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Doerre Intermediate School
Is it really that different?Presented by Doerre Counselors
and Administrators
Differences between Regulars, Pre-AP, and
Pre-AP/GT
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
Pre AP & Pre AP-GT
Independent learners Faster pace Increased homework level Application level questions and/or essay
style tests Active participation
Exit Policy from Pre AP Courses Exit by the end of the first six weeks 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
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
Subjects & Electives
Typical 6th Grade Schedule
1. English/Language Arts Block
2. English/Language Arts Block
3. Math
4. Science
5. Social Studies
6. PE
7. Elective
Language Arts
Two periods per day with same teacher
Spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, and composition skills
Homework assigned nightly
Math
Must know multiplication and division facts prior to 6th grade
Homework given nightly Before school tutorials/reviews
available on test days Excellent resource Holt Online
Textbook (video tutorials, sample homework problems and practice quizzes)
Science
General science Lab safety and experiments Homework assigned 2 – 3
nights a week
Social Studies
Countries and cultures Map study Homework assigned 2 – 3
nights a week
Electives
Art* Theater Arts Band* Choir* Orchestra* Math Improvement (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.
Physical Education
6th and 7th grade Dress out in their PE uniform daily Off Campus PE program (paperwork
required by June 12th, 2014 -contact elementary school)*Category 1 - 15 plus hours per week*Category 2 - 5 plus hours per week
Must be a KISD approved off campus PE establishment
Home School Communication
Binder Reminder
Free at Doerreintation in August (compliments of the PTO)
Use to record assignments Teacher and parent can
communicate through binder reminder
Progress Reports
4th Thursday of each 6 weeks Distributed during 7th period
Teacher Communication
Email Individual Conference
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
Social Growth Opportunities
Social Growth Opportunities
Doerre offers many new experiences
Clubs Student Council Intramurals Academic and Extracurricular
Activities
Doerre Clubs 2014 Anime Club Ms. Teague is located in classroom number 231
and meets one Thursday a month. Look for announcements in the cafeteria. Exact dates will be announced. See Ms.Teague's web site for permission slips, and meeting dates. http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/rteague/home.htm Go to the Anime Club link for more information.
Campus Life Mrs. Daugherty Mondays 4-5 choir room
Chess Club Mr. Shippey Rm. 211 Meetings TBA
Culture Club Mrs. Ball Rm. 130 Mrs. Poduval Meets in the
library museum meets on Tuesdays after school-See calendar on Doerre website
DI (Destination Imagination) Ms.Teague classroom number
231 and
Ms. C. Van Alstyne 114
Doerre Scribes, the writing club, meets on Wednesday at 8:00 in the museum. Mr. Keimig and Mrs. Raiyawa
Math Club Mr. A. Collins (rm. 200) meets Wednesday mornings
Math club for 6th grade meets on Wednesdays at 8:00 in room
212 with Mrs. Hickman.
NJHS Mrs. Strole and Mr. Collins (rm.202) meets as announced
No Place for Hate Mrs. Kirk & Mrs. Lakin listen for
announcements (combined with Doerre Chiefs)
Student Council (STUCO) Mr. Russell Rm. Rm. 227 STUCO
meets as announced
Warriors for Christ Mrs. L. Millican (rm. 204) & Mrs. Henze rm. 233
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!
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
Parent Strategies
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!
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!
Who Do We Call For Help?
Classroom teacher(s) Counselors –
Mrs. Lakin (A-Go)Mrs. Kirk (Gr-O)Mrs. Luedeker (P-Z)Ms. Pietsch (Case Manager)
6th grade Associate Principal –Dr. Kulhanek-Rochin (Ms. K)
Principal – Mrs. Saccomanno
Additional Resources
Student Handbook Class Rules Project guidelines/Grading
sheets Doerre Website
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 12th at 3:00 pm. After that point, no changes can be honored.
Thank you for coming! Have a successful finish to 5th grade!! See you in August!!
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