Grade 6

English
Practice in writing essays with supporting details
Introduction to literary devices and terms
Discussion of literary themes
Development of creative writing in short stories and poetry
Development of proficiency in recognition of eight parts of speech
Introduction to phrases/clauses
Emphasis on punctuation
Emphasis on note-taking from auditory sources
Expansion of vocabulary through reading and study of Greek and Latin roots

Math
Review and development of computation skills involving decimals, fractions, and integers
Introduce rational number theory and computation
Introduction to formal Algebra skills including solving equations, evaluating expressions, simplifying expressions, distributing and exponents
Continued study of number theory
Expansion of understanding of plane geometry including formal definitions and construction
Review and development of skills involving ratio, proportion and percent

Social Studies / History
Study of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, reformation, and geography
Engagement in current events discussions/activities
Study of geography interspersed throughout the year
Development of research skills (note-taking, summarizing, use of primary and secondary sources)
Production of short research paper
Exploration of various study skills
Focus on test preparation and test-taking skills

Science
Emphasis on the scientific method
Emphasis on analysis of results and formulation of accurate/logical conclusions
Integration of hands-on labs with real world applications
Integration of technology
Introduction to matter and energy
Introduction to Earth’s systems, weather, plate tectonics
Study of living things in the biosphere

Foreign Language
Required study of Latin
Focus on daily life in Pompeii
Exploration of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
Introduction to present, perfect and imperfect verb tenses
Introduction to subjects, objects, indirect objects, prepositional phrases, in first, second and third declensions
Introduction to gendered nouns

Art
Projects designed in coordination with science and history curriculums
Incorporation of multimedia, multicultural projects
Emphasis on the elements and principles of design

Music
Development and application of previously learned skills
Expansion of knowledge of musical symbols/vocabulary
Continued study of keyboards, drums, and guitars
Discussion of cultural contexts of performance music
Introduction to various composers and styles
Optional chorus, musical theatre, rock band by audition
Optional participation in concerts

Technology
Integration of laptops or tablets in all academic classes
Practice in assessing website validity

Physical Education
Development of sports skills
Experience in interscholastic sports
Focus on skill and strategy development
Emphasis on sportsmanship
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Main Campus: PK4 - Gr. 8
Gulf Stream Campus

3600 Gulf Stream Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
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Delray Beach, FL 33444
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