6th Grade

The sixth grade curriculum continues to focus on educating students in the ways of Christ. As students work through the school year, they will develop a deeper appreciation of Language and Literature through exposure to various genres. In addition, they will build upon previously learned skills to enhance Mathematical concepts, explore the world's georgraphy, and engage in a variety of hands on Science activities. Students will broaden their cultural knowledge by exploring the language and culture of Spanish-speaking people, practice the vocabulary as well as learn to speak and understand basic Spanish sentences.

Religion

Students study Scripture passages to understand the goodness of God's creation and to respond to God's love for us. They use the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes to guide them into making the right choices. They see Jesus as the model of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit as their guide. Students celebrate the Eucharist as a sacrament of God's gift of love. They study the lives of Mary as our Blessed Mother and the saints as models of faith. Throughout the 6th grade year, students deepen their understanding of the Catholic Faith by studying: Scripture, Penitential Rite, Nicene Creed, Gloria, Reconciliation, Stewardship Friday program, and attending weekly mass.

Language Arts

We work within a comprehensive language arts program that centers on growth in word analysis, systematic vocabulary development, comprehension, and oral reading fluency. We respond to and analyze literature through discussion and writing. Some language arts activities include: a variety of writing opportunities, the study of grammar and word use, daily reading and response time, oral presentations/essays, grammar practice/word use, spelling units, and various novel studies through literature circle throughout the school year.

Math

Students will grow in their mastery of number sense, create and solve algebraic equations, and solve problems using various strategies. They will multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students will explore principles of geometry. They will order and compare fractions and decimals, create charts and graphs and then analyze the data, work with probability and statistics, create and solve proportions, and work with graphing coordinate points.

Science

Students will focus on Motion and Energy, Waves, The Universe and Interactions of Life. Throughout the course of the year, students will also explore the Scientific Method through hands-on experiments.

Social Studies

This year the students will focus on the history, culture, government, and geographical features of the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Russia.

Technology

Students will focus on keyboarding skills, applied digital skills, digital citizenship and internet safety, computer components, computer ethics, and coding.

Music

Students will blend their voices in a group, learn and use appropriate posture, warm-ups, and breathing techniques, develop sight reading skills using solfege, and perform exercises in music notation and composition.

Art

Students will focus on the elements of art and principles of design, art history, aesthetics, art media, drawing and painting with an emphasis on shading, and seasonal faith-based activities.

Physical Education

Indiana State Standards are incorporated into games and exercises. An emphasis is placed on good sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for others. They will develop the skills needed in many different types of sports. They will make self-assessment and goal setting for physical fitness and learn to make healthy life choices.