Sixth-Grade Academics / Curriculum
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What’s the first thing you do when you walk to the water’s edge for a swim? You dip a toe, test the water and then dive in. Sixth grade at Chadwick is the educational equivalent: it prepares students to dive headfirst into Middle School! It’s an approach unique to Chadwick and one that has proven highly effective. |
Sixth-Grade Arts
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Art is magic. We make sure that magic stays alive and well in students’ hearts as they grow up! It’s for that important reason that Sixers receive dedicated time in the visual and performing arts, making sure their ability to appreciate and create art leads into a desire to express themselves creatively. They work with expert, passionate artistic educators who open the door for students to express their personal experiences and cultural perspectives and to begin to critically interpret, evaluate and respond to art. All within an environment where exploring your creative side is not only safe but encouraged. |
Sixth-Grade Athletics
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The formula for a well-rounded, lifelong learner definitely includes at least a few drops of sweat. By connecting students’ intellectual and physical selves, we’re able to enhance their overall development — the two sides balance and support each other. That’s why athletics in sixth grade, much like our academics and arts programming, are a gentle introduction to what lies ahead in the Middle and Upper Schools. |
Sixth-Grade Global Education
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When we’re young, our world is relatively small. We know our home, our immediate neighborhood, our school — but as we get older, we realize the world is a big, beautiful, fascinating place filled with different people, cultures, places and perspectives. Chadwick Sixers don’t have to wait until high school to open their eyes to the larger world around them. because we provide an early and immmersive introduction to global education. |
Sixth-Grade STEM
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The ability to look at a situation, challenge or opportunity from multiple different points of view is such an advantage. That’s why our STEM program teaches Sixers how to think like scientists, designers and engineers. Designed around hands-on projects, it’s a program that gives students the ability to identify issues, ask questions and craft creative and iterative ways to solve problems or refine processes. Basically, it gives them a toolbox filled with all sorts of useful critical-thinking resources. |
Sixth-Grade Outdoor Education
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The lessons that nature provides are powerful and durable. This belief has been a part of Chadwick since its very inception, which is why our Outdoor Education program is offered at every grade level — including a customized sixth-grade experience. |
Sixth-Grade Leadership and Character
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At Chadwick, our sixth graders start the school year feeling like students in Village School — and end the year feeling like full fledged Middle Schoolers. It’s remarkable how much growth and change can take place in such a short period of time. This is because at every step of their journey, Sixers are challenged, supported and inspired to be their best selves academically and socially. |
Sixth-Grade Faculty
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Our sixth-grade teachers and advisors 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. |
