Grade 6 Electives

Art 

with Ms. Hanks

In 6th-grade art: students will

• have the chance to express themselves,

• make connections to other content areas,

  use the design cycle to complete projects

• develop problem-solving skills.

Studio production will explore a variety of mediums and techniques.

Students will learn:

• watercolor aspen trees

• sharpie zentangles

• 3D paper sculptures.

• elements of art vocabulary

• creative problem-solving

• art history

• critical thinking

• color theory

• cultural connections

• personalized learning.

Band

with Mrs. Van Wert

Please note: This is a Year-Long Class and takes up two elective spots.

Mandatory Instrument Selection Night TBD. Parents of students who selected this elective will receive an email.

Sixth-grade band students have the opportunity to learn how to play

• flute

• clarinet

• alto saxophone

• trumpet

• french horn

• baritone

• trombone

• percussion

Students will

• learn how to play their instrument alone and with a group,

• read music, and

• have the opportunity to perform in concerts!

Students will need to buy their book, the "Tradition of Excellence Book 1" (red). Be sure to check that it has the correct instrument name on the book. BRMS also has a limited number of instruments to rent out for students to use, or they can rent from local music stores.

 

Drama 

with Ms. Anderson

This is an introductory course to introduce students to the dramatic arts. Students will engage in a variety of theatrical games and exercises to enhance their performance skills. 

These exercises also help focus on

• stage directions,

• non-verbal communication (pantomime),

• and working in groups to create original stories on stage.

Family and Consumer Science

with Ms. Burdick

This is through the integration of a variety of curricular areas such as

• math,

• science,

• language arts

• art,

• design cycle,

• labs, and

• technology.

Sixth grade students will

• develop basic culinary skills

• an understanding for nutrition guidelines

• construct a creative sewing project

This course emphasizes safety and teamwork in an interactive environment.

Physical Education and Health

with Mrs. Custer or Mr. Rogich

This class is required for everyone and will already be included in the student's schedule.

PE courses involve the acquisition of knowledge and skills that provide the

• foundation for sport

• an active lifestyle

• social development.

Activities include those that

• increase strength,

• endurance,

• and flexibility

• reinforce safe techniques,  

• teach the rules of games and sports

• explore the relationship between physical activity and health.

Health topics may include

• effects of drugs and alcohol

• sexual education

• healthy lifestyles

Publishing

with Mr. Kubichek

This course aims to provide the means and the context to help students become

• inquirers

• thinkers

• open-minded skillful problem solvers

This class will give students an opportunity to

• review and practice keyboarding skills and

• learn how to use the internet effectively

• learning various publishing programs

World Languages 

with Señora Nadales

Intro to World Languages offers students an opportunity to pursue the study of World Languages at basic levels.

Students will perform

• listening,

• speaking,

• reading and

• writing 21st century global communicative tasks

They will discover the different cultures, including the

• arts,

• foods,

• music and

• daily life of the Spanish-speaking world.