Humanities

Sixth grade humanities is an integrated course blending history, reading and writing. Students explore cultures, eras, and epochs, while focusing on ancient Egypt, classical Greece and Rome. Students read a variety of texts and have the opportunity to express themselves using multiple forms of writing, including poetry, speeches, persuasive writing, analytical paragraphs and others. In support of the transition to middle school, humanities begins with a unit on community, identity and immigration, entitled Where I'm From. Read more.

Mathematics

Working cooperatively in teams, math students engage in hands-on activities, experiments, projects and data collection, analysis and interpretation.  Sixth grade students grow determined as they develop the ability to reason abstractly and quantitatively, use tools skillfully, produce precise and accurate results, and effectively communicate their mathematical understanding. Students explore, discover and hone skills in seven mathematical strands to include number theory, patterns, statistics, probability, geometry, problem solving and beginning algebra.  Real world applications of math skills learned in class enriches the learning experience and solidifies understanding of concepts.  Read more.

Science

A concentration on Earth's dynamic systems and their interrelations makes up sixth grade science.  Students engage in labs and other hands-on activities as they study plate tectonics, planetary geology and the solar system.  An exploration of the ecology of San Francisco, our atmosphere, extreme weather and global warming is also part of the year's studies.  Students employ the scientific method as they collect and interpret data, make informed hypotheses and work cooperatively in lab groups. Field trips connected to each unit of study enhance students' experience and understanding. Our Dynamic Planet highlights the approach to scientific learning in the sixth grade.  Read more.