Welcome to 6th Grade

1. Welcome to 6th Grade Presented by Ulrich Administrators and Counselors Presentation will be available on Ulrich Website

2. Ulrich Administrators Principal Dr. Kathy Brown Assistant Principals Tanya Brogger, All 6th grade and 7th grade Girls Kevin Winfield, All 8th grade and 7th grade Boys

3. Ulrich Staff Counselors Dr. Ruth Brazile, 6th grade Tammie Doss, 7th grade Courtney Parker, 8th grade Sally Miller, Case Manager Librarian LeeAnn Devore Nurse Fay Harrison

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

5. Before School • Students may enter the building and go to the cafeteria at 8:30 • At 8:50 students are dismissed to their lockers to unpack backpacks and get materials for class • Tardy bell rings at 9:00 a.m.

6. Lockers • Each student is assigned an individual locker and lockers need to have locks on at all times • Combination locks are rented through school during our orientation nights before school starts • Locker cleanouts available through counselor

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

8. Lunch • Separate 6th 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 6th grade • Deposit money using Net Cash Machine, online or by sending a check

9. End of the day…. • Bell rings at 3:55 • Car-riders dismissed out the front of building • Walkers/Bike Riders dismissed out the back of building • Bus riders report to cafeteria to assigned tables according to 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. What are the classes 6th graders take?

13. Core Content Classes • English/Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies

14. Art* Theater Arts* Band* Choir* Orchestra* *Requires fees and/or instrument rental Math Improvement Required based on Math STAAR results Electives6th grade students choose one

15. Physical Education • Students are required to take two years at the intermediate level (6th and 7th grades) • 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

16. What are the differences between Regulars, PreAP and GT?

17. 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

18. PreAP/PreAP-GT Courses • PreAP is self select for students who are independent learners and want a more academically challenging curriculum • Much faster pace • Increased homework level • Tests have more application type questions/essay style • Students should be comfortable with contributing to classroom discussions • PreAP-GT status is based on GT screening from the fall of the year prior to qualifying

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

20. Students Can Prepare by… • Make any course selection changes/decisions by June 8th, 2012. • Begin to strengthen organizational skills • Master all math facts • Read, read, read, especially during the summer – novels, non-fiction and current events • Relax!

21. What Can Parents Do?!?

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

23. 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

24. Ulrich Website Parent Connection Teacher Websites Email Progress Reports Report Cards Open House Telephone Conferences Individual and All-Teacher Conferences Stay Connected!

25. Get Involved • For Students: • Clubs and Groups • Academics and Extracurricular Activities • No Place for Hate, History Club, Art Club, Environmental Club, B-Krew Dance Club, Drama Dogs, Spanish Club, Break Dance Club, Student Council, Intramurals, Destination Imagination, Science Club

26. For Parents: • PTO • For Interest in an Officer Position • Contact • Debra Moreno • 281-748-0712 • ulrich_volunteer@yahoo.com

27. 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!

28. Remember… • June 8, 2012 is the last day to make Course Selection Changes. • All changes need to be done through your Elementary School Campus before the deadline.