6th GRADE Course Selection Guide
Language Arts: Choose ONE
The purpose of this course is to develop successful readers and writers. Students will interact with both fiction and non-fiction text. Students will develop communication skills through instruction in oral and written communication, grammar and mechanics, vocabulary, and reading.
The purpose of this course is to develop successful readers and writers. Students will interact with both fiction and non-fiction text. Students will develop communication skills through instruction in oral and written communication, grammar and mechanics, vocabulary, and reading. Students should be reading at or above grade level and will be expected to work independently with material at home and school.
Math: Choose ONE
Math
The purpose of this course is to help students learn the value of mathematics in everyday life, become confident in their own ability, and become mathematical problem solvers. Areas of study include but are not limited to: whole numbers, decimals, fractions, ratio, percent, measurement, geometry, integers, probability, and an introduction to algebra.
Advanced Math
The sixth grade advanced math course is composed of students who have mastered the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The purpose of this course is to continue developing problem solving and critical thinking skill as well as prepare students to enroll in Pre-Algebra as they enter seventh grade. Areas of study include but are not limited to: integers, fractions, decimals, percent, proportion, measurement, geometry and algebraic skills.
Pre-Algebra
* perquisite: 5th grade qualifying test
This will not be an option on the course request form. Students who meet requirement and qualifications will automatically be enrolled.
In order to qualify for Pre-Algebra in the sixth grade, a student must pass the fifth grade qualifying test for Pre-Algebra and must master the basic math concepts along with master of fractional operations. This course is two years advanced for sixth grade level and covers the required objectives for both seventh grade and Pre-Algebra. The purpose of the course is to provide the foundation in algebra, geometry and problem solving so that students will be prepared to enroll in Algebra I as they enter seventh grade. Areas of study include: variables, expressions, integers, solving equations, inequalities, exponents, and probability, percents and linear functions.
