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School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Before school care starting at 6:30 a.m.
After school care until 6:00 p.m.
A Sixth graders day is
divided into seven 55 minute periods with teachers specialized in the areas they
teach thereby allowing students
the experiences of faculty with a variety of teaching styles and methods.
Daily classes include Reading, Language Arts, Pre-Algebra, Social Studies,
Science, Enrichment Class (alternating between Fine Arts, Spanish, Mythology and
Latin), and Computers alternating with Physical Education.
CURRICULUM
READING
6 Class Novel Units
Basal Textbook
Vocabulary Textbook (inc. Greek and Latin Roots and Analogies)
Understanding Types of Literature (Personal Narrative, Poem, Play, Short Story, Nonfiction Narrative, Essay)
Understand, Identify, and Recognize Elements of Literature ( Plot and Characterization, Point of View, Setting, Mood, Theme)
Reading Skills (Sentence Meaning, Relationships, Judgement, Inferences, Main Idea)
Word Attack Skills (Dictionary, Structure, Context, Meanings, Figurative Language, Imagery)
Composition (Narrative, Descriptive, Expository)
Outside Book Reports Each Six Weeks
LANGUAGE ARTS
ENGLISH
6 Class Novel Units
Basal Textbook
Short Story Anthology Textbook
Poetry Unit
Mythology Unit
Writing Processes, Composition (Informative, Descriptive, Narrative, Persuasive, How-To)
Structure and Development of Paragraphs
Mechanics and Punctuation
Sentence Diagramming
Grammar (Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Preposition, Conjunction, Interjection, Direct and Indirect Objects, Clauses)
Study Skills (Organization, Library Skills, Studying and Test Taking)
SPELLING AND HANDWRITING
Synonyms and Antonyms
Compound Words
Prefixes, Suffixes
Abbreviations
Plurals, Endings
Greek and Latin Roots
Cursive Handwriting
PRE-ALGEBRA
Operations with Whole Numbers (Expressions, Distributive Property, Order of Operations)
Equations and Inequalities
Decimals (Exponents, Powers of Ten, Estimating, All Arithmetic Operations)
Geometry
Number Theory (Factors, Multiples, Primes, Common factors, Multiples)
Fractions (All Arithmetic Operations, Decimals, Ratios and Proportions)
Percent
Integers and Graphs
Statistics and Probability
Word Problems
Development of Logic and Abstract Problem Solving Skills
Oral and Written Exams
SOCIAL STUDIES: World Geography
Physical Geography of World (U.S. and Canada, Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, Northern Eurasia, Southwest Asia, Africa, South Asia and Pacific)
Human Geography of Regions (Climate, Vegetation, Culture, Resources, Land Use)
Characteristics and Spatial Distribution of Earth's Surface Ecosystems
Distribution, Migration, and Economic Interdependence
Read and Analyze Maps, Graphs, and Charts
Internet and Journal Activities
Current Events and Media Skills
Cooperative Learning Activities and Group Projects
Global Issue Case Studies
SCIENCE
Scientific Tools, Technology and Investigation Methods
5 Step Scientific Process; Annual Science Fair
Matter: Chemistry and Change
Phases and Properties
Energy, Heat, Temperature, and Energy Transfer
Magnetism
Electromagnet Radiation and Light
Sound
Atomic Structure
Chemical Names, Formulas inc. Balancing Equations
Chemical Reactions, Physical and Chemical Changes
Chemical Bonds, Reactions and Properties
Acids and Bases
Compounds, Mixtures, and Bonds
Structures and Engineering
Force, Motion, Gravity, Measurement
Physics of Motion, Forces, Density and Buoyancy
Work Equations, Measurements
Waves, Light, Optics, Lasers, Sound
Kinetic and Potential Energy
Power Equations, Measurements)
Robotics inc. Design and Programming
Space and Flight
Astronomy, Galaxies, Universe
Solar System, Universe
Principles of Flight
Our Dynamic Earth
Atmosphere
Weather, Climate, Seasons
Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes
Minerals and Rock Cycles
Weathering of Earth's Surface
History of Earth and Life Forms, Fossils, Geologic Time
Oceans and Seas
Plants and Animals
Plant Ecosystem Equilibrium
Chemistry and Food and Respiration
Cell Division and Genetics
DNA
External and Internal Stimuli
Extinction and Specialization
The Human Body and It's Systems
The Cell and Life
Life Processes
Immune System
Organism Responses (Internal or External)
Food Webs and Chains
Adaptation and Mutation
DNA Research
Heredity and Reproduction
Genetics
THEATRE AND THE ARTS
Vocal Performance
Body Movement
Plays
Variety of Media, Processes and Techniques in 2 and 3 Dimensional Form
Annual study of 18 Artists inc. Techniques, Style, Biography and Actual Example
Annual study of 18 World Landmarks including Name, Location and Associated Facts
MYTHOLOGY / LATIN
Reading Aloud and Class Discussion of Greek and Roman Myths and Plays
Study of the Epic Poem, The Odyssey by Homer
Roman Architecture, Art inc. Mosaics, Wall Paintings
Roman History
Roman Daily Life
Roman Numerals and Naming System
Sporting Events and "Olympic" Competitions
Comparison of Roman Life to Modern
Latin Prefixes and Suffixes
Greek Alphabet
SPANISH
Conversational Phrases and Terms
Mastering Spanish Vocabulary
Participating in Conversations
Thematic Cultural Projects in Appreciation of Culture (including the Arts, Music, and Stories)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Swimming
Aerobics
Dance
Organized Games
Team Sports (Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Kickball)
Sportsmanship
COMPUTER LAB
Word Processing
Creation of Multi-Media Projects
Use of Internet
Use of Educational Software
Reinforcement of Classroom Activities
Programming for Robotics