By having a greater understanding of their neighbors to the North and South, students are better equipped to understand the history of the United States. This course is designed to expose students to the many cultures and native peoples of North and South America, with an emphasis on Canada and Latin America. Weekly vocabulary tests are given that center around given skills and a specific theme. The Houghton-Mifflin text gives a systematic, developmentally appropriate instruction carefully developed word lists insights into spelling and meaning connections strategies to extend word knowledge and a variety of opportunities for word play. Since reading and writing are vital to the communications process, writing is also emphasized to improve the students’ writing skills based on their own language abilities and experiences. The objectives are broken into five major areas: comprehension / literary skills, decoding / phonics skills, language skills, study skills and writing skills. The major goal of reading is to develop independent, confident readers. The second part focuses on writing, listening and speaking skills. The first part focuses on grammar, usage and mechanics.

This course uses the Houghton Mifflin English book and is divided into two parts. As part of the theology experience during sixth grade, the Passion Play is performed for the school and community. Morality and the Commandments are also interwoven into the curriculum. Jesus is the fulfillment of the promises made to Abraham, Moses and the prophets. God is presented as the one who creates out of love and who cares deeply about the world. The sixth grader will study the roots of our faith found in the Old Testament. Pre-Algebra (or) Algebra I H(for high school credit) Dubois Central Catholic Middle School COURSE LISTINGSĮnglish, Literature, Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Usage(2 Pds./Day)Įnglish, Literature, Reading, Spelling, Mechanics, Grammar, Usage(2 Pds./Day)

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