1. Draper Intermediate School
Welcome!

2. Draper IS… Opened for the 2007-2008 school year (11th year)
Serve approximately 1000 students in
85+ Total staff members
School’s Namesake – Dr. Al Draper

3. Beth Craighead – Principal Cody Summers –Assistant Principal
Administrative Staff
Beth Craighead – Principal /
Cody Summers –Assistant Principal /
Joanne Montes –Assistant Principal /
Thao Nguyen – Campus Counselor /
Sylvia Newhouse– Campus Counselor /
Campus Main Number –

4. Curriculum & Instruction
Wylie/TEKS Resource System (TRS)
Year at a Glance (YAG)
Scope and Sequence
Common Unit Assessments (English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Student Success Initiative (SSI) – 5th grade
Students are required to pass STAAR Math and Reading for promotion to 6th grade (Texas Education Agency)
Chromebooks
Each student will have a Chromebook throughout the day for
learning at the intermediate level.

5. Communication www.wylieisd.net Draper Intermediate School Electronic
Voice Mail / Message Line
School Messenger/Blackboard (phone messages)
Skyward / messages
Facebook / Like Draper Intermediate School
Twitter
Teacher Webpages
Parent Gradebook Access / Family Access
Wylie Community News (WCN)
Peachjar E-flyers through / school website
Draper Intermediate School

6. Student Expectations Student Conduct Standardized Dress 5th-12th
District updates since
Hoodies – School Appropriate Graphics, Shirts untucked,
Mock turtlenecks
Think College Thursdays
(College shirt & jeans)
Intermediate School –
Bridge between elementary and JH
Students developing
independence /advocates for themselves
Student Activities for 5th graders
UIL Academics
Student Council
Eco-Defenders
Bluebonnet Club
Spelling Bee
Dress Code
Student Conduct

7. Draper Intermediate School Meeting the needs of ALL students
Advanced Academics (English Language Arts, Math, Science)
Students will qualify for advanced courses by content for reading, math, and/or science. The following student data will be utilized to determine eligibility: State Assessment performance (STARR), Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) unit assessment averages and teacher input.
Parents notified of advanced placement in July (via or letter)
Questions about schedule and/or placement contact me
Gifted and Talented (ELA classes)
Special Education (Inclusion support, Co-teach classes, Resource and Functional Academic Structured Environment (FASE)
Section 504 (General education w/accommodations)
Alpha Phonics (Dyslexia Services)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Bilingual Dual Language (Two way)
Counseling Support (individual, group based on need, classroom guidance)
**Currently enrolled in Wylie ISD all cumulative records and program needs automatically
follow the student

8. Hours & Transportation
Student hours 8:15am – 3:30pm
Doors unlock at 7:45am
5th grade students gather in gym until first bell / breakfast served in cafe
Buses drop off / pick up in back (Routes & Times)
Car riders drop off / pick up in front (two lanes)

9. 5th Grade Student Schedule
75 minute core subject classes
-English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies
-Departmentalized
40 minute PE
40 minute Elective rotation
-Hallway Heroes, Choral music, Instrumental music, Art, College & Career
30 minute Lunch/recess

10. 5th Grade Opportunities
UIL Academics
Future Problem Solvers
Club Friday
Student Council
Yearbook
Various afterschool
clubs and groups

11. Adventure Camp 5th Graders Science Outdoor Education Opportunity
Currently working to secure dates with the camp
administration
Additional information:

12. Parent Involvement PTA Weekly Volunteers Classroom Volunteers
Watch Dogs
Adventure Camp Chaperon
Field Day
Showcasing Careers
Student Mentors
Patriot Pride Assemblies

13. QUESTIONS
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