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Presentation will be available on Ulrich Website
Presentation will be available on Ulrich Website
Ulrich AdministratorsPrincipal
Dr. Kathy Brown
Assistant PrincipalsTanya Brogger, All 6th grade and 7th
grade GirlsKevin Winfield, All 8th grade and 7th
grade Boys
Ulrich StaffCounselors
Dr. Ruth Brazile, 6th gradeTammie Doss, 7th grade
Courtney Parker, 8th gradeSally 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 InvolvedFor 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
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.
