Grade 6

6th Grade Daily Schedule

Regular Days:

• 7:30–7:35 AM: HOMEROOM

• 7:38–8:17 AM: EXPLORATORY 1

• 8:19–8:57 AM: EXPLORATORY 2

• 9:00–9:38 AM: WEB

• 9:41–10:57 AM: CORE 1

• 11:00–11:30 AM: LUNCH

• 11:30–11:45 AM: RECESS

• 11:48–1:02 PM: CORE 2

• 1:04–2:19 PM: CORE 3

Wednesdays (CREW Day):

• 7:30–8:00 AM: CREW

• 8:03–8:38 AM: EXPLORATORY 1

• 8:40–9:14 AM: EXPLORATORY 2

• 9:17–9:54 AM: WEB

• 9:57–11:06 AM: CORE 1

• 11:09–11:39 AM: LUNCH

• 11:39–11:54 AM: RECESS

• 11:57–1:07 PM: CORE 2

• 1:09–2:19 PM: CORE 3

Additional Notes:

• Students rotate Science and Social Studies as well as Reading and Writing every five weeks.

• The school operates on a Green/White day rotation, alternating Exploratory classes every other day.

• Once a month, students enjoy a Friday Activity Period where they choose from clubs or special activities.

6th Grade Supply List

General:

• Pocket folders for each class (Language arts, science, math, social studies)

• One-subject notebooks for Math and LA

• 1" binders for science and LA

• Headphones

• Pencils, pens (blue or black), erasers

• Colored pencils, highlighters, glue stick

Strongly Suggested:

• 3” zipper binder or trapper-keeper

• 3-ring pencil case (to clip into binder)

For Exploratories:

• Pocket folders for each class (6) 

• 1"+ 3-ring binder for music

• Notebook

• Non-mechanical pencils with erasers

6th Grade Curriculum Overview

✏️ Language Arts

• Literature: selections may include Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, nonfiction articles, science fiction short stories, and independent choice reading.

• Writing: Argumentative evidence-based essays, research-based informational writing, and personal narratives.

*All Language Arts students at GMS are required to complete weekly units in the reading literacy program, Lexia.

Students alternate every five weeks between Reading and Writing units.

➗ Math

• Area & Surface Area, Ratios, Unit Rates and Percentages, Dividing Fractions, Arithmetic in Base Ten, Expressions and Equations, Rational Numbers, Data Sets and Distributions

*All Math students at GMS are required to complete weekly units in Khan Academy.

🌎 Social Studies

• Western Hemisphere Geography

• 5 Themes of Geography

• Mexico

• Central & South America

• Ancient Greece

🔬 Science

• Energy Waves: Sound & Light

• Chemical Building Blocks: Properties of Matter

• Weather & Climate: Energy in Earth's Systems

• Environmental Science: Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

Students alternate every five weeks between Science and Social Studies units.

Homework Policies

The 6th-grade team encourages students to take responsibility for their homework as an important step in preparing for high school. We focus on building time management, work completion, and self-ownership skills. Homework assignments are communicated in class, and students are expected to record them in their agendas each day. You can also find homework on our whole grade-level Google Classroom. Agendas will be checked weekly, and students can earn the reward recess if they complete their homework on time and with great effort!

Reward Recess System: 

At the end of each quarter, students will have the opportunity to participate in an additional reward recess. Students will need to be caught up in their classwork and homework while continuously following classroom and school rules.

CREW & Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

CREW meets weekly and helps students build strong relationships, learn conflict resolution skills, and feel connected to their school community. It’s one more way we support the whole child at GMS.

Field Trips

6th grade is always exploring new destinations that connect with our curriculum and spark curiosity, but past field trips have included:

• Connecticut Science Center (Hartford)

• Hopeville State Park and Bluff Point State Park

• Submarine Force Museum & the USS Nautilus (Groton)

Helpful Resources

• Google Classrooms: For homework and resources

• Infinite Campus: For Grades and Progress Updates

• Grade 6 Daily Schedule