This course is designed for all 6th Grade students and for those students who meet the established criteria and requirements. The content in this course follows the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. In Grade 6, instructional time will focus on five critical areas: (1) connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplica - tion and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; (2) completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, including negative numbers; (3) writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations with variables; (4) developing understanding of statistical thinking; and (5) relating the concepts of area, surface area, and volume in geometric figures. Students will engage in

This course is designed for those students who meet the estab - lished criteria and requirements for Honors Math in the school. The content in this course follows the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. In addition to the standards expected in Math 6, Honors Math 6 students will complete extensions to include computing with all rational numbers; solving problems by using ratios and proportions; solving equations and inequalities involving applica - tions of area, surface area, and volume; and comparing data sets to analyze their center and spread. Students will engage in relevant and authentic problems around the standards and will also be expected to recognize potential problems, analyze errors, solve problems proficiently, and use complex reasoning. Honors Math 6, which includes 6th

Students rotate through art, music, dance, and/or theater. This course is designed to introduce students to the arts electives in This course provides beginning class instruction in playing a musical instrument. Level I performance standards for the band are achieved. Band instruments may be leased or purchased from local

This course provides beginning instruction in playing violin, viola, cello, or bass. Level I performance standards for orchestra are achieved. Orchestra instruments may be leased or purchased from

This course provides beginning instruction in dance as personal expression. Students learn to create compositions, learn perfor - mance values, use movement skills, analyze dance, and understand cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary connections with dance.

Students learn beginning singing techniques within an ensemble setting. Singing experiences will be provided for all students with special instruction for those with changing voices. In addition to music skills, students will demonstrate skills of cooperation, and learn to compromise and be team players.

This course builds upon a student’s individual skills in visual art. Students learn to communicate effectively using the language of visual arts, apply creative and critical thinking skills, and create art using a variety of processes. Students develop their understand - ing of the contextual relevance of art, as well as life applications. Students learn how to respond to art with critical analysis.

Students explore various dramatic elements through the eyes of the playwright, actor, designer, and director. They will learn to understand artistic choices and to critique dramatic works. Students will use drama as a means of confidently expressing themselves and developing their “personal voice.” The sixth-grade AVID Elective course is an introduction to the AVID philosophy. Students will develop awareness of the values accom - panying academic goals and success. The course will focus on building self-confidence and communication skills in working with peers and adults. Students will be exposed to reading strategies that will assist in vocabulary building and understanding a variety of texts, and will also focus on prewriting techniques, summary

The sixth-grade AVID Elective course is an introduction to the AVID philosophy. Students will develop awareness of the values accom - panying academic goals and success. The course will focus on building self-confidence and communication skills in working with peers and adults. Students will be exposed to reading strategies that will assist in vocabulary building and understanding a variety of texts, and will also focus on prewriting techniques, summary writing and structural components of note-taking. The students will increase college and career awareness through guest speaker pre - sentations, field trip opportunities and research. Please check with your school’s guidance department for information about availabil - ity and how to enroll.

This course provides an introduction to world languages such as French, German, Latin, or Spanish with an emphasis on basic com - munication and cultural concepts. Specific language offerings vary at the school’s discretion, according to what languages are offered in the school by highly qualified staff. This course may provide an exposure to two languages for nine weeks each, or 18 weeks of a single language. This is the same course as non-credit Middle

This course is comprised of a series of instructional modules designed to provide project-based instruction in basic keying skills, computer concepts and software applications. The four modules covered are alpha keys, number/symbol keys, building speed and accuracy and basic business correspondence. Students also par - ticipate in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities. These activi - ties provide students the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Language arts is reinforced.

This course is comprised of two instructional modules designed to provide project-based instruction in self-awareness, understand - ing the world of work and the career planning process. The two modules covered explore how career choices are influenced by interests, attitudes, values, personalities, learning styles, and skills. Students also participate in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities. These activities provide students the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Language arts is reinforced.