Calling all masters of mathematics for our extended math 6 course! This course is an advanced placement class that covers three years of content in one year. Students will learn math 6, math 7, and math 8 concepts before moving to Algebra 1 in 7th grade. The concepts focus heavily on integers and performing operations with integers, solving equations and inequalities, graphing and identifying functions, practical situations involving consumer applications, and geometry. Each of these concepts is integral to be successful in Algebra 1 the following year!

The objectives of the Language Arts class are to strengthen reading and writing skills learned at the elementary level. Students will improve reading skills by completing reading comprehension exercises and practicing and using a variety of reading strategies. We will also spend a considerable amount of time on writing and focus on the three main types of essay writing:  narrative, expository, and persuasive.

Language Arts Advanced is an extended course, which will help students prepare to enter Advanced Placement and Honors classes in high school. Students are held to a higher academic standard in the quality of their work and will have other elements to complete for major assignments throughout the school year. 

 Throughout the semester, students will use historical and geographical analysis skills to explore the United States history from pre-European exploration of the North American era to the Civil War era. Our eight specific standards can be found below: 

• Geography and skills in understanding North America

• Early North American Cultures

• European Exploration of North America

• Colonial America

• The American Revolution

• Creation of the United States

• Western expansion and reform

• The U.S. Civil War

This course intergrates evidence-based literacy intervention with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to support reading development.  Students will develop targeted reading skills while building self-awarness, emotional regulation, and social competence for academic and personal success through Second Step (SEL) and College and Career Exploration & Readiness with Major Clarity.  This course does not impact sports eligibility or academic recognition.

This course focuses on developing students’ physical fitness, movement skills, and understanding of healthy lifestyles. Students participate in a variety of activities, including team and individual sports, fitness training, and cooperative games. Emphasis is placed on effort, sportsmanship, and personal improvement.

In this course students will use tools likes pencils, markers, crayons, and paint to bring their ideas to life making art on flat surfaces like paper and canvas.

In this course students will use their knowledge of 2-Dimensional Art.  Students will discover how art tells stories and shows us different ways of seeing the world.They will create their own characters and colorful artwork inspired by imagination, nature, and famous artists.

Students are introduced to the exciting world of print media. Journalism students will learn the basic skills of relaying information accurately and self-expression through print communication. Through this course, students will learn and practice journalistic skills used in reporting, writing, designing, and producing a publication. 

This semester course introduces 6th grade students to the basics of Spanish in a fun and supportive environment. Students learn essential vocabulary and everyday phrases such as greetings, numbers, colors, and family.

Through games, songs, and interactive activities, students begin developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Cultural elements from Spanish-speaking countries are also included to highlight real-world connections.

No prior experience is required. This course builds confidence and provides a strong foundation for future Spanish study.

Students will create, investigate, and connect ideas of instrumental music through the reading and performance of band literature.

• Band is a performance-based class where students will present concerts throughout the year. 

  • • In class: students will learn to perform individually as well as part of a team. 

    • Outside of class: students will present concerts throughout the school year. 

In Woodwinds 6, each student will be responsible for learning to play his or her chosen instrument.  Participation in class rehearsals as well as individual practice at home is expected on a regular basis.  Students will see significant improvement when reinforcing class activities with practicing at home.  In class, students will learn to perform individually as well as part of a team.  Required group performances will happen throughout the school year.