Sixth Grade

Two students dance with their fellow classmates during a workshop on Social Justice Day.

GRADE 6

Welcome to Our Joyful Sixth-Grade Experience

It’s a universal truth to which we can all relate: change can be hard.

That’s why here at Chadwick we take a purposeful approach to sixth grade. Our sixth-grade program is unlike any other sixth-grade learning experience. Acting as a bridge between our elementary school and our Middle School, sixth grade combines the best of both worlds. Students build their confidence and independence as they take on new levels of academic rigor similar to Middle School, while at the same time, they are free to have fun, as they feel the support and care of our elementary school.

We call this special place “Sixerville,” and our 80 students are known as “Sixers” because they are one strong, connected community, where each student feels a sense of belonging. They engage with each other and with their learning through new challenges in their course material, their schedule, different teachers and increased responsibilities. All subjects are taught by expert teachers in math, English, science, social studies and global languages — and Sixers choose their courses in language, the arts and physical education. STEM and Leadership classes are essential parts of the experience, helping Sixers think critically, collaborate and lead with purpose.

Our sixth-grade program is a natural, purposeful way to help students ease into higher learning and increased independence with a solid foundation of social and emotional support.

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Sixth Grade
Sixth Grade

Let’s Explore with Our Sixers!

We mean it when we say that sixth grade at Chadwick is unlike any other sixth-grade experience.

Here, our students are navigating many new challenges in courses, schedules, time management and interpersonal relationships. Their days more closely resemble Middle School, which means they have lots of opportunities to stretch, grow and fail, with a lot of support, care and guidance along the way.

It really is the best of both worlds — academically in the Middle School and socially and emotionally in the Village School.

This perfect balance sets students up for success moving forward!

Click one of the cards to get a closer look at life in sixth grade.

INNOVATION LABS

Alina

AN INTRODUCTION TO INDEPENDENCE

Jin

FAVORITE SIXERS TRADITION

Lauren

A young student stands under a tree on the campus playground.

TRYING NEW THINGS

Raphael

Two sixth-grade students wearing leis paddle in their cardboard boat during the Sixth Grade Cardboard Regatta.

An Introduction to Independence

In sixth grade, children are beginning to figure out who they are — an experience that can be both exciting and challenging! We have a deep understanding of life in the sixth grade, and our program helps each Sixer develop their independence and explore their sense of self and personal values.

It’s a year of many important firsts — a time when Sixers begin building a strong foundation in organizing their time, their materials and their thinking. Leadership and character skills are taught and then applied, as each Sixer leads a Village School “family” of students from each K-5 grade level throughout the school year.

Sixers also learn to build healthy, positive relationships and are encouraged and guided by a faculty and peer Advisory Group that meets weekly. This support network helps them work through the emotional, organizational and friendship challenges that are part of adolescence.

By the time sixth graders at Chadwick approach the end of their school year, they’re prepared to enter Middle School confident and ready to dive into their next challenge.

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