6th Grade Advanced Courses
Students in grades 3-6 may identify for gifted services in math and/or English Language Arts (ELA). Separately, sixth-graders may qualify for Advanced ELA, math, science and social studies. Advanced ELA and social studies cover the same grade-level learning standards in greater depth. Advanced science is compacted curriculum in which students cover sixth, seventh and eighth grade content standards. Advanced math covers all sixth grade and half of the seventh grade content standards. Families are notified of qualification in the summer after their fifth grade year.
Qualification Requirements
The following outlines the qualification requirements for fifth-graders seeking out this enrichment opportunity.
Advanced Course Placement (Grades 6-8)
The following outlines the progression of advanced courses, by grade level, for ELA, math, science and social studies.
| Grade | English Language Arts/English | Mathematics | Science | Social Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Advanced ELA |
Advanced Math 6 |
Advanced Science 6 (Compacted Curriculum) |
Advanced Social Studies 6 |
| 7 | Advanced ELA |
Advanced Math 7 |
Advanced Science 7 (Compacted Curriculum) |
Advanced Social Studies 7 (Compacted Curriculum) |
| 8 | Advanced ELA |
Algebra I |
Physical Science (HS Credit) |
World History (HS Credit) |