AP-GT
Independent learners
Faster pace
Increased homework level
Application level questions and/or essay style tests
Active participation
Self Motivated

5. 6th grade GT
Must have qualified based on previous screening
GT students may be asked to complete outside, independent research/project to be presented in the classroom
TPSP project required

6. Exit Policy from Pre AP Courses
Conference with Teacher
Exit at the end of first semester
It is recommended that the parent contacts the teacher for a conference if the student is not making a “C” average in the Pre AP curriculum

7. 6th grade Bell Schedule 8:15-8:40AM Cafeteria 8:40-8:50AM Gym
8:50-8:58AM Locker then class
5 minutes between classes (exclusively 6th graders)
6th graders eat lunch with other 6th graders only

8. Subjects & Electives

9. Typical 6th Grade Schedule
English/Language Arts Block
Math
Science
Social Studies PE
Elective

10. Language Arts Two periods per day with same teacher
Spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, and composition skills
Homework assigned nightly

11. Math Must know multiplication and division facts prior to 6th grade
Homework given nightly
Before school tutorials/reviews available on test days
Textbook online resource (video tutorials, sample homework problems and practice quizzes)

12. Science General science Lab safety and experiments
Homework assigned 2 – 3 nights a week

13. Social Studies Countries and cultures Map study
Homework assigned 2 – 3 nights a week

14. Electives Art* Theater Arts Band* Choir* Orchestra*
Power Math (required based on STAAR results)
PATH – Next Step
*Requires fees and/or instrument rental
*Band and Orchestra will send letters in late March for instrument selection dates and times.

15. Physical Education 6th and 7th grade
Dress out in their PE uniform daily
Off Campus PE program (paperwork required by June 11th, contact elementary school)
*Category plus hours per week
*Category plus hours per week
Must be a KISD approved off campus PE establishment

16. Home School Communication

17. Binder Reminder Available at Doerreintation Use to record assignments
Teacher and parent can communicate through binder reminder

18. Progress Reports 4th Thursday of each 6 weeks
Distributed during 7th period

19. Teacher Communication
Individual Conference

20. Open House Fall and Spring semester
Fall Open House allows parents to walk through their student’s schedule
Spring Open House has different scheduled activities to visit

21. Social Growth Opportunities

22. Social Growth Opportunities
Doerre offers many new experiences
Clubs
Student Council
Intramurals
Academic and Extracurricular Activities

23. Doerre Clubs Anime Club Campus Life Chess Club Culture Club
DI (Destination Imagination)
Doerre Scribes
Math Club   
NJHS
Doerre Chiefs / No Place for Hate
Student Council (STUCO)
Warriors for Christ
Other ways to get involved: Try out for sports (football, volleyball, basketball, track, cross country, swimming, cheerleading, etc.) Join the choir, orchestra or band! Participate in Theater Arts productions. Compete in drawing and writing competitions!

24. Students Can Prepare By…
Begin now to strengthen organizational skills
Master all math facts
Read, read, read, especially during the summer
Novels
Non-fiction
Current events

25. Parent Strategies

26. How Can Parents Prepare?
Talk with the 5th grade teachers about subject level placement (Regulars, Pre AP, Pre AP/GT)
Help your child make a wise elective choice
Be patient and let your child accept responsibility along with the natural consequences!

27. What Can You Do To Make Your Doerre Student Successful?
Check Parent Connection weekly
Check Binder Reminder nightly
Check teacher websites
Do not accept zeros as grades!

28. Who Do We Call For Help? Classroom teacher(s) Counselors –
Mrs. Halverson (A-G)
Mrs. Kirk (H-O)
Mrs. Berumen (P-Z)
Ms. Pietsch (Case Manager)
6th grade Associate Principal –
Dr. Kulhanek-Rochin (Ms. K)
Principal – Mrs. Patin

29. Additional Resources Student Handbook Class Rules
Project guidelines/Grading sheets
Doerre Website

30. Last Day for Schedule Change
The last day for any schedule change, including both elective change and level change (Pre AP to regulars) will be June 11th at 3:00 pm. After that point, no changes can be honored.

31. Thank you for coming. Have a successful finish to 5th grade
Thank you for coming! Have a successful finish to 5th grade!! See you in August!!