YEAR-LONG THEME

The over all theme for the school is, “Grasp the Past:  the building blocks of the future are laid upon the foundations of the past.” Each grade level integrates subjects around historical sub themes which fit under the year-long umbrella theme. The sixth grade year is divided up into the following thematic units:

• September/October/November:  Blast into the Past…a New Point of View    
• December/January/February/March:  Don’t Judge a Mummy by its Wrapping 
• March/April/May/June:  It’s All Greek to Me…Does it Have to Be? 

FIELD TRIPS 

Field trips are an important part of learning and provide excellent hands-on experiences in the real world.  Outings will be scheduled periodically for each grade level to enhance the curriculum.  

Sixth Grade Field Trips:

• September Spirit Adventure
• Challenges Northwest
• Science Circus
• Geology Adventure
• Chocolate Surprise
• GPS Day
• Greek Olympics
• Day at the Beach

HOMEWORK  

Students should expect regular, daily homework.  Homework is relevant and reinforces what is taught at school.  Sixth graders should expect to spend a minimum 60 minutes each evening on homework.