Doerre Intermediate Schooldoerre中级学校.pptx

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 Self Motivated 6th grade GT Must have qualified based on previous screening GT students may be asked to complete outside, independent research/project to be presented in the classroom TPSP project required Exit Policy from Pre AP Courses Conference with Teacher 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 English/Language Arts Block English/Language Arts Block Math Science Social Studies PE 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 Textbook online resource (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* Power Math (required based on STAAR results) PATH – Next Step *Requires fees and/or instrument rental *Band and Orchestra will send letters i