Course Descriptions

Sixth Grade English Language Arts:

The English Language Arts curriculum is based on the 100 Books Challenge Program, which is tailored to the needs of all students at each level of reading. In class reading and home reading will occur daily. In conjunction with this reading program, students will have language and writing instruction based on the New York State curriculum.

Sixth Grade Social Studies:

The Social Studies curriculum includes the study of the Eastern Hemisphere and the study of geography. The time frame of study begins with Prehistory and continues through the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Course work will include reading of the textbook and additional sources for information, projects, and reports.