1. M C C ULLOCH I NTERMEDIATE S CHOOL C LASS OF 2022 SIXTH GRADE

2. CORE CLASSES Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Physical Education

3. CLASSES and TEAMS Classes are 70 minutes long Advisory is 35 minutes long Students will be in pods on five teams Sixth grade teams are:  EXMO  Earthshakers  Mindjoggers  Mighty Minds  Think Tank

4. ACTIVITIES D.A.R.E. Safety Patrol Rachel’s Challenge Service Leadership Club (SLC) Assemblies Author Research Project Concerts Lunch at Noon

5. ELECTIVES Band Strings Orchestra Choir Art Connection Creativity Students choose one elective for the entire year.

6. BAND This class is open to everyone in 6th grade regardless of musical background, and gives each student the opportunity to master the basic skills of playing musical instruments in the Brass and Woodwind family. Members will be performing at numerous concerts and contests in preparation for the great Raider Bands here, as well as playing with the Highlander Band at HPHS. Band will meet 30 minutes each day and you will have P.E. 30 minutes each day.

7. STRINGS ORCHESTRA Enrollment at the 6th grade level is open to all students. This course is designed to introduce and/or reinforce the fundamentals of string playing. Previous experience with string instruments is desired, but not required. Strings will meet 30 minutes each day and you will have P. E.30 minutes each day.

8. CHOIR This is an exciting class where 6th graders learn the fundamentals of singing, sight-reading, and music basics. Choir will provide experiences to develop poise, self-confidence and skills to assist in music reading, rhythmic notations and performance. This class will perform at NorthPark in December, Highlander Festival in the spring, and have a trip to Sandy Lake Amusement Park in May. Choir will meet 30 minutes each day and you will have P.E. 30 minutes each day.

9. ART CONNECTION This class is designed to meet the needs of “budding” young artists. This art class incorporates the elements of art with a variety of media. Projects will focus on drawing, painting, and sculpture. Art Connection is on an A/B rotation with P.E.

10. CREATIVITY This is a fun and challenging class using your creativity and imagination! It is on an A/B rotation with P.E. Students will create and map new countries baked in cookie dough-good enough to eat! Students will design and create masks, work in groups for a lip-sync performance, write and film a short movie experiencing a volcanic eruption and other problem solving projects.

11. EVERYONE WILL RECEIVE A CHOICE SHEET IN ADVISORY ON MONDAY, APRIL 13 TH DUE Thursday, APRIL 16 TH C HOICE S HEET