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Sixth Grade

We are set up as a traditional classroom where the homeroom teacher teaches all core subjects. Enrichment activities such as Music, P.E., Spanish, computer, and art are taught by specialists.

Academic Program:

Math and language arts (grammar, spelling, and reading) are taught daily. Science/health and history are taught for 45 minutes 3 days a week. Students are expected to have homework daily and are quizzed or tested over presented material weekly.

Spiritual Emphasis:

Students attend chapel each week to worship in song and be challenged by a guest speaker – usually a local children’s or youth minister. Three days a week we have a devotional time at the end of the day. Our emphasis is on service and character development. Students also participate in a variety of service projects throughout the year.

Activities:

Each spring, students in sixth grade attend a Christian Outdoor School at Camp Yamhill. Counselors from our own high school, as well as the classroom teacher, the camp director, and field resource instructors, guide the students through a 4-day program that recognizes God’s primacy in creation and man’s responsibility to preserve and protect plant and animal species. Camp Yamhill also offers a challenge course that teaches students team building, problem solving, respect, trust, determination, and other universal skills. Students also consider being a Book Buddy (reading) to the Pre 3s and Pre 4s one of the highlights of their week.

Textbooks Used:

Math - Abeka
Reading - Abeka and chapter books
Language - Abeka
Science - CSI
Social Studies - Abeka
Spelling - ACSI
Bible - NIV Bible and ACSI

Elementary Music

Course Description:
Students will learn singing skills, music theory, and music history and appreciation.  Students will also be taught to play the recorder and various percussion instruments.  Throughout the year students will be exposed to church music and church music history and they will learn to use their God-given musical talents to bring Him glory.

Textbook/Resource Materials Used:
God Made Music, written by Joe and Judy Swaim.  Praise Hymn, Inc.
Various supplementary material.

Elementary Art

Course Description:
An introduction to the art world and the basic drawing skills students would need in order to have a strong understanding of the elements of art and principals of design.  Text and video-based instruction culminates in activities intended to familiarize students with these elements and principles.

Textbook/Resource Materials Used:
LIFEPAC Drawing Basics with Thomas Kinkade           

Elementary Spanish

Course Description:
Sixth grade students will visit the Media Center once a week to discover Spanish through an interactive computer program called Jumpstart Spanish.  Students in 2nd through 6th grades will also be introduced to the Spanish language through another interactive computer program, Elementary Spanish, distributed by Alpha and Omega Publishers*.  Our goal is to make learning Spanish enjoyable for our students through learning games and activities on the computer with occasional teacher facilitated, “hands-on” activities away from the computer as well.

Textbook/Resource Materials Used:
Jumpstart Spanish
Elementary Spanish, distributed by Alpha and Omega Publisher

Physical Education

Course Descriptions:
Fitness and skill development are the primary goals of the program. Students participate in exercises to promote cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, and flexibility. Basic motor and manipulative skills are sequenced or combined for greater movement challenges. Games, relays, and drills are designed to enhance skill related fitness or specific sport skills. Partner and group activities are used to meet growing social needs while emphasizing individual development.