5th & 6th Grade Curriculum & Learning Model
Bridge Builders (5th) & Captains (6th)
Assessment & Progress Monitoring
STAR Diagnostic Assessment
Administered 3 times per year
Tracks individual growth in Reading & Math
Supports data-driven instruction and student goal setting
Math Curriculum
Apologia Math
Conceptual, mastery-based learning
Real-world application & problem-solving
Strong foundation for middle school math readiness
Writing & Word Work
Curriculum: Layers of Learning
9 thematic writing units throughout the year
Integrated word work and grammar to build vocabulary, sentence structure, & creativity
Reading & Writing
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / Close Readers
Selected based on individual fluency levels
Emphasizes reading comprehension, annotation, and constructed responses
Paired writing assignments support literary response, opinion writing, & research skills
Science
Curriculum: MyWorld Interactive
Focus on history, geography, government, current events
Encourages critical thinking and global awareness
Includes both digital and print resources
Electives: Foreign Language & Career Exploration
Delivered through Edmentum Online Learning Courseware
Students explore language, culture, and career pathways
Prepares students with 21st-century skills & digital literacy
Independent, interest-based, and teacher-supported
Personalized Learning
Every child learns at their own pace.
Mastery-Based Growth
Students don’t move on until they fully understand a concept.
Real-World Application
Learning is hands-on and engaging.
Global Awareness
Students become curious, culturally aware leaders.
Spanish
Interactive language immersion to build communication and cultural awareness.
Future Career Readiness
Empowering students to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and explore their career paths.