1. Presentation will be available on Ulrich Website 6 TH GRADE Presented by Ulrich Administrators and Counselors Welcome to the

2. Ulrich Administrators Principal Mr. Jeffrey Bailey Assistant/Associate Principals Christy Petross - 6 th Grade Trevor Woolley - 7 th Grade Stephanie Collums - 8 th Grade

3. Ulrich Staff Counselors Dr. Ruth Brazile, 6 th grade Janet Brinkley, 7 th grade Kelle McClay, 8 th grade Sally Miller, Case Manager Kathy Argueta, Case Manager Librarian Alicia Calsyn Nurse Fay McKnight, RN

4. What will your 6 th grade day look like?

5. Before School (subject to change) Students may enter the building and go to the cafeteria at 8:30am Students should not be dropped off before 8:00am At 8:50am students are dismissed to their lockers to unpack backpacks and get materials for class Tardy bell rings at 9:00am

6. Lockers Each student is assigned an individual locker and lockers need to have locks on at all times Combination locks are purchased during our orientation nights before school starts, purchases are valid for all three years Locker cleanouts available through counselor

7. During the Day… Four minute passing period 6 th grade classes are all downstairs 6 th grade office centrally located – 6 th grade Principal, Counselor and Secretary Separate lunch for only 6 th graders

8. Lunch Separate 6 th grade Lunch More choices – Klein Lines and Snack Bar Menus available online and also on monitors in the cafeteria New pin #’s when you move to 6 th grade Deposit money using Net Cash Machine, online or by sending a check

9. End of the day… Bell rings at 3:55pm (subject to change) Car-riders dismissed out the front of the building Walkers/Bike Riders dismissed out the back of the building Bus riders report to the cafeteria to their assigned table according to their bus number *Transportation will post bus numbers and routes online in early August

10. Helpful Reminders Dress Code – as defined by KISD Student Handbook Cell phones and electronic devices-as defined by KISD Student Handbook Hall conduct Tardy policy

11. Don’t forget to check out our awesome Ulrich Library! Unlike any other intermediate school More like a bookstore Fiction shelved by genre – – Guys Read, Girls Read, Mystery & Suspense, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Graphic Novels, General Fiction Open before school, during lunch, after school

12. TECHNOLOGY!!!!! 1 to 1 campus next school year Chromebooks Google Safety Filters Access

13. What are the classes 6 th graders take?

14. Core Content Classes English/Language Arts (2 class periods) Math Science Social Studies

15. Electives 6 th grade students choose one Art* Theater Arts* Band* Choir* Orchestra* *Requires fees and/or instrument rental Power Math & Power Reading Required based on Math & Reading STAAR results PATH – Next Step

16. Physical Education Students are required to take two years at the intermediate level Students will dress out in their PE uniform daily and are encouraged to bring it home on the weekends to be washed Students will be assigned a separate locker in the locker room for their PE clothes

17. Bulldog Period Intervention Period for all students Students who are pulled for intervention receive specialized instruction for their area of need Students who are not pulled for intervention use the time to read, study or work on homework Character Building Grade Repair

18. Interventions Bulldog Period Before/After School tutorials STAAR Saturday tutorials Power Math Classes Power Reading Classes Grade Repair Common Grading Guidelines

19. What are the differences between Regulars, Pre-AP and GT?

20. Regular Courses Homework will be a major part of a nightly routine Teacher directed activities and learning Daily drill of new learning Review sheets often given before tests

21. PreAP Courses Pre-AP is self select for students who are independent learners and want a more academically challenging curriculum These classes help prepare students who have aspirations of taking AP or Dual Credit Courses in HS 7 th grade level Pre-AP is the 8 th grade math 8 th grade level is high school Algebra class

22. PreAP Courses Students should be comfortable with contributing to classroom discussions Designed to challenge motivated students and prepare them for success in college level coursework Pre-AP is not a prerequisite for enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP) courses Offers strategies that encourage independent learning and prepares students for the accelerated pace of AP classes.

23. PreAP-GT Courses PreAP-GT status is based on GT screening from the fall of the year prior to qualifying Texas Performance Standards Project Services gifted students in core subjects: English/LA - Math - Science - Social Studies

24. How Can Students Prepare for the Intermediate School Experience?

25. Students Can Prepare by… Make any course selection changes/decisions by June 9, 2016. Begin to strengthen organizational skills Master all math facts Read, read, read, especially during the summer – novels, non-fiction and current events Relax!

26. Remember… June 9, 2016 is the last day to make Course Selection Changes. All changes need to be done through your Elementary School Campus before the deadline.

27. What Can Parents Do?!?

28. Parents Take a deep breath! Help your child make a wise elective choice Talk with your child’s 5 th grade teacher about subject level placement (Regulars vs. Pre-AP) Listen to your child Ask LOTS of questions

29. Express confidence in his or her ability to solve problems Insist that he or she accept responsibility for himself or herself Do NOT accept zeroes as grades! Check assignments nightly in planner Check teacher websites to verify assignments

30. Attendance Counts Everyday for Everyone Backpacks Dress Code Computers Textbooks

31. Stay Connected! Ulrich Website Ulrich Twitter Page Parent Connection Teacher Websites Campus Newsletter Email Progress/Report Cards Open House Telephone Conferences Individual and All Teacher Conferences

32. Get Involved For Students: Clubs and Groups Academics and Extracurricular Activities No Place for Hate, History Club, Art Club, Environmental Club, Drama Dogs, Spanish Club, Student Council, Destination Imagination, Science Club, Anime Club, Bulldogs for Christ, Cheerleading, Chess Club, Math Club

33. For Parents: PTO If interested in an officer position please visit PTO page on Ulrich website

34. In Closing… Intermediate school is: An exciting, challenging stage in school life The formative period for advanced study and organizational skills A new adventure for students and parents!

35. In Closing… PLC Model Campus Strong Extracurricular Programs Clubs and Organizations Orientation in the Fall of 2016 High School #5