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6th Grade Courses

STEVENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL SIXTH GRADE GENERAL COURSES

ENGLISH 6 (Core Class – Required for Promotion)

This course aligns with Hawaii Common Core Grade 6 Standards for English Language Arts (ELA). This course is designed to build on students' foundational reading and writing skills, engaging them with complex literary and informational texts. Students will strengthen their written and oral communication through critical analysis, argumentative writing, and research projects,

MATH 6 (Core Class – Required for Promotion)

This course aligns with Common Core Grade 6 Standards for Math and focuses on building student proficiency with concepts and skills in Ratios and Proportional Relationships; The Number System; Expressions and Equations; Geometry; Statistics and Probability.

SOCIAL STUDIES 6 (Core Class – Required for Promotion)

This year course focuses on the historical, cultural, and political perspectives of various world societies. It engages the students in using the tools and methods of various social scientists to inquire and examine diversity, commonalties, dynamics, and interactions of cultures, past and contemporary.

SCIENCE 6 (Core Class – Required for Promotion)

This 6th grade integrated science course aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, Space Systems, and Earth Science. Students will be engaged in scientific and engineering practices as they experience, investigate, and explain phenomena while learning core ideas and building a cohesive understanding of science.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)/ COMPUTER SCIENCE 6 (Required Elective. Semester Rotation.)

PE- This semester course encourages lifelong physical activity. Students will develop fundamental movement skills, improve personal fitness levels, and learn teamwork through a variety of locomotor activities and sports.

Introduction to Computer Science- This course introduces students to foundational computer science concepts and skills aligned to the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) K-12 Computer Science standards. Students learn to explore and engage in hands-on, collaborative projects and discover ways to connect their learning to real-world experiences.

ESOL 6 (English for Speakers of Other Languages) (Required course for all Limited-English speaking students in the EL program)

This yearlong course emphasizes the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. ESOL placement is determined by the EL Coordinator.

6TH GRADE ELECTIVE OFFERINGS

All students must select ONE elective course. Careful thought must be taken in selecting elective courses as changes may not be possible later. Furthermore, students who fail to select their elective courses during the December course selection window will forfeit their right to choose or change their elective.

Elective offerings are subject to change due to insufficient enrollment or staff availability/certification.

Introduction to Band (YEARLONG)

Introduction of musical techniques and band instruments are taught in this course. This will include care of an instrument, correct posture, breath control, tone production, intonation, articulation, musical terminology, and fingerings. Students study simple music and are given the opportunity to play and listen to different types of musical compositions. (Note: Highly recommended to start in 6th grade if interested in participating in band at the high school level. Students must provide their own supplies).

Introduction to Orchestra (YEARLONG)

Introduction to musical techniques and string instruments is taught in this course. This will include care of an instrument, correct posture, bowing techniques, tone production, intonation, articulation, and musical terminology. Students study simple music and perform in class and at concerts throughout the year. (Note: Highly recommended to start in 6th grade if interested in participating in orchestra at the high school level).

EXPLORATORY WHEEL 6 (QUARTERLY ROTATION)

Can't pick just one? This wheel lets students rotate through four, quarter-long courses throughout the year to discover new interests:.

*Classes are subject to change based on staff availability*

ART 6- This quarter-long course is an introductory course providing students with opportunities to imaginatively create artwork through a variety of media and techniques.

STEM 6 (AgTech)- This quarter course connects science, technology, engineering, and math through the lens of agriculture and sustainability. Students will tackle real-world, hands-on projects that build foundational problem-solving skills across multiple disciplines.

Music- This quarter-length music course introduces students to the fundamentals of music through listening, rhythm activities, music reading, and hands-on ukulele instruction. Students will explore basic musical concepts such as melody, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, and musical notation

while developing an appreciation for different styles of music. Students will learn about the history of the ukulele, parts, proper playing posture, basic strumming techniques, and beginner chords. Through individual practice and group activities, students will develop the skills needed to play simple songs and perform music with others using treble clef notation and tablature. No previous musical experience is necessary. The goal of this course is to build musical confidence, encourage creativity, develop teamwork, and help students discover the enjoyment of music.

Leadership- Build essential communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Students will actively engage in real school initiatives, learning how to run effective meetings, collaborate with diverse groups, and become positive leaders in their community.

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