In NetworK¹² schools, Middle school students enjoy core and elective courses. Through the Aventa Learning by K¹² curriculum they build competency in language arts, math, science, and social studies, plus art, music, world languages, and more.

6th Grade Core Courses  |  7th Grade Core Courses  |  8th Grade Core Courses  |  Middle School Electives  |  High School Courses

Language Arts 6

The 6th grade Language Arts curriculum integrates literature, vocabulary, writing, and grammar together.

Students will be given an opportunity to create blogs (online journals) where they can write and reflect upon their independent reading. They will be presented with the possibility of creating a multimedia report, rather than a traditional research paper. This course is designed to empower life-long learners who are actively engaged in their own learning, and take ownership of their scholastic endeavors.

Math 6

Students will learn 6th grade math topics drawing from a variety of sources, including hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and practical math applications.

This course will outline whole numbers / number sense, geometry, decimals, fractions, numbers, probability and statistics, measurement and ratios. Students will learn how to: apply critical thinking to problem situations—including ratios, proportions and percents; identify and classify geometric shapes; and define and use the basic concepts of probability. Basic statistical concepts are introduced, and students learn how to display data using charts, graphs, and diagrams.

Science 6

A variety of science topics, skills, and ideas are introduced to students in the 6th grade Science course. Students explore several different scientific fields through research, experimentation, and interactive activities.

Throughout the course, students will be introduced to, and develop an understanding for, the scientific method; and learn how the scientific method applies to all scientific disciplines and endeavors. Students study how to design science experiments, analyze experimental data, and study states of matter, chemical and physical properties, and the organization of the elements. And they explore sources of energy—both renewable and non-renewable—as they discover and discuss the energy challenges we face today.

Social Studies 6

Students in grade six expand their understanding of history, civics and government, geography, economics, and individuals, society, and culture by studying the people and events that ushered in the dawn of the major Western and non-Western civilizations.

Students analyze the interactions among the various cultures, emphasizing their enduring contributions and the links between our world today and these ancient worlds. In so doing, the students will explore how to utilize math, science, technology, and critical thinking skills in daily learning.