1. Making Tracks Toward 8th Grade
Wunderlich Intermediate School
Home of the WILDCATS!! 1

2. Mr. Ruggerio Principal Assistant Principals: A-D – Mrs. Goemans
E-G – Mr. Valdez
H-L – Mr. Parks
M-R – Mrs. Glasco
S-Z – Mrs. Landers 2

3. Counselors 2016-2017 Ms. B. Jackson A-D Ms. S. Austin E-L
Ms. T. McMillan M-R
Mr. B. Evans S-Z
Ms. K. Cook ESL
Ms. C. Pierre Case Manager
Ms. A. Washington Case Manager 3

4. Topics of Discussion Required Courses Placement Elective Courses
General Information
Questions 4

5. REQUIRED COURSES English Language Arts Math (2 periods) Science
Social Studies
Physical Education (Required if not taken for 2 previous years) 5

6. Placement
Regular classes
Pre-AP classes
PreAP-GT classes 7

7. PreAP Classes
Designed to challenge motivated students and prepare them for success in college level course work in high school and college.
The decision to take Pre-AP classes rests with parents and students.
These classes move at a faster pace, are more academically challenging, and require more independent learning and homework than a regular academic course.
Taken from Klein ISD Intermediate School Student Handbook pg. 2-3

8. When considering PreAP keep in mind:
Klein ISD’s academic curriculum is a college-bound curriculum
While PreAP courses are designed to better prepare students for AP, PreAP courses are not a requirement for enrolling in AP courses
Always check the course description for prerequisites
Taken from Klein ISD Intermediate School Student Handbook pg. 2-3

9. When considering PreAP keep in mind:
PreAP is not “all or nothing.” Students may take from one to all of their core classes in PreAP
Students develop academic readiness at different rates and may not be ready for PreAP at the same time as their friends or classmates
If you are considering PreAP and have further questions talk to your child’s current teacher.
Taken from Klein ISD Intermediate School Student Handbook pg. 2-3

10. Profile of a Successful PreAP Student
Professes interest in subject selected
Develops and maintains excellent study skills and habits
Carefully considers time commitments and balances academic load with family life or outside commitments
Asks questions and participates in class
Perseveres when faced with challenging material
Asks for assistance when needed
Plans and works ahead on long-term projects
Taken from Klein ISD Intermediate School Student Handbook pg. 2-3

11. Pre-AP Gifted & Talented classes
Students must already be enrolled in the GT program to select these classes. Please check the KISD website for the referral process. 7

12. Improvement Classes English/Language Arts
Students who do not pass or do not perform well on the Reading state test will be placed in a Reading Improvement Class. This will take the place of an elective on your child’s schedule.
Study Skills Classes
Students who do not pass or do not perform well on any state test and/or District Common Assessment will have their elective(s) replaced with study skills classes. This could take the place of more than one elective on your child’s schedule. 6

13. IPT and TELPAS determine level placement.
Placement – ESL
English as a Second Language
NAC – New Arrival Center (new arrivals less than 1 year)
Level 1 – Non-English Speaking
Beginning Level
Level 2 – Limited English Speaking
Intermediate Level
Level 3 – Fluent English Speaking
Advanced Level
IPT and TELPAS determine level placement. 8

14. Athletics
Students may choose to participate in an athletic sport as an elective or to satisfy the physical education requirement.
In order for your child to be considered for athletics they need to indicate their interest by choosing Athletics on the preference sheet.
Final selections are made by the coaching staff.
If your child decides they are interested in athletics after turning in their preference sheet, contact the appropriate coach for the appropriate paperwork. If the change needs to be made the coach will then notify your child’s counselor.
Boys: Football, Basketball, Track
Girls: Volleyball, Basketball, Track

15. ELECTIVE COURSES
8th grade students have the opportunity for 3 elective classes if there is not a need for a Reading Improvement or Study Skills class and if the 2 year PE requirement has been met.
Semester Electives
(2 = 1 year)
Touch Systems Data (fee)
Intro Tech Theater
Crafts (fee)
Principles of Human Services (fee)
Communication Applications
Health
Office Aide
Gateway to Tech I
Gateway to Tech II
Full Year Electives
Art ( Fee)
Band ( Fee)
Choir ( Fee)
Orchestra ( Fee)
Theatre Arts
Exploratory Language
Spanish I
Spanish II
French I
French II
Office Aide
Digital Design Media Production (fee)
Path
PE (fee) 9

16. Choosing an Elective Consider fees
Make certain you are on track to meet the pre-requisite for the elective you choose (example: student behavior for choosing office aide)
All students who choose Band, Orchestra, or Choir are initially placed in the same course number until the screening process can be completed by the directors.
Call sponsor/director if you need more information 15

17. Changing Electives
A parent signature is required for changing an elective. Please submit this written request to your child’s counselor.
Changes will be honored if possible
DISTRICT DEADLINE – June 8th is the last day for schedule changes. Please request any changes before this date.
Schedules are set once school begins. Changes are made only when classes need to be leveled for size or by administrative directive. 16

18. A Day in the Life of an 8th Grade Wildcat
School starts at 8:35 and finishes at 4:15
8 class periods
WIFL
8th graders have “B,C, or D” lunch
Many extracurricular activities and clubs are open to 8th graders – check for information in the fall 17

19. We are looking forward to a great year in 8th grade!18