Doerre Dish

March 2016
Doerre Dish
Dear Warrior Parents and Students,
I hope that all of you are gearing up and preparing to spend some
time with your friends and family making wonderful memories during
Spring Break. As we begin to enter the final stretch of the year, I
know it is no surprise to everyone how busy our days seem to get
from here on out.
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests
are just around the corner and Doerre is ready! Our Warrior faculty
and staff are putting a lot of time and effort into the next several
months getting our students ready for what lies ahead. I have no
doubt that our students will make us proud on their STAAR exams and
will continue to build future successes for Doerre!
Important Dates
March 29th
STAAR Test-7th Grade Writing; 8th
Grade Math
March 30th
STAAR Test-8th Grade Reading
May 9th
STAAR Test-6th & 7th Grade Math
Coming Soon (April 2016)!!!!!!
May 10th
A huge Thank You to Patterson Designs for creating the new
artwork for our campus refresh! These images will be created
for us to enjoy for years to come in the following areas around
campus:
STAAR Test-6th & 7th Grade
Reading
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B.
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D.
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F.
Gym
Main Hallway/Upstairs Balcony
Library
Gym
Main Hallway (By Band Hall exit)
Gym (above bleachers)
May 11th
STAAR Test-8th Grade Science
May 12th
STAAR Test-8th Grade Social
Studies
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Attendance Policy
As students reach intermediate school, absences pose a
greater problem academically. Students who are frequently
out of school for trips or other non- illness absences often
experience a drop in grades and/or STARR performance.
Please be reminded that, for excused absences, students are
given as many days as they were absent to make up work.
Parents may check the teachers’ websites each day to get
work missed due to illness or other reasons.Due to the
number of student absences each day, work will be gathered
by the office
only after a student has missed three days
due to illness.
***Students taking high school courses may not miss more
than 9 days per semester.***
For any questions concerning attendance procedures, parents
should read the student handbook or contact the child’s grade-level principal:
6th Grade — Ms. Karen Kulhanek-Rochin
7th Grade — Ms. Ursula Johnson
8th Grade — Mr. Laurence Domino
Parents should call the attendance office after 8:30 a.m. each morning that their child will be out to
make the attendance secretary aware of the absence. The attendance office may be reached by
dialing 832-249-5676, or 832- 249-5700, and pressing 3 for the attendance office.
Please note the following in regards to student absences:
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Parent notes need to come in within 5 days of a student's return.
A parent phone call will no longer suffice.
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Tardy Procedure (Per 6 Weeks)
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Tardies 1-4 will carry no consequences. (A student who arrives late to
first period is considered tardy.)
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Tardies 5-8 will carry one hour detention, each, to be served before/after school
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Tardies 9 or more will carry ISS (possibly multiple days depending on the number of tardies)
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Missed before/after school detention
*Parent may reschedule in advance
*Student may miss detention and be rescheduled once with no penalty
*Repeat instances will result in assignment to ISS
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KISD Birthday Snack Guidelines
Pursuant to state law, KISD permits parents/guardians to bring a birthday snack for their child’s birthday. The
following guidelines apply to such snacks:
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Birthday snacks will be distributed at the end of the lunch period, after students have had a
nutritious meal as de- fined by the School Lunch Program and Texas Department of Agriculture.
Written consent from a parent/guardian must be obtained before a student will be permitted to
share a birthday snack.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to obtain birthday snacks through the Klein Food Service Department.
With advance notice, the Food Service Department will prepare cupcakes or cookies. Any parent/guardian
who provides a birthday snack from elsewhere must:
1. Provide a list of ingredients. In the case of commercially prepared food, the
list on the product label will be acceptable.
2. All snacks must be wrapped and packaged in a disposable container. Schools will
not be responsible for parents’ personal kitchen items.
3. All snacks must be delivered by the parent to the campus Food Service Department,
where a written receipt for the item will be prepared. Children will not be permitted
to carry snacks to school.
4. Snacks for individual consumption, such as bagels, muffins,
cupcakes, etc., must be individually wrapped.
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In keeping with the KISD wellness policy, parents are encouraged to
provide a healthy treat for students, such as fresh fruit, yogurt,
granola bars, etc.
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Doerre Traffic
Here are a few reminders, which, if followed, will make traffic better for everyone:
When waiting for your child, please be reminded that cars behind you may have loaded
their students and cannot get out if both lines of cars are blocked by someone still waiting.
Please be courteous and, if necessary, circle back and enter the parking lot again while
waiting on your child.
If exiting through the bus exit, please be prepared to stop beginning at 4:05 p.m. as the
buses are dismissed. As soon as the completely loaded buses have pulled out, car traffic
may proceed. Because of safety issues with cars/buses, carpoolers are not permitted to
load cars along the curb by the bus loading area.
Please do not park, drop off, or drive through the bus loading area. Safety is always our first
concern. That area is for bus traffic only between 8:15 — 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 — 4:15 p.m.
Cars wishing to exit through Theiss Mail, must enter/drive through the lanes closest to
Warrior Way (lanes painted with blue arrows.)
Cars wishing to exit through Red Holly (by the tennis courts,) must enter/drive through the
lanes closest to the school (lanes painted with red arrows.)
Citations for Possession of Tobacco
State law prohibits the possession of tobacco products by minors. The law states, “An individual younger
than the age of 18 commits an offense if they possess, purchase, consume, or accept a cigarette or tobacco
product.” Violation of the law is punishable by a fine not to exceed $250. Klein ISD Police Officers will issue
citations to any students, who are minors, found to be in possession of tobacco products.
It is important to realize that this law is not specific to school campuses. Minors can be cited for being
in possession on or off school property. In addition to a citation, students will be processed according
to the student handbook for possession of tobacco on campus or at school sponsored activities.
As always, we encourage you to make good choices and abide by state law and
the policies of the Klein School District. If you have any questions regarding the
tobacco law or KISD policy, please see your assistant principal or principal.
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Guidelines for Using Metal Detectors
The Klein Independent School District has a deep concern for the safety and security
of its students and employees. To address these concerns video cameras have been
installed, random parking lot drug searches before and during the school day have
been implemented, human- canine teams make regular visits to the campus, and
each high school campus has full time police officers and a parking lot monitor on
duty during the school day.
An additional procedure has been implemented to further secure the high school and intermediate
campuses. All high schools and intermediates have been provided with hand-held metal detectors,
which will be used solely on a random basis. Students in randomly selected classrooms and/or buses
will be scanned using the hand-held metal detectors. Should there be an alert, students will be asked
to cooperate in determining the cause of the alert. If requested, this may be done in an area other
than the classroom. Walk through metal detectors may be used on some campuses in a similar manner.
The purpose of implementing these security measures is to prevent any student from bringing guns or
illegal weapons into the school building. Zero tolerance of guns and illegal weapons means that the KISD
will not accept excuses. Therefore, those who possess these objects will be arrested. Your cooperation
and support are greatly appreciated.
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Shooting fireworks or explosive devices of any kind in the building or on the campus,
at any time, during the day or night, is forbidden. Students with such paraphernalia in
their possession on the campus will be subject to suspension or expulsion.
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Net Cash in Cafeteria
KISD Food Service is continuing a cashless system called NetCash. This system benefits students by helping
the lines m o v e more quickly, thereby, giving the students more time to eat.
The NetCash machine allows students to add cash to their account prior to entering the food line either
before or during lunch. They simply enter their PIN number and insert cash. Their balance is immediately
updated. Students will also be able to check their balance and get a receipt when they utilize the
machine. Students with checks will make their deposits with a food service employee in one of the open
lines before school. Deposits by check should always include the student’s name and PIN number
somewhere on the check so it gets credited to the correct student account.
Parents may continue to check their child’s balance or make a deposit to their
account using a credit card on PayPAMS. The website is www.paypams.com
Money remaining in a student’s account at the end of the school year will
immediately be available to students at any KISD school on the first day of
school, including high school.
Student Deliveries and Messages
Please review with your child the following Klein ISD Student Handbook policies/procedures:
Only messages of an emergency nature can be relayed to students. It is hoped that
parents can plan ahead with their children for unusual weather conditions or other
situations that would alter the method by which students return home. Deliveries of a
personal nature, such as flowers, gifts, etc. are not made.
Please help us minimize classroom disruptions, thereby, maximizing instructional time, by planning
ahead with your children to see that they are leaving home with all their homework, books, library
books, lunch or lunch money, P.E. uniforms, musical instruments, etc. Thank you for your assistance.
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Dress Code
To maintain a standard of appearance which is a positive factor in the learning environment, the following
dress code will be in effect:
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Pants that hang on the hipbone, frayed pants, unhemmed pants, or those that result in a bare
midriff are not acceptable.
No low-cut, backless or see-through tops will be allowed. Clothing with improper advertising or
slogans will not be permitted. Any garment or design of a garment which is too short or too
revealing and would tend to provoke a suggestive or uncomplimentary remark may not be
worn to school.
Appropriate undergarments must be worn.
Any hair style or color that is distracting will not be permitted on school property. Designs and
insignias cannot be cut in the hair.
No hats or head coverings may be worn.
No student will wear exposed rings, studs, or other jewelry associated with body piercing.
Students may, however, wear e ar rin gs or ear studs.
Tattoos, icons, and any other markings on the body that cannot be removed shall be covered at
all times in an unobtrusive manner. A student who has such markings on his/her body and
wishes to participate in extracurricular activities shall ensure that the markings are covered at
all times. The principal or any other person in charge of an extracurricular activity shall
regulate and enforce these guidelines.
No paraphernalia that indicates or promotes gang membership may be worn or displayed (this
includes but is not limited to bandanas, chains, jewelry, hip clothes, baggy pants, tee shirts, gang
writing or color codes.)
Any attire that is distracting or disturbing will not be permitted on school property. Students who
do not comply will be required to have alternative clothing brought to them. Pajamas and/or
slippers are not allowed.
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TeacherWebsites
Every teacher at Doerre has a website on which they will place information about lessons and
homework. This is an excellent way for students and parents to access information, especially when a
student is absent.
You may access Doerre teacher websites by clicking here.
Organizations and Clubs
Doerre Intermediate offers a wide variety of activities in which students may become involved.
Membership in a club or organization is a great way for sixth graders or new students to acclimate
themselves to Doerre and to begin to, “feel at home.” The following list is a sampling of activities but is
not meant to be all inclusive:
Student Council
National Junior Honor Society
Chess Club
DI (Destination Imagination)
Scrapbooking
Volleyball
Cross Country
Band
Theater Arts
Anime Club
Math Club
Intramurals
No Place for Hate
Spanish Club
Basketball
Swimming
Orchestra
Drawing Competitions
Culture Club
Warriors for Christ
Doerre Chiefs
Robotics
Football
Track
Cheerleading
Choir
Writing Competitions
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Fighting on Campus
We are proud to say that Doerre is a wonderful place for students to attend school. It is our goal, as a
faculty and staff, to continue to provide a safe learning environment for all students and teachers. With
everyone’s cooperation, we know this can be accomplished.
We believe all students can learn and refuse to allow a few to interfere with the learning environment.
There are many teachers, counselors, and administrators who will assist students with any problem they
may have. We are confident that all problems can be solved a student will include staff members in the
process. There is no reason to resort to physical or verbal abuse. Fighting will not be tolerated under any
conditions. Students should ignore the so-called friends who will encourage them to make a poor
decision.
If a fight should occur two questions will be asked:
1. What did you do to prevent the fight?
2. What school official did you ask for help?
The response to these questions will assist in determining student responsibility. In past years our students
have been most cooperative. We know that the 2015-2016 school year will be no different.
Alcohol Prohibited at Campus Events
Klein ISD is an alcohol-free school zone. Please be advised that alcohol is not allowed at any campus
related or campus sanctioned event/activity whether held on or off school property. This includes
booster club functions. Alcohol is prohibited when employees may be present, even if the
event/activity is for adults only and is held off campus. See Texas Education Code Section 38.007 and
KISD Board Policies DH (Legal), FNCF (Legal), and GKA (Legal).
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Child Safety Awareness
Parents should instruct their child to be aware of strangers and to report to them and/or school authorities
anyone who improperly approaches them.
Athletics
All students who plan to try out for any sport will be required to have a current physical and a copy of their
birth certificate on file with the coaches prior to the first day of practice.
CommunityRelations
Parents should discuss with their children the seriousness of respecting the property of our neighbors. As
part of their character development it is our responsibility to impress on them the importance of positive
community relations.
Public Information Request
Unless we have written notification from the parent, KISD is required by law to release to anyone who makes
a formal request through the Public Information Office: student body names, address, telephone number,
date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of
members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, awards received in school, and most recent, previous
school attended.
Campus Visitors
A parent who wishes to schedule a conference with a teacher is asked to call the receptionist for an
appointment. Parents who wish to visit on campus or eat lunch with their child must sign in at the
main office and show a driver’s license to obtain a visitor’s pass. Siblings/guests/students from other
schools are not allowed to visit our students. It is essential that these procedures are followed to
provide safety and security for all.
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Lockers and Backpacks
Each student is assigned their own locker and may not share with any other student. Students are
required to utilize a school lock on their lockers at all times in both the hallway and gym to secure their
valuables and textbooks. Doerre locks which were used last year may be used again. Any lock used must
be one purchased from Doerre. Locks are $6 for a new lock and $3 for a used one. Backpacks may only
be used by students as they travel to and from school; they may not be carried between classes.
With the smaller lockers that we have, it would be helpful if students purchase drawstring backpacks
instead of heavy, b u l k y backpacks. This will help accommodate their books and other belongings.
Progress Report/Report Card/ Parent Connect
We will have computer generated progress reports. Each six weeks, every Doerre student will bring home
a progress report in the fourth week of the grading period. Teachers will list the students’ academic and
conduct grade up to that date, along with areas targeted for improvement.
Report cards will be issued the Friday following the close of the six weeks. The KISD school calendar
includes the six-week grading periods.
Additionally, specific dates will be made public on the Klein website. Parent Connect is accessible from
Doerre’s website. Parents may sign up to view student’s grades, assignment and attendance.
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Please assist us in the handling of custody related issues. It is the responsibility of the parents to
provide the principal a certified copy of the court order affecting any other person’s right to
their children. Should you have any questions, please call
Mrs. Patin, Principal, at 832-249-5700.
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We have several important dates and special events on campus in the coming months that I want to make sure
you are aware of. Please mark your calendars for these important dates:
Tuesday, March 8th
Spring Picture Day
Mon-Fri, March 14th – 18th
Spring Break
Thursday, March 24th
Progress Reports
Friday, March 25th
No School – Good Friday
Tuesday, April 5th
McTeacher Night @ Gleannloch McDonald’s, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, April 19th
NJHS Induction Ceremony, 6:00 PM
Friday, April 22nd
Report Cards
Thursday, May 12th
Progress Reports
Tuesday, May 17th
Campus TPSP GT Showcase
Wednesday, May 18th
8th grade awards, 6:00 PM
Thursday, May 19th
6th grade awards (9:15 AM) & 7th grade awards (10:15 AM)
Thurs-Thurs, May 19th – 26th
HS Course Finals
Tuesday, May 24h
KISD District TPSP Showcase @ KMPC
Monday, May 29th
No School – Memorial Day
Thursday, June 2nd
School’s out for the Summer!
Please contact us at 832-249-5700 if you have any questions regarding any of the above information!
Sincerely,
Nicole Patin
Doerre Intermediate Principal
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Highlights from the Helm…
Way to go Ms. Amadola and our Choir Students
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We had 13 singers named to the All-Region Choir! Amazing job!
Congratulations to Mr. Casillas and his DDMP students for a great showing in the Klein ISD
“Through Your Eyes” Multimedia Competition! We had three students place in the contest: Forrest Sun
– 1st ; Maya Poduval – 2nd; Brandon Wu – 3rd
Way to go Mr. Fehl, Ms. Roth and our Band Students
! Doerre was well represented and very
successful at the Klein ISD Solo & Ensemble Contest! We had 123 events receive medals! Wow! Doerre
musicians earned 42 Good Ratings, 70 Excellent Ratings & 11 ExcellentOutstanding Ratings!!! AMAZING!
Congrats to Carrie Raiyawa, Mike Keimig, Jeannie Boyle-Spears,Holly McGarrett
and Angie Phelps!!!! These teachers has 27 students place in the Scholastic Writing Competition!
We had 6 Gold Key Winners, 7 Silver Key Winners & 12 Honorable Mentions! Doerre
ROCKED IT!
Way to go Doerre PE/Athletics for coming through in a big way with “Pennies for Peace!” The combined
efforts of Coach Reed, Coach McKinney, Coach Williams, Coach Ziegler, Coach
McAlpine and Coach Prevost, along with all of their students raised over $600 for two charities!
Congrats to the Doerre KAC Team & Teachers!!!! We carried on the Doerre tradition by bringing
home LOTS of hardware! We proudly finished: Ready Writing – 2nd Place; Spelling – 2nd Place;
Problem Solving – 1st Place; Spelling – 2nd Place; Number Sense – 1st Place; Science – 1st
Place; Social Studies – 1st Place!
Kudos to Alex Collins and Laura Willis and NJHS for organizing the First Responders Breakfast
on Feb. 12th! You did an amazing job with everything!
Congrats to Ms. Torres, Ms. Clement & the Doerre Orchestra students for winning 149 medals at
their Solo & Ensemble Contest!
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Thank you to students that returned course selection sheets on time. Students will be
receiving 2016-2017 Course Verification Sheets very soon. Please be sure to make any
needed schedule changes before the June 9th deadline. No changes will be honored after
June 9th, at 3:00PM.
Credit by Exam (CBE) is available for elementary and intermediate students. Students may
accelerate an entire grade level or one core course by taking Credit by Examination (CBE)
and scoring 80 on the required assessments.
Credit by exam is also available for high school credit courses. Students may earn credit for
high school courses by scoring an 80 or above on a Credit by Examination (CBE). Students
must not have prior instruction in the course they are attempting. Credit will only be
awarded for core high school courses after the student has successfully completed both
semester exams.
CBE parent registration forms and additional information is available on the Doerre website
counselor page.
Grade Repair will be available during the entire year for students failing academic subjects.
In order to be promoted to the next grade level, students must have a year-end average of
70 or higher in all academic courses. Doerre is providing the opportunity to earn a passing
average of 70 through an online grade repair program called Edgenuity. There will be no
summer school this year. Students will be expected to repair grades through Edgenuity
during the school year for promotion. Edgenuity is after school on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays. Please contact your child’s counselor for more information.
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Congratulations to two Doerre art students for having work selected to represent
the Klein Independent School district at the Texas Art Education Association Conference in
November. These students were two of four from all the Klein Intermediate schools to be chosen to
be presented at the Conference. Way to go Doerre Warrior Artist C. Gottfried and E. Del Paggio!
Also, Congratulations to three art students who had work selected for this month’s Klein
Instructional Center display. Way to go; C. Aulbert, R. Radwan and B. Miller!
Nine 6th graders had work selected to hang at McDonalds for six weeks. This wonderful work was
done by S. Dightman, K. Kruger, B. Robinson, A. Spata, L. Nelson, K. Nance, M. Fisher, N. Stansel
and M. Marrufo.
Congratulations to the following 6th grade art students. Their self-caricature was selected for the
McGallery at McDonald’s.
W.Carpenter, T. Houston, K. Mowrer, F. Morales, J. Cook, K. Griner, L. Yates.
Way to go guys!!! I am so proud. January 12th.
Congratulations to all the Artists who represented Doerre in the Rodeo Art Contest! B. Burdine
received a white ribbon, I. Scerra, R. Shezad, C. Deutsch, B. Brittain, H. White, R.Kang, and S.
Stamos received Red Ribbons. K. Bijsterbosch, T. Ranoa, H.Hastings, J. Cook, C.Gottfried, and
U.Aziz won Blue Ribbons. E. Del Paggio, C. Horn, and A.Spata received Finalist for Best of Show and
M. Poduval received Best of Show. The Art Department is very proud of all your hard work! Way to
Go Doerre Artist!
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen to represent Doerre in the Scholastic
Art Contest!
They are; R. Carney, E.Paggio, C. Horn, T. Ranoa, I. Scerra,
D. Smith, N.Goravanchi, M. Huerta, K. Tomman-Pierce,
M. Poduval, N. Lewis.
The Art Department is very proud of all your hard work!
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*Congratulations to N. Dinh who was chosen to represent Doerre in the Capitol Art Contest and M.
Poduval who will compete in the YAM Flag Design Art Contest!
Way to go girls! You produced
excellent art work!
The 7th grade girls Gold team celebrated a 2nd place finish in their
KISD basketball tournament. They defeated Wunderlich 24-12 then
Hildebrandt 20-13 before falling to Strack 12-13 in the
championship. Way to play a great tournament ladies. Team
members are as follows:
4-Katie Bankert
25-Dakota Hawkins
5-Emily Cruz
30-Hannah Pyle
10-Elizabeth Diaz
31-Laura Murphy
21-Chloe Enis
33-Kassie Chalk
22-Katrina Mendiola
34-Jasmine Davis
23-Leah Maynard
45-Isabella Monroe
24-Grace Coleman
Managers: Megan Courville and Maycee Leslie
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Doerre Intermediate
Administration
Principal
Nicole Patin
[email protected]
Principal Secretary
Shonda Espinoza
[email protected]
832.249.5674
6th Grade Asst. Principal
Karen Kulhanek-Rochin
[email protected]
Assistant Principal Secretary
Sharon Cook
[email protected]
832.249.5675
7th Grade Asst. Principal
Ursula Johnson
[email protected]
8th Grade Asst. Principal
Larry Domino
[email protected]
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Doerre Intermediate
Counseling Staff
Lead Counselor
Last Names H – O
Dawn Kirk
[email protected]
Counselor
Last Names A – G
Brandi Collins-Halverson
[email protected]
Counselor
Last Names P – Z
Dawn Kirk
[email protected]
Counselor Secretary/Registrar
Amy Northcutt
[email protected]
832.249.5687
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Special Education Case Manager
Joy Bezner
[email protected]
Special Education Secretary
Wanda Warren
wwaren@kleinisdnet
832.249.5684
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DOERRE BELL SCHEDULE
6th Grade Bell Schedule
Proceed to 1st
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
"A" Lunch
4th Period
PRIDE TIME
5th Period
6th Period
7th Period
8:45 - 8:52
8:55 - 9:40
9:45 - 10:29
10:33 - 11:18
11:18 - 11:45
11:49 - 12:49
12:53 - 1:23
1:27 - 2:12
2:16 - 3:01
3:05 - 3:50
7th & 8th Grade Bell Schedule
Proceed to 1st
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
"B" Lunch
"C" Lunch
PRIDE TIME
5th Period
6th Period
7th Period
8:52 - 9:00
9:00 - 9:45
9:49 - 10:34
10:38 - 11:23
11:27 - 12:54
11:56 - 12:23
12:27 - 12:54
12:58 -1:28
1:32 - 2:17
2:21 - 3:06
3:10 - 3:55
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