Sloan Creek Intermediate 5 th Grade Come to the Creek Parent Presentation

Introductions Wendy Craft – Principal Lara Underwood – Assistant Principal Kelly George – Counselor Marci Peschke – Library Media Specialist Debbie Rohlmeier – Digital Literacy Coach

Our Vision Growing and learning together, we become leaders. TACKLE the CHALLENGE!

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. There will be a step up from 5 th to 6 th.

We will be following the 7 Habits. Habit 1: Be proactive. You’re in charge. Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind. Have a plan. Habit 3: Put first things first. Work first, then play. Habit 4: Think win-win. Everyone can win. Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Listen before you talk. Habit 6: Synergize. Together is better. Habit 7: Sharpen the saw. Balance is best.

A Typical 5 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/Music STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, Mathematics); Art; Spanish (each on a 12 week rotation) Lunch – 30 minutes 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

Sample Schedule 7:45 – 2:50 PeriodClassTeacherRmTerm 1-2 (A-B)ELARTurnerC303S1 3 (A-B)ScienceKranzC700S1 4 (A)PE/Health/MusicJungmanGymS1 5 (A-B)LunchUnderwoodS1 6 (A-B)SpanishSartainC401R1 7-8 (A-B)MathWatersC304S1 9 (A-B)Social StudiesRohlmeierC300S1 S – Semester; R1 – Rotation 1 (1 st /2 nd 6 Weeks)

Events & Support for ALL School Hours – 7:45 – 2:50 Homework Club – before and after school 7:15 – 7:45 & 2:50 – 3:30. Tutoring School Wide Social Events– Christmas & End Of Year Thanksgiving Feast during lunch Field Day Student Celebrations – End of first and second semester Camp – Collin County Adventure Camp (Dates TBD) Leopard City – formerly “Enterprise City”

SPED Services 5 th Grade Math Resource Co-Teach Model for Language Arts (45/45) or 60/30 Math Co Teach Inclusion support as needed for all subject areas.

Meet & Greets Intro to the Creek – May 21 st Walk the Creek – Meet the teachers and supply drop off. Students will have the opportunity to walk their new schedule and meet their teachers for 5 th grade.

Registration There is NOT a registration process for our 5 th graders. We take care of everything. If your child is currently in GT and you would like them to STOP, then please Mrs. Craft.

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