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Grades 4-6
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Curriculum Highlights
Our curriculum follows the guidelines set by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, ensuring a comprehensive and faith-based education.
Religion: Students deepen their understanding of God the Father, the Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the concept of grace. They also learn about sin and the importance of living a virtuous life.
English Language Arts: Focus on reading comprehension, writing skills, and vocabulary development. Students engage with a variety of texts to enhance their literacy skills.
Mathematics: Building strong foundations in multiplication, division, fractions, and geometry. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and critical thinking.
Science: Exploring the wonders of the natural world through hands-on experiments and projects. Topics include life sciences, earth sciences, and physical sciences.
Social Studies: Learning about local history, geography, and cultures around the world. Students develop an understanding of their community and the broader world.
Technology: Integrating technology into daily learning to enhance educational experiences and prepare students for the digital world.
Art, Music, and Physical Education: Encouraging creativity, physical fitness, and an appreciation for the arts through various activities and programs.
Special Projects
Summer Reading: Each student reads two books over the summer and completes fun projects. This year’s books are Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo and Eight Dolphins of Katrina by Janet Wyman Coleman.
Community Service: Engaging in projects that help our local community and foster a spirit of giving.
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Science
Structure and Properties of Matter, Matter, and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System, Earth's Systems, and Engineering Design.
Religion
Sacraments, Liturgical Year, Saints and Holy People, Mary, Prayer, Liturgical Year, Sacramentals, Social Justice, Journal Keeping, and Meditation.
English Language Arts
Some common themes consist of: text complexity and the growth of comprehension, text types and responding to reading/research, flexible communication and collaboration, conventions, effective use, and vocabulary. These topics follow the K-5 curriculum core detailed further in the full curriculum guide. English Language Arts includes instruction in reading, writing, vocabulary, phonics, spelling, grammar, handwriting and library/reference skills. Integration of language skills across the curriculum is strongly encouraged.
We also use AR(Accelerated Reader) for students to enhance comprehension skills by reading books on their reading level.Math
- Operations and Algebraic Thinking: write and interpret numerical expressions. Analyze patterns and relationships.
- Numbers and Operations in Base Ten: Understanding place value systems. Operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to the hundredths.
- Numbers and Operations -Fractions: Equivalent fractions to add and subtract fractions. Multiply and divide fractions.
- Measurement and Data: Convert measurements, represent and interpret data, and understand volume and relate it to multiplication and addition.
- Geometry: Graph points on coordinate plane to solve real world mathematical problems. Classify two-dimensional figures and understand their properties.
Social Studies- Geography in the Western Hemisphere: Maps, Regions, Physical Environment.
- Early Peoples of the Americas- modifying and adapting to their physical environment.
- Complex Societies and Civilizations- societies developing in the Western Hemisphere between 1100 BCE and 1500 C: culture, adaptations, and political states.
- European Exploration and its effects in the Western Hemisphere
- Independence movements in the Western Hemisphere in the late 18th century
- Government- political systems of the Western Hemisphere
- Economics- The development in the Western Hemisphere to meet peoples' needs and wants
- Comparative Cultures in the Western hemisphere
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Curriculum Highlights
Our curriculum follows the guidelines set by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, ensuring a comprehensive and faith-based education.
Science- Focus: Earth and Space Science
- Skills: Scientific inquiry, experimentation, and critical thinking
- Topics: Ecosystems, weather and climate, space systems, history of Earth, and human impact
- Focus: Building on foundational skills and introducing more complex concepts
- Skills: Problem-solving, logical reasoning, and mathematical communication
- Topics: Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, algebraic expressions, geometry
- Focus: Reading comprehension, writing skills, and language usage
- Skills: writing, grammar, and vocabulary, and Analyzing texts,
- Topics: Literature (fiction and non-fiction) and grammar rules
- Focus: Deepening faith and understanding of Catholic teachings
- Skills: Reflection, moral reasoning, and spiritual growth
- Topics: Sacraments, Church history, moral teachings, prayer practices
- Focus: Understanding historical events, cultures, and geography
- Skills: Critical thinking, map reading, and historical analysis
- Topics: Ancient civilizations, world geography, government structures, cultural studies
Our students go to the following specials:
Spanish, Technology, Art, Music, Physical Education and Library
6th Grade Special Projects
Prayer Partners
Pairing 6th graders with 3rd grade prayer partners not only fosters a sense of community and mentorship but also gives both age groups a chance to grow together in their faith. It must be really rewarding to see those connections flourish throughout the school year.
Annual Field Trip
Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster, PA offers a unique and engaging experience for school trips. The theater brings Bible stories to life on a panoramic stage with massive sets, special effects, and live animals.
It's a fantastic way for students to learn and be entertained at the same time.
6th Grade Team: Ms. Rebecca Woodland, Mrs. Kim Detweiler, Miss Rachel Pagano
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