1. WELCOME to
Koontz Intermediate
Welcome to Koontz Intermediate

2. RAMS
Home of the

3. Welcome and Introductions Dr. Sheila Gibbs
Chris Cowan, Assistant Principal
Donna Graham, PTO Co-President
Doris Hernandez, School Nurse
Wendy Holt, Volunteer Coordinator and Math Intervention
Sherrie Howard, Math and Science Teacher Rep.
Myra Miller-Rice, 5th Grade School Counselor
Nancy McGowan, Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher Rep.
Sherie Ryan-Bailey, Curriculum Specialist
Rambassadors

4. Parent Orientation Agenda
5:00-5:45
Tours given by student Rambassadors
Pizza and Salad available
5:45-6:45
Welcome and Introductions
General Overview of Koontz
Math and Science Curriculum
Language Arts and Social Studies Curriculum
Koontz Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)- PBIS Expectations
7 Habits
Leadership and School Service Opportunities
Parent Involvement
Attendance and Dress Code
School Health and Medical Plans
Additional Transition Activities
6:45-7:00 Questions

5. School Focus School Safety Academic Success
Leadership and School Service
Parent and Community Connections
PBIS Expectations
Leadership
Empathy and Respect
Attitude
Discipline of Self
Learn and Implement the 7 Habits

6. School Safety Extensive Safe School Plan
Safe School Team that meets on a regular basis
Active PBIS Team with data collection to identify areas where additional supports need to be implemented.
Students are trained to communicate any safety concerns.
Parents please call immediately with any safety concerns.

7. School Session 7:45-2:45 academic day
Car Riders may be dropped off as early as 7:00
Walkers and Car Riders released at 2:45
2 bus loads
1st load arrives by 7:15am and leaves at 2:45
2nd load arrives by 7:35 and leaves by 3:20

8. Academic Classes Students have a team of 2 core academic teachers
Language Arts and Social Studies
Math and Science
Common Core Curriculum located on Department of Public Instruction website
Students are required to write homework in agenda everyday.

9. 5th Grade Unified Arts Classes
Music
Art
Drama (not a given every year)
Technology
Health/PE

10. Special Classes
AIG
Special Education
Speech

11. Counseling Program School Counselors provide
Classroom guidance lessons for every child
Individual and group counseling
Parent consultation
Crisis counseling
Coordination of various programs and activities
Myra Miller-Rice-5th
Lyn Bush-6th
Graylyn Byrd-Koontz and Cane Creek
Katherine Bonanno-School Social Worker

12. The new building is registered with the US Green Building Council
☼The building is built to use daytime lighting to reduce energy costs.
☼It also uses thermal heating and cooling to reduce energy consumption.
☼Other green features include water cisterns, automatic water and lighting features and gardening areas. 12

13. Math and Science Curriculum
Presented by
Sherrie Howard

14. Science Curriculum Goals
Units: Weather, Matter & Energy, Force & Motion, Genetics, Human Body Structures & Functions, and Ecosystems
Skills include: Observing, Writing Objectively, Measuring, Predicting
5 E’s of Science are integrated: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate

15. Curriculum Goals Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum is organized into five strands: (1) Operations & Algebraic Thinking; (2) Number & Operations in Base Ten; (3) Number & Operations - Fractions; (4) Measurement & Data (includes volume) and, (5) Geometry. Problem-solving strategies are embedded into each of the 5 strands. We also integrate the eight (8) “Standards for Mathematical Practices”.
Grade five is a pivotal year. It is a culmination and synthesis of what has come before in grades K through 4 and a transition to the greater independence and responsibilities students need to exhibit in middle grades.

16. Language Arts and Social Studies
Presented by
Nancy McGowan

17. INTERMEDIATE ELA A Bridge to… Building Independence
Building stamina & rigor
Preparation for ….higher content

18. Text-Based Evidence
Teacher Directed Reading =Close Reads of Complex text -
Written Response
Small Groups
Seminar

20. Text-Based Evidence
Teacher Directed Reading =Close Reads of Complex text -
Written Response
Small Groups
Seminar

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22. Clubs Theater Set-Design Theater Crew Unicycle Club Recycling Club
Leadership Council
Critter Club
Flute Choir
Garden Club
Group Games Club
Hospitality Club
Lego Robotics and Cyber Droids Club
Ready, Set, Create Club
Clubs will change yearly
Theater Set-Design
Theater Crew Unicycle Club
Recycling Club
Reporter’s Club
The Rockin’ Rams Chorus
Think Globally-Act Locally
Yearbook

23. Positive Behavior Support and Intervention (PBIS)
Clear expectations taught and displayed throughout school
Leadership, Empathy and Respect, Attitude and Discipline of Self (L.E.A.D.)
Intervening when not meeting expectations
Minor Incidents (Parent Referral)
Major Incidents (Office Referral)
Supporting Positive Behavior
Bracelets, AAA Cards, Check In Check Out

24. Koontz Intermediate 20 Day Plan
Koontz teachers will implement an extensive 20 day plan to support students with
PBIS Expectations
Seven Habits
Agenda Use
Organization Skills
Classroom Team Building
Leadership Roles in the School.

25. Parent Involvement Communication - Both Ways Consistency
From us – website, teacher web pages, agenda, midterms, report cards, school messenger phone calls and s, personal phone calls, conferences, newsletters, etc…
From you – phone, , agenda, conferences, etc…
Consistency
Routine for homework, reading, etc…
Regular Expectations
Volunteer – PTO opportunities and tutoring

26. Attendance 15 + Days – must be made up (summer or Saturday school)
Documentation of excuses – written or
7:45 – 2:45 Academic Day
7:00 supervision begins for car riders
Students dismissed for class at 7:30
Tardies and Early Departures
Appointments

27. Dress Code Primary goal is student learning hand’s width from the knee
Clothing and appearance that is disruptive or distracts from that purpose will not be allowed
Shorts and skirts must be an appropriate length
hand’s width from the knee
Pants should be worn at the waist
Undergarments must be covered
Tops with straps must be appropriately wide
width of a credit/debit card
Words, emblems, badges, signs, or symbols that are inappropriate or drug/alcohol related will not be allowed

28. Transition Activities
Rising 5th grade students and teachers visit Koontz
Estes on Wednesday, February 26th from 12:45-2:00
Glen Arden on Thursday, February 27 from 12:45-2:0O
Avery's Creek on Friday, February 28 from 12:45-2:00.
Monday, March 3-Parent Orientation
5:00-7:00

29. Transition Activities Continued
Monday, April 7th-25th- Ms. Rice and Koontz Rambassadors visit each 4th grade classroom for a transition presentation
Elementary counselors will assist in this presentation
Elementary counselors will provide additional transition activities to help prepare your child for Koontz Intermediate School.
Ms. Rice and Koontz office staff will arrange for small group tours with parents if requested.
Tours on Wednesday Mornings from 8:00-9:30 with Ms. Rice
Call to Schedule-Koontz

30. Meet Your Teacher August 2014-Meet Your Teacher Day:
5th graders and parents come into Koontz to meet their assigned teachers and look at class lists.
Classroom Orientation
PTO and Volunteer Sign-Ups
Purchase Koontz 7 Habits Agenda’s

31. School Nurse Doris Hernandez
All medication forms need doctor orders and signature for medication to be given at school.
All medications must be turned into the front office by parents/guardians.
All medical plans must have doctor orders and signature in order to train Koontz staff in the designated procedure for your child.

32. Welcome Rising 5th Grade Parents
Koontz Intermediate is a great place to learn!