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The Student
Each young learner explores a developmentally appropriate mix of online and hands-on learning activities.
How Does Online Sixth Grade Work?
K12 online sixth grade is a full-time, accredited public school program for students entering middle school. State-certified teachers lead courses in core subjects including math, English, science, and social studies. The program is tuition-free for eligible students enrolled in a K12-powered public school in their state.
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What Subjects Are Taught in Online Sixth Grade?
Online sixth graders at K12-powered schools study four core subjects—language arts, math, science, and history—plus electives like Spanish, art, music, and health. Students read classic literature like “The Secret Garden,” build multiplication and division skills to prepare for seventh grade ratio work, and explore creative and world language options alongside their core coursework.
SIXTH GRADE CURRICULUM
What Does the K12 Online Sixth Grade Curriculum Cover?
Sixth graders discover their interests through a dynamic curriculum led by certified teachers — exploring core courses, electives, and advanced, hands-on learning options.
Language Arts
Sixth graders explore the power of human kindness with “The Secret Garden” and the impact of words in “Twelfth Night,” expanding their literary horizons while studying grammar, usage, sentence structure, and punctuation.
Math
With games, videos, and live classes, students figure out whole number multiplication and division in preparation for seventh grade ratio work.
Kids learn statistical graphing, volume measurement, and percentages through engaging, hands-on activities.
Science
Seismic shifts happen when students experiment with the forces shaping our planet, from plate tectonics and rocks to wind and water.
Budding scientists deepen knowledge of earth, energy, and universe through videos, virtual labs, and class discussions.
World Languages
Hola! Sixth grade Spanish students learn grammatical concepts and vocabulary words through themed units.
They’ll study greetings, school terms, colors, adjectives, verbs, and telling time through written texts, videos, comprehension exercises, and live assessments.
Art
From camera to brush, students unleash their creativity while studying architecture, sculptures, and colorful folk art from around the world and across the ages.
Prepare the picture frames: they’ll create their own masterpieces too.
Music
Introduce your young star to Broadway musicals, songs of the season, basic composing, and music reading.
Students gain foundational skills through interactive lessons in music appreciation, theory, culture, and performance.
Health and P.E.
Important sixth grade health concerns include bullying, internet safety, violence prevention, nutrition, and the opioid epidemic.
Students learn how to be healthy and spot mental health disorders, and apply their knowledge to a service project.
Career Readiness
Students explore potential careers through electives in marketing, photography, agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, web design, coding, and journalism.
History
Students step back in time to investigate the people, policies, and powers that shaped modern America — from crusaders to innovators.
Through engaging lessons and essay writing, they learn how to make a better society for all.
a day in the life
Connor
Connor thrives with a flexible learning environment where he can pause to move around and take the time he needs to finish assignments.
ONLINE SCHOOL IS SOCIAL
Fun with friends
Students form strong social ties by participating in extracurriculars, attending local school-sponsored events, and celebrating milestones in person.
Your student’s team
Your child’s success is a community effort.
The Parent
You or another responsible adult act as your child’s Learning Coach. Learning Coaches spend about 4-6 hours a day working with teachers and providing student guidance.
The Teacher
Our state-certified teachers build learning plans, monitor progress and attendance, teach live online classes, and hold online help sessions and office hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students study core subjects while building important middle school skills. Lessons are designed to support independence and growth.
Teachers provide instruction, feedback, and ongoing support. Families can stay involved and help guide daily learning.
The program helps students adjust to new expectations and routines. They build skills that support long-term success.
How do I get started?
Getting started takes three steps: find the K12-powered school in your state, complete an online application in the K12 Enrollment Portal, and watch your email for approval and next steps. Enrollment consultants are available by phone or chat to answer questions along the way.
The subjects passage pulls its specifics straight from the course descriptions already on this page (The Secret Garden, Spanish, art, music, health), so it’s fully consistent with the existing content below it.
I’m ready to find a school
Accredited K12-powered schools are available all over the country. Select your state for a list of local options.
I need more information.
It’s easy to reach out, chat, schedule a tour, and find out how K12 can work for you.
* Families do not pay tuition for a student to attend an online public school. Common household items and office supplies like printer ink and paper are not provided. Our enrollment consultants can help address your technological and computer questions and needs.
** Courses and course materials vary by school and course.