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Ulrich Administrators

PrincipalDr. Kathy Brown

Assistant PrincipalsTanya Brogger, All 6th grade and 7th

grade Girls

Kevin Winfield, All 8th grade and 7th grade Boys

Ulrich StaffCounselors

Dr. Ruth Brazile, 6th grade

Tammie Doss, 7th grade

Courtney Parker, 8th grade

Sally Miller, Case Manager

LibrarianLeeAnn Devore

NurseFay Harrison

What will your 6th grade day look like?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

What are the classes 6th graders take?

Core Content Classes

• English/Language Arts• Math• Science• Social Studies

Electives6th grade students choose one

•Art*•Theater Arts*•Band*•Choir*•Orchestra**Requires fees and/or instrument rental

•Math Improvement–Required based on Math STAAR results

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

What are the differences between Regulars, PreAP

and GT?

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

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

How Can Students Prepare for the Intermediate School

Experience?

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!

What Can Parents Do?!?

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

• 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

Stay Connected!•Ulrich Website•Parent Connection•Teacher Websites•Email•Progress Reports•Report Cards

•Open House•Telephone Conferences•Individual and All-Teacher Conferences

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

For Parents:PTO

For Interest in an Officer PositionContact

Debra Moreno281-748-0712

ulrich_volunteer@yahoo.com

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!

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.