Draper Intermediate School

1. Draper Intermediate School Welcome!

2. Draper IS… Opened for the 2007-2008 school year (11th year) Serve approximately 1000 students in 2018-2019 85+ Total staff members School’s Namesake – Dr. Al Draper

3. Administrative Staff Beth Craighead – Principal Beth.Craighead@wylieisd.net / 972-429-3355 Cody Summers –Assistant Principal Cody.summers@wylieisd.net / 972-429-3368 Joanne Montes –Assistant Principal Joanne.montes@wylieisd.net / 972-429-3356 Thao Nguyen – Campus Counselor Thao.nguyen@wylieisd.net / 972-429-3359 Sylvia Newhouse– Campus Counselor Sylvia.newhouse@wylieisd.net / 972-429-3361 Campus Main Number – 972-429-3350

4. Curriculum & Instruction Wylie/TEKS Resource System (TRS) Year at a Glance (YAG) Scope and Sequence Common Unit Assessments (English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies) Student Success Initiative (SSI) – 5th grade Students are required to pass STAAR Math and Reading for promotion to 6th grade (Texas Education Agency) Chromebooks Each student will have a Chromebook throughout the day for learning at the intermediate level.

5. Communication Electronic • Voice Mail / Message Line • School Messenger/Blackboard (phone messages) • Skyward / E-mail messages • Facebook / Like Draper Intermediate School • Twitter • Teacher Webpages • Parent Gradebook Access / Family Access • Wylie Community News (WCN) • Peachjar E-flyers through email / school website • www.wylieisd.net • Draper Intermediate School

6. Student Expectations • Student Conduct • Standardized Dress 5th-12th District updates since 2017-2018 Hoodies – School Appropriate Graphics, Shirts untucked, Mock turtlenecks • Think College Thursdays (College shirt & jeans) • Intermediate School – • Bridge between elementary and JH • Students developing independence /advocates for themselves

7. Draper Intermediate School Meeting the needs of ALL students • Advanced Academics (English Language Arts, Math, Science) • Students will qualify for advanced courses by content for reading, math, and/or science. The following student data will be utilized to determine eligibility: State Assessment performance (STARR), Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) unit assessment averages and teacher input. • Parents notified of advanced placement in July (via email or letter) • Questions about schedule and/or placement contact me • Gifted and Talented (ELA classes) • Special Education (Inclusion support, Co-teach classes, Resource and Functional Academic Structured Environment (FASE) • Section 504 (General education w/accommodations) • Alpha Phonics (Dyslexia Services) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • Bilingual Dual Language (Two way) • Counseling Support (individual, group based on need, classroom guidance) **Currently enrolled in Wylie ISD all cumulative records and program needs automatically follow the student

8. Hours & Transportation Student hours 8:15am – 3:30pm Doors unlock at 7:45am 5th grade students gather in gym until first bell / breakfast served in cafe Buses drop off / pick up in back (Routes & Times) http://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=WI3IPA7GEEZ Car riders drop off / pick up in front (two lanes)

9. 5th Grade Student Schedule 75 minute core subject classes -English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies -Departmentalized 40 minute PE 40 minute Elective rotation -Hallway Heroes, Choral music, Instrumental music, Art, College & Career 30 minute Lunch/recess

10. 5th Grade Opportunities • UIL Academics • Future Problem Solvers • Club Friday • Student Council • Yearbook • Various afterschool clubs and groups

11. Adventure Camp • 5th Graders • Science Outdoor Education Opportunity • Currently working to secure 2018-19 dates with the camp administration Additional information: www.collincountyadventurecamp.org

12. Parent Involvement • PTA • Weekly Volunteers • Classroom Volunteers • Watch Dogs • Adventure Camp Chaperon • Field Day • Showcasing Careers • Student Mentors • Patriot Pride Assemblies

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