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SIXTH GRADE. McCulloch Intermediate School Class of 2021. CORE CLASSES. Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Physical Education. CLASSES and TEAMS. Classes are 70 minutes long Advisory is 35 minutes long Students will be in pods on five teams Sixth grade teams are: EXMO
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SIXTH GRADE McCulloch Intermediate School Class of 2021
CORECLASSES • Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies • Physical Education
CLASSESand TEAMS • Classes are 70 minutes long • Advisory is 35 minutes long • Students will be in pods on five teams • Sixth grade teams are: • EXMO • Earthshakers • Mindjoggers • Mighty Minds • Think Tank
ACTIVITIES • D.A.R.E. • Safety Patrol • FOR Clubs (Friends of Rachel) • Service Leadership Club (SLC) • Assemblies • Author Research Project • Concerts • Lunch at Noon
ELECTIVES • Band • Strings Orchestra • Choir • Art Connection • Creativity • Passport to Culture Students choose one elective for the entire year.
BAND • This class is open to everyone in 6th grade regardless of musical background, and gives each student the opportunity to master the basic skills of playing musical instruments in the Brass and Woodwind family. • Members will be performing at numerous concerts and contests in preparation for the great Raider Bands here, as well as playing with the Highlander Band at HPHS.
STRINGS ORCHESTRA • Enrollment at the 6th grade level is open to all students. • This course is designed to introduce and/or reinforce the fundamentals of string playing. Previous experience with string instruments is desired, but not required.
CHOIR • This is an exciting class where 6th graders learn the fundamentals of singing, sight-reading, and music basics. Choir will provide experiences to develop poise, self-confidence and skills to assist in music reading, rhythmic notations and performance. • This class will perform at NorthPark in December, Highlander Festival in the spring, and have a trip to Sandy Lake Amusement Park in May.
ART CONNECTION • This class is designed to meet the needs of “budding” young artists. This art class incorporates the elements of art with a variety of media. • Projects will focus on drawing, painting, and sculpture.
CREATIVITY • This is a fun and challenging class using your creativity and imagination! • Students will create and map NEW countries baked in cookie dough-good enough to eat! Students will design and create masks, work in groups for a lip-sync performance, write and film a short movie experiencing a volcanic eruption and other problem solving projects.
PASSPORT TO CULTURE • In this class the students will visit 9 different countries from around the world while discovering the history, culture and customs of each country! • Students will explore the art, music, dance, language, theater and cuisine of these countries through research, presentations and hands on projects.
Choice Sheet EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A CHOICE SHEET IN ADVISORY ON MONDAY, APRIL 14TH DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH