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Ulrich Administrators Principal Dr. Kathy Brown Assistant Principals Tanya Brogger, All 6 th grade and 7 th grade Girls Kevin Winfield, All 8 th grade and 7 th grade Boys

Ulrich Staff Counselors Dr. Ruth Brazile, 6 th grade Tammie Doss, 7 th grade Courtney Parker, 8 th grade Sally Miller, Case Manager Librarian LeeAnn Devore Nurse Fay Harrison

What will your 6 th grade day look like?

Before School Students may enter the building and go to the cafeteria at 8:30 At 8:50 students are dismissed to their lockers to unpack backpacks and get materials for class Tardy bell rings at 9:00 a.m.

Lockers Each student is assigned an individual locker and lockers need to have locks on at all times Combination locks are rented through school during our orientation nights before school starts Locker cleanouts available through counselor

During the Day… Four minute passing period 6 th grade classes are all downstairs 6 th grade Office centrally located – 6 th grade Principal, Counselor and Secretary Separate lunch for only 6 th graders

Lunch Separate 6 th grade Lunch More choices – Klein Lines and Snack Bar Menus available online and also on monitors in the cafeteria New pin #’s when you move to 6 th grade Deposit money using Net Cash Machine, online or by sending a check

End of the day…. Bell rings at 3:55 Car-riders dismissed out the front of building Walkers/Bike Riders dismissed out the back of building Bus riders report to cafeteria to assigned tables according to bus number *Transportation will post bus numbers and routes online in early August

Helpful Reminders Dress Code – as defined by KISD Student Handbook Cell phones and electronic devices-as defined by KISD Student Handbook Hall conduct Tardy policy

Don’t forget to check out our awesome Ulrich Library! Unlike any other intermediate school Unlike any other intermediate school More like a bookstore More like a bookstore Fiction shelved by genre – Fiction shelved by genre – – Guys Read, Girls Read, Mystery & Suspense, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Graphic Novels, General Fiction Open before school, during lunch, after school Open before school, during lunch, after school

What are the classes 6 th graders take?

Core Content Classes English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

Electives 6 th grade students choose one Art* Theater Arts* Band* Choir* Orchestra* *Requires fees and/or instrument rental Math Improvement – Required based on Math STAAR results

Physical Education Students are required to take two years at the intermediate level (6 th and 7 th grades) Students will dress out in their PE uniform daily and are encouraged to bring it home on the weekends to be washed Students will be assigned a separate locker in the locker room for their PE clothes

What are the differences between Regulars, PreAP and GT?

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

PreAP/PreAP-GT Courses PreAP is self select for students who are independent learners and want a more academically challenging curriculum Much faster pace Increased homework level Tests have more application type questions/essay style Students should be comfortable with contributing to classroom discussions PreAP-GT status is based on GT screening from the fall of the year prior to qualifying

How Can Students Prepare for the Intermediate School Experience?

Students Can Prepare by… Make any course selection changes/decisions by June 8 th, Begin to strengthen organizational skills Master all math facts Read, read, read, especially during the summer – novels, non-fiction and current events Relax!

What Can Parents Do?!?

Parents Take a deep breath! Help your child make a wise elective choice Talk with your child’s 5 th grade teacher about subject level placement (Regulars vs. PreAP) Listen to your child Ask LOTS of questions

Express confidence in his or her ability to solve problems Insist that he or she accept responsibility for himself or herself Do NOT accept zeroes as grades! Check assignments nightly in planner Check teacher websites to verify assignments

Stay Connected! Ulrich Website Parent Connection Teacher Websites Progress Reports Report Cards Open House Telephone Conferences Individual and All- Teacher Conferences

Get Involved For Students: Clubs and Groups Academics and Extracurricular Activities No Place for Hate, History Club, Art Club, Environmental Club, B-Krew Dance Club, Drama Dogs, Spanish Club, Break Dance Club, Student Council, Intramurals, Destination Imagination, Science Club

For Parents: PTO For Interest in an Officer Position Contact Debra Moreno

In Closing… Intermediate school is: An exciting, challenging stage in school life The formative period for advanced study and organizational skills A new adventure for students and parents!

Remember… June 8, 2012 is the last day to make Course Selection Changes. All changes need to be done through your Elementary School Campus before the deadline.