Sixth Grade

Our 5th–6th grade Bible program follows a two-year cycle, allowing students to study a rich variety of Old and New Testament themes. Each year focuses on different characters and stories, and students rotate through these units so they experience both over the course of 5th and 6th grade.

One year, students explore powerful Old Testament figures such as Moses, Ruth, Daniel, Samuel, Joshua, and David, discovering how their faith, courage, and obedience allowed God to work mightily through their lives. Students learn how God equips ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes when they trust Him fully.

On the alternate year, students study additional heroes of the faith including Elijah, Esther, and Daniel, along with engaging teachings from the parables of Jesus. These stories help students understand compassion, God’s provision, His love for His children, the importance of prayer, and the hope of Christ’s return.

Through this rotating cycle, students experience a deep, well-rounded biblical foundation that strengthens their faith and helps them identify qualities of godly leadership, character, and spiritual maturity.

Math with Confidence Level 6 continues a mastery-based, concept-driven approach to mathematics that emphasizes understanding, reasoning, and confidence. Students deepen their mathematical thinking through hands-on learning, visual models, and meaningful problem solving as they work with increasingly complex concepts.

Instruction focuses on strengthening number sense, accuracy, and flexibility while encouraging students to explain their reasoning and apply math skills to real-life situations. Lessons are designed to build independence, perseverance, and confidence, preparing students for more advanced middle school mathematics while maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment.

This course emphasizes the connection between grammar, writing, and clear communication. Through systematic instruction in grammar, composition, and mechanics, students learn how language rules apply directly to both writing and speaking. Clear explanations and guided practice help students understand the writing process and build confidence in composition.

Creative writing is integrated to encourage students to think critically and express ideas clearly and creatively. Cumulative review sections reinforce mastery of concepts, while a comprehensive handbook of rules and definitions provides an ongoing reference. This balanced approach equips students with strong language skills and confidence in written expression.

This course builds spelling and vocabulary mastery through the study of prefixes, roots, and suffixes, helping students understand how words are formed and how meaning is conveyed. As students learn these common word parts, they gain the ability to recognize and spell a wide range of words with confidence. Review lists and targeted practice support long-term retention, while challenge lists focus on commonly misspelled words and specific spelling rules.

Students also strengthen proofreading skills and explore the origin and development of the English language from a Christian perspective. Poetry instruction includes the reading, recitation, and memorization of classic poems by well-known poets, fostering an appreciation for rich language, rhythm, and literary expression.

This course explores how art and literature work together to communicate ideas across time. Students study literary works alongside the lives of renowned authors and artists from different literary periods, deepening their understanding of both written and visual storytelling. Featured authors include Robert Frost, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Laura Ingalls Wilder, while artistic studies include illustrators such as Garth Williams and Wesley Dennis.

Students read a biographical novel and a Christian fiction novel, using these works as the basis for structured book reports and written analysis. Additional speed and comprehension readers provide challenging selections that strengthen critical thinking, comprehension, and reading fluency. This integrated approach equips students for advanced literary study while fostering a lifelong appreciation for literature and the arts.

This course strengthens students’ ability to observe carefully, think clearly, and express ideas with creativity and precision. Through guided instruction, students learn what makes writing effective as they explore descriptive language, poetry, journaling, and imaginative composition.

Engaging “Mind Stretcher” activities introduce each lesson and encourage creative thinking through wordplay such as anagrams, acrostics, rebuses, synonyms, connotation, and alliteration. Clear examples and structured practice help students apply new skills with confidence. Penmanship skills are also reinforced through targeted review and practice, supporting clarity and consistency in written work.

This course explores the history and geography of North and South America from a Christian perspective. Students study key regions and nations, including Canada, while also examining recent events in the United States and around the world. Emphasis is placed on important geographical features, historical documents, and key facts that support understanding and retention.

Throughout the course, special feature articles highlight the lives and contributions of missionaries and influential Christian leaders, helping students connect historical study with faith, service, and global awareness.

This course serves as a strong bridge between elementary and middle school science, helping students deepen their understanding of the world around them through a biblical worldview. Students study the universe as the intentional creation of God while examining scientific concepts in a clear, structured way.

Through engaging visuals, charts, and hands-on projects, students explore topics such as invertebrates, plants, earth forces, space and the universe, matter, and basic chemistry. Learning is reinforced through experiments and projects completed both at school and at home, encouraging curiosity, application, and scientific thinking while fostering awe for God’s creation.