Doerre Intermediate School

Is it really that different?Presented by Doerre Counselors

and Administrators

Differences between Regulars, Pre-AP, and

Pre-AP/GT

Regulars

Homework will be a major part of nightly routine

Teacher directed activities and learning

Daily drill of new learning Review sheets often given

before tests

Pre AP & Pre AP-GT

Independent learners Faster pace Increased homework level Application level questions and/or essay

style tests Active participation

Exit Policy from Pre AP Courses Exit by the end of the first six weeks Exit at the end of first semester It is recommended that the parent contacts

the teacher for a conference if the student is not making a “C” average in the Pre AP curriculum

6th grade Bell Schedule

8:15-8:40AM Cafeteria 8:40-8:50AM Gym 8:50-8:58AM Locker then class 5 minutes between classes (exclusively 6th

graders) 6th graders eat lunch with other 6th graders

only

Subjects & Electives

Typical 6th Grade Schedule

1. English/Language Arts Block

2. English/Language Arts Block

3. Math

4. Science

5. Social Studies

6. PE

7. Elective

Language Arts

Two periods per day with same teacher

Spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, and composition skills

Homework assigned nightly

Math

Must know multiplication and division facts prior to 6th grade

Homework given nightly Before school tutorials/reviews

available on test days Excellent resource Holt Online

Textbook (video tutorials, sample homework problems and practice quizzes)

Science

General science Lab safety and experiments Homework assigned 2 – 3

nights a week

Social Studies

Countries and cultures Map study Homework assigned 2 – 3

nights a week

Electives

Art* Theater Arts Band* Choir* Orchestra* Math Improvement (required based on

STAAR results) PATH – Next Step

*Requires fees and/or instrument rental

*Band and Orchestra will send letters in late March for instrument selection dates and times.

Physical Education

6th and 7th grade Dress out in their PE uniform daily Off Campus PE program (paperwork

required by June 12th, 2014 -contact elementary school)*Category 1 - 15 plus hours per week*Category 2 - 5 plus hours per week

Must be a KISD approved off campus PE establishment

Home School Communication

Binder Reminder

Free at Doerreintation in August (compliments of the PTO)

Use to record assignments Teacher and parent can

communicate through binder reminder

Progress Reports

4th Thursday of each 6 weeks Distributed during 7th period

Teacher Communication

Email Individual Conference

Open House

Fall and Spring semester Fall Open House allows parents

to walk through their student’s schedule

Spring Open House has different scheduled activities to visit

Social Growth Opportunities

Social Growth Opportunities

Doerre offers many new experiences

Clubs Student Council Intramurals Academic and Extracurricular

Activities

Doerre Clubs 2014 Anime Club Ms. Teague is located in classroom number 231

and meets one Thursday a month. Look for announcements in the cafeteria. Exact dates will be announced. See Ms.Teague's web site for permission slips, and meeting dates. http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/rteague/home.htm Go to the Anime Club link for more information.

  Campus Life Mrs. Daugherty Mondays 4-5 choir room

  Chess Club Mr. Shippey Rm. 211 Meetings TBA

  Culture Club Mrs. Ball Rm. 130 Mrs. Poduval Meets in the

library museum meets on Tuesdays after school-See calendar on Doerre website

  DI (Destination Imagination) Ms.Teague classroom number

231 and

Ms. C. Van Alstyne 114

Doerre Scribes, the writing club, meets on Wednesday at 8:00 in the museum.  Mr. Keimig and Mrs. Raiyawa

Math Club Mr. A. Collins (rm. 200) meets Wednesday mornings

  Math club for 6th grade meets on Wednesdays at 8:00 in room

212 with Mrs. Hickman.

  NJHS Mrs. Strole and Mr. Collins (rm.202) meets as announced

  No Place for Hate Mrs. Kirk & Mrs. Lakin listen for

announcements  (combined with Doerre Chiefs)

  Student Council (STUCO) Mr. Russell Rm. Rm. 227 STUCO

meets as announced

Warriors for Christ Mrs. L. Millican (rm. 204) & Mrs. Henze rm. 233

Other ways to get involved: Try out for sports (football, volleyball, basketball, track, cross country, swimming, cheerleading, etc.) Join the choir, orchestra or band! Participate in Theater Arts productions. Compete in drawing and writing competitions!

Students Can Prepare By…

Begin now to strengthen organizational skills

Master all math facts Read, read, read, especially

during the summer

Novels

Non-fiction

Current events

Parent Strategies

How Can Parents Prepare?

Talk with the 5th grade teachers about subject level placement (Regulars, Pre AP, Pre AP/GT)

Help your child make a wise elective choice

Be patient and let your child accept responsibility along with the natural consequences!

What Can You Do To Make Your Doerre Student Successful?

Check Parent Connection weekly

Check Binder Reminder nightly Check teacher websites Do not accept zeros as grades!

Who Do We Call For Help?

Classroom teacher(s) Counselors –

Mrs. Lakin (A-Go)Mrs. Kirk (Gr-O)Mrs. Luedeker (P-Z)Ms. Pietsch (Case Manager)

6th grade Associate Principal –Dr. Kulhanek-Rochin (Ms. K)

Principal – Mrs. Saccomanno

Additional Resources

Student Handbook Class Rules Project guidelines/Grading

sheets Doerre Website

Last Day for Schedule Change

The last day for any schedule change, including both elective change and level change (Pre AP to regulars) will be June 12th at 3:00 pm. After that point, no changes can be honored.

Thank you for coming! Have a successful finish to 5th grade!! See you in August!!