6th GRADE CLASS (2008-2009)

Art (Lisa Thomas)-Students will be learning art from around the world. Famous artist and their most important works.  They will also be exposed to different types of art mediums as well as a few seasonal projects .  (supplies: $10 art fee to be paid at Parent Meeting; 2 composition notebooks -one for each semester; 1 pkg. colored pencils (at least 12 can be larger for more range); 1 small pencil sharpener; 2 or 3 sharpened pencils)
*All supplies should be available to use each week  
** may want to purchase a small bag or some item to store smaller objects

History (Enid Valentine)- This year we will focus on ancient history. (supplies: $5 copy fee to be paid at Parent Meeting; folder with prongs and pockets; paper; pen or pencil)

Math (Debbie Hopper) - This class will focus on Consumer Math: budgets, checkbook, sales tax, income tax, etc.  (supplies: $3 copy fee to be paid at Parent Meeting, pencil, paper, simple calculator, folder for work)

Science (Melody Castrellon) - Ecology with an emphasis on ecology in Arkansas and the local community.  Students will learn about different types of ecosystems, bio-counting, and how ecosystems are affected by their members.  Students will  make journal notes from time to time.  There will be occasional quizzes and a couple of projects during the year, as well as occasional homework. (supplies: $5 supply fee; any notebook, pencil or pen, and a few colored pencils. *This class will meet outside several times during the school year, so appropriate dress for the weather is recommended.* )

Writing (Debbie Hopper) - History based writing lessons in structure, style, vocabulary and grammar. (supplies: $5 copy fee to be paid at Parent Meeting, folder for work, pen, paper,  highlighter)

Report cards will be given for each semester for grades 3-12. Students are assigned grades based on class work, homework, class participation and tests. Students enrolling in 6th grade classes must attend for the entire day.