6th Grade

6th Grade Curriculum

  • Language Arts:
    • Journeys Reading Program
    • 90 minute block to integrate all areas of Language Arts (reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary and grammar)
  • Math:
    • McGraw-Hill, My Math Program
    • Focus on fractions, mental math, order of operations, problem-solving skills, geometry, ratios, measurement and data analysis
    • Additional math period each week
  • Social Studies:
    • McGraw-Hill/National Geographic Society World Adventures in Time & Place
    • Focus on history, civics, geography and economics of the Ancient World to the Renaissance
  • Science:
    • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Science Fusion Program
    • Focus on minerals, motion, force, energy and volume
    • Hands-on science lab and exploration each week
    • Science lab at least one a week
  • Religion:
    • Benzinger Program
    • Focus on reflection of Scripture and doctrine, prayers, major seasons of the church year and discipleship
  • Special Activity Periods:
    • Art
    • Computer
    • Physical Education
    • Spanish (three times per week)
    • Counseling Bridge Program once a month

List of 7 members.

  • Photo of Andrew Turulski

    Andrew Turulski 

    Teacher - Grade 5-8 Math & Science
  • Photo of Nichole Franks

    Nichole Franks 

    Teacher - Grade 5-6 Social Studies & ELA
  • Maribeth Low 

    Teacher - Grade 5-8 Math & Science
  • Photo of Carole Welch

    Carole Welch 

    Teacher- Art Grades Pre-K-8, Library & Music Grades Pre-K-4
  • Photo of Jennifer Hunt

    Jennifer Hunt 

    Scholastica Academic Resource Coordinator & Reading Specialist
  • Photo of Michael Ockimey

    Michael Ockimey 

    Teacher - Gym, Technology, World Language Moderator
  • Photo of Gina Sammler

    Gina Sammler 

    Aide - Math Grades 2-6