Welcome to 6th Grade

6th grade at LPCS is considered to be the transitional year from elementary to junior high.  While students enjoy picking their own electives, they still have language arts, math, science, and social studies on a daily basis.  In 6th grade we work on becoming more independent, organized, and responsible in order to be prepared for the rigors of junior high, high school and beyond. Using a planning system is a must, as well as creating their own organizational system, and we focus on the responsibility and use of technology in the classroom.

Students in 6th grade get the opportunity to attend Outdoor Education.  This opportunity is in Winter Park for 3 days and 2 nights at a YMCA camp where students focus on teamwork, collaboration, learning about nature, creating connections, and truly creating a cohesive 6th grade team.  This great opportunity for the 6th grade students happens at the beginning of the school year so we have the opportunity to build off their experiences throughout the rest of the school year.

In 6th grade, students also get the opportunity to attend International Towne.  At International Towne, students learn about the connections and dependence different countries have on each other for commerce.  Students get the opportunity to hold a job at International Towne and learn how their job is part of a bigger system just like each nation also is part of a larger global economy.