6^th Grade Composition accentuates the appreciation and improved use of all language.  Creative writing allows students to polish grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills; to become better critics of language use; and to develop a personal voice as a writer.

6^th Grade Literature develops specific skills that enable students to read well independently and to develop an enthusiastic and ever-broadening interest in reading. Reading non-fiction develops critical reading skills including finding the main idea, recalling facts, making interferences, and using words precisely.

6^th Grade History helps students understand historical cause and effect. It begins with the end of the Medieval period in Europe and runs through the Renaissance period. Students examine the Scientific Revolution; inventions and art of Renaissance Europe; the Protestant Reformation; the development of nationalism in England and Spain; the Age of Exploration; and Inca, Aztec and Mayan cultures; and a comparison of feudalism in Japan and Europe. 

Note-taking and map reading skills are practiced.  Students write two research papers, introducing the thesis statement and reinforcing other research and writing skills.

6^th Grade Math utilizes whole number operations to begin mathematical problem solving, to study ways of measuring and representing data, to work with computers and calculators, and to gain an appreciation of mathematics through the study of its applications in everyday situations.  Emphasis is on utilizing skills in: whole number operations and estimation, measurements, percent, geometry, graphing, ratios, proportions, rate and distance, calculations, money and financial applications, and exponents and integers.  Problem solving techniques such as logical thinking, estimating, drawing and diagramming are integrated throughout the progression.

6^th Grade Science is an issue-oriented Earth science course. Units include: studying soil scientifically; rocks and minerals; erosion and deposition; plate tectonics; weather and atmosphere; the Earth in space; and exploring the solar system. Students conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, create models, and read and analyze information.

6^th grade Spanish and French each provides an opportunity to further develop vocabulary, to strengthen speaking and listening skills, to enhance reading comprehension, and to increase cultural awareness.  Students study basic grammatical structures with an emphasis on regular and irregular verbs in the present tense and the formation of questions.

6^th graders learn to use Excel to create basic spreadsheets and corresponding graphs, and PowerPoint to create slide presentations.  They also review basic file management by creating folders, files, and moving documents between the network and their individual drives, and security and privacy issues.

In Fine Arts, 6^th graders rotate through two visual art courses: 2D and 3D. Students begin with the Renaissance and end with 20^th century artists.

For music, students continue with Chorus, 6^th grade Band, or 6^th grade Strings.

5^th Grade Physical Education provides students with various activities which aid students’ physical, mental, and social development.  The curriculum promotes safety, self-esteem, discipline, sportsmanship and positive attitudes about physical activity. Every student is introduced to the skills and basic strategies of team and individual sports, with an emphasis on physical fitness. Activities include swimming, football, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, soccer, track, tennis, lacrosse, and softball/baseball; lifetime activities of swimming, badminton, tennis; and a tumbling unit.

Making Choices allows 6^th graders to explore the influences and choices students encounter as they approach adolescence. Topics include: friendship, bullying, peer pressure, stress management, perfectionism, and puberty.    Students also take part in a program called Freedom From Chemical Dependency.