5th Grade to

6th GradeRegistration Information

We Believe…● that every student who comes to

Prairie will grow in his or herknowledge and skills to achieveAcademic Excellence.

● We provide engaging andrigorous curriculum offeringsthat will prepare ourstudents for their futureacademic endeavors.

We Believe…● it is our responsibility to prepare

our students to become active members of our school, neighborhoods, and society.

● Our students are the hope for our future and must learn the habits of citizenship, partnership and leadership.

DUE BACK to teacher on Feb 7

Registration Card

AVID 6:

● This is a three year course designed to support students who are seeking college preparatory experience

● AVID prepares students for success in high school and eligibility for four-year colleges and universities

** Application and interview is required

AVID

Drama 6:

● Semester long● This a beginner's level class and

is designed for the new and growing actors

● Improvisation, performance, memorization, and writing will be required

Art 6:

● Semester long● Students will explore various art

mediums including drawing, painting, and sculpture

Art & Drama

Technology 6: Semester long

● Students are given opportunities to explore a variety of applications, techniques and STEAM applied skills.

● Students will engage in basic computer skills, such as keyboarding, word processing, saving documents, and taking screenshots.

● Students will have the opportunity to learn about 3D printing, graphics, robotics, mixed media, and other possibilities.

● Students will have the opportunity to work in individual, small group and large group Project-Based Learning.

Robotics 6: Semester long

● Students will explore engineering and programming through NTX Lego Mindstorm

● Students will learn teamwork, the basics of robotics, engineering and programming concepts

Technology & Robotics

Physical Education 6: Semester long

● Students will participate in team and individual sports (flag football, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, badminton, lacrosse, softball, soccer, pickleball and fitness activities).

● Colorado State Standards for Physical Education, which include movement and skill development, fitness, knowledge needed for games and activities, prevention and risk management.

Health 6: Semester long

● Health education builds students' knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes about health.

● Students will learn about physical, mental/emotional and social health. This class motivates students to improve and maintain their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors.

Physical Education & Health

Band 6 (Beginning): Semester long

● Students will learn to read music and play a flute, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba. We will also perform an evening concert at the end of the semester and learn about how to continue in band in the future at Prairie and Overland.

Strings 6 (Beginning Orchestra): Semester long

● Students will learn to read music and play a violin, viola, cello, or bass. We will also perform an evening concert at the end of the semester and learn about how to continue in strings in the future at Prairie and Overland.

Music 6: Semester long

● Students will receive instruction in music and will practice: guitar, bass, drums, percussion and keyboards

Choir 6: Semester long

● Students will learn how to sing with proper vocal production, learn how to read music, and perform a variety of choral music in an evening concert each quarter.

Band-Orchestra-Music-Choir

Exploratory Spanish:

● Semester long ● Students will explore the Spanish language by learning basic skills

to communicate in a foreign language ● Students will learn introductory phrases, vocabulary, concepts, and

a variety of Hispanic culture

Exploratory Spanish

School day: 8:50 AM-3:45 PM

Students will start the day in a homeroom period (about 15 min)

Students will attend 4 core classes that are 55 minutes each

Students will have two electives each day that are about 45 minutes each

Students will have a 35-minute advisory class daily that will assist them with their study skills and extra academic support

Typical Day

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

Language Arts

LA Honors LA

LA Honors LA

LA Honors LA

Social Studies

Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies

MathMath 6

Math 6/7Math 7

Math 7/8Math 8Algebra

Science Science Science Science

Core Classes

6th Grade Map

Dean role includes:● Promoting school-wide expectations (SOAR)● Processing discipline referrals● Managing behavioral concerns● Addressing tardy and truancy support

Counselor role includes: ● Monitoring student progress● Building schedules● Conducting restorative justice conversations● Providing solution-focused support● Helping 6th graders navigate middle school years

Deans & Counselors

S.O.A.R.

Language Arts 6:

● Students will read and study a variety of texts

● Students will learn to write paragraphs using the claim, evidence, and reasoning model

Honors Language Arts 6:

● Students should be reading one or more years above grade level

● Students are recommended for this class by their 5th grade teacher and a body of evidence

Language Arts

● Students will study the Western Hemisphere ● They will study geography, history, government, and

economics of the region● Students will develop skills in determining cause and effect,

differentiating between primary and secondary sources, drawing conclusions, and summarizing

Social Studies

Math 6:

Students will focus on:

1) Connecting ratio and rate to solve problems2) Complete understanding of division of fractions and extending their

knowledge of types of numbers3) Writing, interpreting, using expressions and equations4) Developing an understanding of statistical thinking

Math 6/7:

● Extension of Math 6 studies (Completion of Math 6 and First Half of Math 7 within the School Year)

● Placement is determined by a body of evidence to support students readiness for the course

Math

● Students will have the opportunity for hands-on, investigative, and problem-solving experiences

●● Units include:

○ Cells and Body Systems ○ Weather○ Climate ○ Kinetic Energy○ Heat

Science

Staying Connected

https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/prairie

Prairie Website

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Sports/Athletics

Adventure ClubImages- Creative Writing Running Club Geography ClubSoccer ClubNational Junior Honor SocietyCraft ClubSTEM Club Spelling BeeMath Counts/Math LeagueChess ClubStudent Council

Clubs

Registration Cards Turn-in Deadline

Friday, February 7th to 5th Grade Teacher

6th Grade Orientation:

Friday, August 14th, 2020 (8:50 AM-3:45 PM)

Students will participate in a program called WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) in the morning and attend modified classes in

the afternoon

Lunch will be provided!

First Day of School

Monday, August 17th, 2020

Save the Dates

Questions/Next Steps Please proceed to the West

Gym if you would like to meet the Elective teachers and ask

them questions

OR

Refer to your map to take a self-guided tour of the building

AND

Pick up a Prairie Student T-Shirt as you Exit the Main

Doors