Sixth grade is an amazing year of transition to the IHM Middle School. Students switch teachers for each class, utilize lockers, and enjoy the freedom and responsibility of being in the middle school hallway. Students continue to grow in their expression of the virtues, and devleop leadership qualities. Academic rigor increases as students are challenged with complex thinking, more homework, and meaningful application of course material.
Curriculum
Religion
The Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), Theology of the Body
English & Language Arts
Reading & responding to literature; study of grammar & sentence structure; vocabulary development; written expression
Mathematics
6th Grade Math: Numerical Expressions and Factors, Fractions and Decimals, Algebraic Expressions and Properties, Areas of Polygons, Ratios and Rates, Integers and the Coordinate Plane, Equations and Inequalities, Surface Area & Volume, Statistical Measures, Data Displays
Science
Earth and Space Science – geologic processes, rocks and minerals, geologic time, meteorology, and astronomy are some of the major topics explored through hands-on investigations and inquiry labs. There is an emphasis about the human impact on the environment and our responsibility to take care of God’s Creation.
Social Studies
Global Studies