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6th Grade Course Offerings |
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Core Classes |
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English/Language
Arts 6 is designed to accelerate student achievement in reading, writing,
listening, and speaking. The course includes blocks of time devoted to
teacher-directed lessons on reading and writing, monitored reading,
vocabulary development, and grammar and usage. Students enrolled in Advanced
English/Language Arts extend their learning with greater depth at an
accelerated pace.
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Criteria for Advanced English/Language Arts 6
Three of the following:
- Above reading grade level as indicated on 5th grade report card
- B average or better in 5th grade language arts
- Average of proficient or advanced on the 5th grade reading
assessments
- 2006 MSA score of proficient or advanced
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In this course,
students investigate early world civilizations in Europe, Asia, Africa and
the Americas. They use the skills of Social Studies by sequencing events,
analyzing cause and effect and analyzing perspective. They will also read
and analyze content specific materials: maps, charts, tables, graphs,
primary sources and political cartoons. Service Learning requirement and
career exploration activities are integrated throughout the year.
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Students
use experimental data to analyze the properties of matter and energy, relate
how Earth materials and Earth movements cause geologic events, and model our
place in the Solar System. Students evaluate how the environment impacts the
survival of organisms and how humans impact the environment. Students
practice and apply the skills and processes of scientific inquiry. Students
use computers to collect data and run science simulations (GIZMOS) to make
abstract concepts more concrete. Students apply mathematics to graph and
analyze data from experiments. Students read technical passages to extend
their understanding of scientific text and use their oral, written and
technology skills to share learning. Project based learning will allow
students to identify and tackle real world problems important to students.
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Mathematics 6 is the first standard level course in
the middle school mathematics sequence. Students will actively engage in the
seven mathematics content and process standards that are outlined by the
Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum. Students will work towards a fluency in
operating with fractions, decimals and percents. Additionally, students will
develop an understanding of the following mathematical concepts and their
application: integers, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning,
properties of two-and three-dimensional figures, measurement, and
probability and statistics. Students in Mathematics 6 will proceed to either
Mathematics 7 or Pre-Algebra 7.
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Advanced Mathematics 6
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This course is meant to prepare students for a more
formalized study of mathematics. Students will actively engage in the seven
mathematics content and process standards that are outlined by the Maryland
Voluntary State Curriculum. There is a significant emphasis on algebraic
reasoning. Students will be engaged in representing problem situations with
symbolic expressions, functions and equations. Students in Advanced
Mathematics 6 will be expected to approach these topics at a more rapid pace
and develop concepts to a more intense depth using an inquiry approach.
Students in Advanced Mathematics 6 will proceed to either Pre-Algebra 7 or
Algebra I.
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Encore Classes |
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Reading Intervention |
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Specific reading interventions
are provided as an encore course for those students identified as
needing focused and intensive reading instruction, in addition to the
regularly scheduled language arts class. These classes are designed to
increase the student’s specific reading need—decoding skills, fluency,
and/or comprehension of text—in order to achieve higher levels of
success and include the following programs:
- Wilson Reading Program
- Corrective Reading, Levels A-C
- Spell Read (in selected schools)
- Soar to Success
Students are placed in
these programs only after testing and/or evaluation by the school’s
reading personnel.
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All students in
grades six, seven, and eight will be scheduled for physical education and
health education. Students will have instruction in physical education for
three marking periods and instruction in comprehensive health education for
one marking period. All students are required to wear a school approved
uniform while participating in scheduled physical education activities (cost
- approx. $20.)
The physical education program is
based on the Maryland Physical Education Content Standards and the Maryland
Voluntary State Curriculum that includes exercise physiology, biomechanical
principles, social psychological principles, motor learning, physical
activities and skillfulness.
The program components embedded
throughout all instruction are fitness and conditioning, coordination,
throwing and catching, striking, speed, timing and accuracy, leisure and
recreational games and dance education. Students will be introduced to an
array of components, themes, and activities which address each of the
content standards. Students will be assessed in physical fitness twice a
year though the administration of FitnessGram, a battery of tests used to
determine levels of fitness. Reports of these assessments are sent home
twice a year. As students return to the 7th and 8th grades, respectively,
they progress and refine skills toward content mastery. Activities and units
assigned by the teacher are designed to meet the criteria for each component
in the approved curriculum guide. Dance Education in each grade consists of
improvisation (6), Dance for Athletes (7), and Jazz (8).
Health Education Unit
The Health Education Program is based
on the National Standards and the Maryland State Department of Education
guidelines, reflecting the “Voluntary State Curriculum” for Comprehensive
School Health. The specific outcomes and activities are designed to be
developmentally appropriate at each grade level. The content/concepts and
performance indicators clearly define what knowledge and skills all students
must know and be able to do.
Grade 6 The students will
receive instruction in the areas of tobacco prevention, safety and injury
prevention, family life and human sexuality, and disease prevention and
control.*
Grade 7 The students will
receive instruction in the areas of alcohol education, nutrition and
fitness, family life and human sexuality, and disease prevention and
control.*
Grade 8 The students will
receive instruction in drug education, safety and injury prevention, and
family life and human sexuality.*
*The family life and human sexuality
unit, and HIV/AIDS prevention education were developed in accordance with
the standards and procedures established in Maryland State Regulation
13A.14.01.02. Students may be excused from these units of the program upon a
written request from their parent or guardian. Appropriate alternate
instruction will be provided.
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World Language Connections 6 |
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The World
Language Connections course provides students with a unique and challenging
exploration of languages and cultures. Through the themes of communication,
culture, contributions, and communities, students are introduced to Spanish,
French, and two other languages. As a result of this learning experience,
students will:
- Acquire the tools to enable them to take responsibility for their
own language learning;
- Take an active part in the communities in which they live;
- Explore, in multiple ways, the processes and products of human
creativity, and,
- Be better equipped to make decisions regarding continued study in a
single language.
The course is taught on an A/B/C day schedule for a full year.
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Semester Course -
In this course, students will work with a variety of ways of depicting a
likeness from observation and examine ways artists have shown details and
specific features in their artwork. Additionally, artwork from a variety of
different times and places will serve as the basis for imagery. A wide
variety of media will be used to communicate ideas based on select criteria.
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Family and Consumer Sciences 6 -
Making the Most of Myself |
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Semester Course -
Making the Most of Myself provides students an opportunity to participate in
performance-based learning (“hands-on” experiences). In the nutrition unit,
they will apply safety and sanitation skills, learn healthy choices in
nutrition, prepare and serve food, and work with other students in teams. In
the sewing unit, students will learn the safe use of the sewing machine and
select and construct a project. Construction of a meaningful project allows
students to apply multiple intelligences and helps build positive
self-esteem. Students will purchase project materials.
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Semester Course - This course is designed to establish student awareness of
the "core technologies" through participation in project-based learning.
They will develop a depth of understanding for mechanical systems and
transportation technologies. Students will use a variety of hand and power
tools as they apply academic skills to design, construct, test, revise and
evaluate the performance of a model transportation system. In addition,
individual and team projects related to mechanical systems will be completed
in a lab environment. Computers, peripheral devices and software
applications, such as Microsoft Office, will be used for preparing technical
documents and PowerPoint presentations.
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Semester Course -
The basic concepts and techniques involve mental, muscular, visual, and
aural skills and are a relevant contemporary extension of concepts and
skills learned in elementary school general music. The general music
classroom offers a challenging, adaptive, and nurturing musical environment
in which students can expand their musical horizons and enrich their musical
knowledge. General Music serves as a gateway into active involvement in
school and community participation.
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Chorus 6 |
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Year-long Course - This course emphasizes individual
concepts of vocal production, as well as choral techniques appropriate for a
large ensemble. Students will develop an understanding of musical accuracy
in performance skills and musical sound through movement. Students will
perform, create, and listen to choral music with understanding.
Comprehensive musicianship is taught through the study of a varied choral
repertoire. Public musical performances are expected. Students are expected
to advance to the next appropriate level of ability.
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Band 6 |
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Year-long Course - This course emphasizes good
tone production, musical accuracy in performance skills, balance, and
interpretation of music within a small group. Comprehensive musicianship is
taught through the study of varied instrumental repertoire. Public musical
performances are expected. Instruction is offered on the following
instruments: oboe, clarinet, flute, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French
horn, baritone horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion. Students are expected
to advance to the next appropriate level of ability.
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Strings 6 |
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Year-long Course - This course emphasizes good tone
production, musical accuracy in performance skills, balance, and
interpretation of music within a small group. Comprehensive musicianship is
taught through the study of varied instrumental repertoire. Public musical
performances are expected. Instruction is offered on the following
instruments: violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Students are expected to
advance to the next appropriate level of ability.
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Year-long Course
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an accelerated academic
program that prepares students for a rigorous course of study that will
enable them to meet requirements for 4-year university enrollment. AVID is
an encore course offered to students in grades 6–12. In order to take the
AVID elective course, students must apply, interview, and be accepted into
the AVID Program. Students who are accepted into the AVID program commit to
one to two hours of homework per night (for all classes), a schedule change
to include advanced courses, excellent behavior, and attendance. The AVID
elective provides a strong, relevant writing and reading curriculum, study
skills, assistance with organization, and time management, and tutoring. |
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