Our 5th & 6th Grade Curriculum & Learning Model

Bridge Builders (5th) & Captains (6th)

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The word 'CAPTAINS' written in large pink text with a captain's hat on the letter 'C'. Decorative banners hang above and below the text.

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

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Three children holding hands standing in front of an American flag with a red banner that reads 'Social Studies Building Our Country.'
Book cover titled 'Close Reader' with a photograph of a brightly lit Ferris wheel at night.
Cover of Journey's Reader's Notebook for Grade 6, featuring a young boy with a backpack and helmet walking in space-like background.
A young girl with dreadlocks smiling and giving a thumbs up. She is wearing a green dress with a floral pattern, in an indoor setting with chairs and equipment in the background.
Three young girls sitting on the floor and smiling, working on a project with green sticks and colorful balls, while a woman stands behind them holding a large poster with the word 'S.T.E.A.M.' written on it, in a classroom decorated with books, posters, and educational materials.
A smiling girl with light brown hair holding a cookie and a black object, sitting at a desk in a classroom with a boy next to her, a yellow trash can behind them, and classroom materials on the desk.
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Personalized Learning

Every child learns at their own pace.

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Mastery-Based Growth

Students don’t move on until they fully understand a concept.

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Real-World Application

Learning is hands-on and engaging.

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Global Awareness

Students become curious, culturally aware leaders.

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Spanish

Interactive language immersion to build communication and cultural awareness.

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Future Career Readiness

Empowering students to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and explore their career paths.

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