Sixth Grade

The sixth grade curriculum provides a bridge between elementary and middle school. Students are gaining more independence and responsibility for their education. Language arts and social studies are integrated to teach the higher order reading skills. Through the exploration of themes common to most civilizations (religion, culture, belief systems, geography, government, etc.), students embark on a journey through the past. They explore ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, and China.

In reading, improved comprehension is gained through the use and learning of strategies and skills. Fluency is focused on through poetry and Readers Theater. The stories in reading integrate with science and social studies. In addition to the reading text, students enjoy trade books and read for pleasure and understanding. The spelling program is built on spelling principles, generalizations, and learning easily confused and often misspelled words that are frequently used in writing.

Math curriculum continues to review the four basic operations while expanding on the decimals, fractions, integers, graphing, percentage, and geometry. In addition, exposure to pre-algebra further prepares the students for middle school.

Studies in science include Earth Science, Biology, and Physical Science. A unit of study centers on the plant kingdom in preparation for the annual sixth grade trip to Kanuga Falls, North Carolina. Outdoor adventures in data-gathering and team building skills will develop a unique bond between students.

Our character education program permeates all aspects of the students’ day. Additional enrichment is provided through participation in resources including in music, Spanish, library, Kingdom Theatre and physical education.