The course program is quite flexible to provide a variety of experiences that become preparatory as well as enriching. The program is designed so that students in seventh grade are offered experiences with problems and materials not experienced in the sixth grade. Personal development - understanding myself, making friends, sharing in a family with special attention to the growth and development of young children Selecting and caring for my clothing Construction of a simple project using hand and machine skills Nutrition management Preparation of nutritious foods Personal and family resource management Looking ahead to work and career with emphasis on career investigation, personal aptitudes and interests The personal development and career segments will be presented in cooperation with the school guidance personnel. A textbook will be provided. Expanded literature units include the appreciation and writing of poetry and an in-depth study of a particular novel.
Emphasis is placed on writing skills throughout the year.
Students write poetry, essays, stories, expository paragraphs, research papers and letters. In addition, the sixth grade students, grouped by ability, receive a period of reading each day. This class offers students a balanced reading experience that includes word attack, vocabulary development, spelling, written expression and study skills. The curriculum is adjusted to meet the needs of each individual and class. Library skills are introduced in grade six and are reinforced and expanded upon in grades seven and eight.