Informational Meeting Sloan Creek Intermediate School

Philosophy of SCIS Sloan Creek Intermediate School will be a bridge between elementary school and middle school. SCIS will build a solid foundation for all students so they may thrive and grow to be productive learners in a safe and age appropriate environment.

What do we want to be FAMOUS for at Sloan Creek Intermediate? Developed by SCIS advisory group Relationships Well Rounded Students Service Learning Rigorous learning environment Trust – between parents, students, and teachers Strong Community Students and Teachers who… are LEADERS. are Respectful. are Courageous. have Integrity. are Reflective.

Nuts & Bolts Our school day will be from 7:45 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Doors will open at 7:05 for breakfast, the CAT & other waiting areas will be open at 7:15. Attendance will be taken 1 st period. Every student will have a locker and learn how to use it. Students will receive Guidance lessons from the Counselor. Grade levels will be grouped in close proximity to each other. Supply Packets will be available soon and the supplies on the list will be used.

Nuts & Bolts - Cafeteria Breakfast – will be served 7:05 – 7:40 daily and a menu will be sent out each month. Lunch – menu will be sent out each month 3 Lines Home Line - Market Fresh Salad Bar offered everyday along with another entrée Italian Line – Italian entrée and pizza Grill Line – variety of sandwiches 3 lunches 5 th Grade – 10:58 – 11:28 6 th Grade – 11:45 – 12:15 6 th Grade – 12:32 – 1:02

A Typical 5 th Graders Day 4 core subjects – meet daily Math – 90 minutes Language Arts -90 minutes Social Studies – 45 minutes Science - 45 minutes Specials Rotation – minute sections a day with a rotation schedule. PE General Music Art Spanish STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Integration Lunch – 30 minutes (1 for entire grade level) Recess – 15 minutes GT Classes offered: The amount of time in each class will be the same as the other core classes. Math Language Arts Social Studies

A Typical 6 th Graders Day 4 core subjects Math – 90 minutes Language Arts -90 minutes Social Studies – 45 minutes Science - 45 minutes Electives minute sections a day PE & Elective Rotation (A/B Day) Elective Rotation: Art, STEM – (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), Spanish Choice: Band, Orchestra, Choir (will attend everyday) Lunch – 30 minutes (2 for the grade level) Recess – 15 minutes GT Classes offered: The amount of time in each class will be the same as the other core classes. Math Language Arts Social Studies Science

Sample Student Schedule PeriodTime5th Grade6th Grade 17:45 – 8:34 Announcements & ELAR 28:37 – 9:21ELAR 39:24 – 10:08ElectiveScience 410:11 – 10:55ElectiveSocial Studies 510:58 – 11:42LunchElective 611:45 – 12:29MathLunch 712:32 – 1:16MathElective 81:19 – 2:03ScienceMath 92:06 – 2:50Social StudiesMath ***DRAFT!!***

Events & Support for ALL Center for Academic Training – “CAT” – a place where students can go and get help with homework or class work during or after school. Class Parties – Christmas, Valentine’s & End Of Year Thanksgiving Feast during lunch Field Day Game Nights – Students will come to school and play volleyball, basketball, karaoke, board games, video games,& more! Student Celebrations

Field Trips 5 th Grade6 th Grade Collin County Adventure Camp – October 21 – 23, Enterprise City Art to Go Perot Museum Lock In – an overnight adventure to the Perot Museum – Date TBD Hawaiian Falls

Meet & Greets For Incoming 6 th Graders… Fine Arts Demonstration – Tuesday, April 30 th from 9:20 – 11:20. The purpose of this demonstration is to learn about the orchestra, band, and choir programs to help students make an informed decision about their fine arts choice. Parents are welcome to attend this event. Walk the Creek – a student tour and lunch at SCIS Incoming 5 th & 6 th Graders – May 24, 2013 Meet the Teacher & Supply Drop Off August 22, 2013

Registration Incoming 5 th graders will not have a registration process. Incoming 6 th Graders will receive their Registration paper on April 30 th. It will be DUE to their homeroom teacher by Friday, May 3, 2013.

Questions & Feedback For additional questions, please contact Wendy Craft at or