English/ Reading
In 6th grade, Reading, the emphasis is on using novels to develop students’ abilities to comprehend literature and informational texts at their grade level, sound out words phonetically, read fluently, and build academic vocabulary. In addition, sixth grade students analyze common literary devices, author's intentions, and common themes in literature. Students routinely write in accordance to the task, purpose, audience, and expectation of specific writing styles, while applying grammar skills and conventions. In 6th grade English, students are encouraged to engage in a variety of conversational structures to promote fluency in a second language. Students further develop in their English abilities by identifying more complex parts of speech, learning about challenging word roots and affixes, strengthening their understanding of word relationships, and analyzing figures of speech.
Math
In the 6th grade, Math the focus is on Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations, Measurement and Data, and Geometry. Students develop their ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.They use their creativity to develop a project that shows their comprehension and analysis in any topic of these four areas.
Science
In 6th grade Science, the focus is on Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science. As students are introduced to the different topics, they will use their critical thinking and analytical skills to create prototypes, graphs and charts, generate hypotheses /experiments/ solutions, and to support arguments for the different problems/ topics presented to them.
Social Studies
The focus of 6th grade Social Studies is civics. In this class, students will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of constitutional governments, the political process at the local, state, and national level, and basic economic principles. Most importantly, students will practice the rights and responsibilities of being an active citizen.
Spanish
En la asignatura de Español de sexto grado se continúa contribuyendo al desarrollo de las habilidades básicas a través de la comprensión, análisis y redacción de textos literarios, no literarios y funcionales, haciendo énfasis en la estructura de los tipos de párrafos que los conforman procurando la legibilidad, orden, aseo, correcto uso de la semántica y la ortografía. Se analizan y aplican las etapas de la lectura y algunos de los elementos de la comunicación. Todos los trabajos realizados por los estudiantes se comparten con los demás cumpliendo así con enfoque comunicativo de la lengua.
Estudios Sociales
Estudios Sociales de 6to. Grado se enfoca en el estudio de Valores humanos, democracia, Geografía mundial, Situación ambiental, conocimientos históricos y evolución de la humanidad tratando de crear conciencia y mejoramiento de la raza humana, aportando soluciones e innovando para vivir en un mundo mejor.
Art
6th grade art class focus is in the use of a variety of materials and media, for example, crayons, chalk, paint, clay, various kinds of papers, textiles, and yarns, understanding how to use these materials to produce different visual effects. At the same time, students create artwork in a variety of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) media, for example: 2D – drawing, painting, and collage. Students learn and use appropriate vocabulary related to methods, materials, and techniques. Students also learn to take care of materials and tools and to use them safely.
P.E.
The students will have a basic knowledge of how to warm up specific muscle groups for different activities and why this is important.The student will be able to contribute and listen to ideas in game situations.
Music
Student learn to sing and play guitar, music history and participate performing with their guitars on the school assemblies.
Technology
Students will learn to create presentations using Google Slides and more advanced presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Students learn to use additional G-Suite applications, including: Google Drive, Google Forms, and Google Keep.