1. WALNUT CREEK INTERMEDIATE
Incoming 6th Grade
Parent Night 2015

2. WCI Principal – Mike Cannon
Welcome
General Information
School Day
Core, Math, Science, PE
1 - Elective (The Wheel, Band, Intervention, Resource)
Becoming a Squire

3. Incoming PTA President – Greg Sasser
Being a member of the PTA
Middle School vs. Elementary School
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Tri-S (Sign-ups, Sales and Schedules)
Adult Social – Wild West Casino Night

4. WCI Instrumental Music – Rita Zigas-Brown
Elective Offering
Philosophy/Approach
Bands for 6th Grade
Squire
Cadet
Strings
Band Pathways for students
Performances

5. WCI Counselors Emily Foster/Dayna Wagner
Counseling Services Overview
Academic (Grades, Homework)
Social (Peer-Peer, Bullying)
Personal
Communication

6. 6th Grade Core- Jann Taylor
Core 6 Block (English-Language Arts/Social Studies)
3 Period Block
Core Teacher is transition teacher for students
Content Overview
English-Language Arts
Social Studies
Technology
Family Concept with Math/Science
Students share teachers
Informal and Formal Collaboration to help students
Grades
Progress Reports, Grades
Parent Conferences (November)

7. Core Continued Communication Back to School Night
WCI Website – Schoolwires
Contacting Teacher – /Phone
Back to School Night
Attendance is important
Learn specific details about class
Smooth Transition Keys
Attend WEB Day
Establish Consistent Routines
Find Homework Buddy

8. Math Overview – Diane Dias
6th Grade Curriculum Key Standards
First Quarter: Ratios and Proportional Relationships
Second Quarter: Number Systems
Third Quarter: Expressions and Equations
Fourth Quarter: Geometry and Statistics/Probability
Homework and Tests
HW (Monday-Thursday)
MARS Tasks/Problem of the Month
After School Homework Help

9. Science Overview – Sarah Kious
Curricular Overview
Integrated Earth, Life and Physical Science
Energy, Water, and Life on Earth
Middle School Science
5 Days a week
Homework
Science Fair
Spring Quarter
All students participate

10. PE Overview – Myra Adams
PE Activities/Sports
10 units through the year
Rotate every 3 weeks
PE Clothes
Purchase at Tri-S
Wear Every Day
Wash on Weekends
Locker Room
Individual Locker with Combination
Period Locker
Participation and the Mile
Participation/Effort: Most Important
Mile is run every Wednesday
Student Hygiene
Deodorant
Washing Clothes

11. “The Creek” – Kristy Miller
Program Overview
Daily After School to 6pm
Full-Time, Part-Time, Drop-In Available
Homework Support
Food, Games, Fun
Community Service
Register/Visit tonight in Room 501 after program

12. WCI Vice-Principals – Leah Dubinsky and Steve Miller
Transition Keys
Attend WEB Day
Walk Campus in August
Be Friendly!
Student Safety
1200 students on campus
Transportation
Bikes/Skateboards/Walkers
Buses
Parents
Communication
Student encouraged to work with us
Call/ to share concerns

13. Questions – Mike Cannon
General Questions
Thanks for coming and we look forward to seeing you in August!
Key Dates:
Tri-S: August 19th (Get Schedules)
WEB Day: August 20th
First Day of School: August 26th