6th Grade

6th grade introduces students to the middle school level. Lockers, switching classes, strengthening study skills, and self-advocating for learning is a big part of this grade level. Personal prayer and reflection also take off when we dive into what we believe as Catholics.

6^th grade math focuses on:

• connecting ratios and rates
• a stronger understanding of fractions, rational numbers, and negative numbers
• writing expressions and solving equations
• basic understanding of statistical thinking

6th grade science focuses on:

• life science: photosynthesis, energy flow to organisms, food webs, ecosystems
• earth science: planet earth, water, natural materials

6th grade history focuses on:

• Ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome
• Dynasties of China
• Early African civilizations, early Americas

6th grade religion focuses on:

• Old Testament stories of the Bible
• Living out the Catholic faith in our daily lives

6th grade ELA focuses on:

• grammar and writing
• story mapping and narrative texts