Math: Prepare for Pre-Algebra with Mr. D Math! Grade-level studies which include Operations with Whole Numbers and Decimals (A 5th Grade Review Unit); Fraction Operations and Integer Concepts; Ratios, Rates, Percent and Proportions; Expressions; Equations and Inequalities; Geometry; and Data Displays. Concepts will be introduced and reviewed during weekly class time. Homework and quizzes will ensure concepts are understood and mastered. Language Arts: Grammar, writing and novel studies to spark interest and growth. Writing program utilizes Institute for Excellence in Writing curriculum, which teaches students to enhance their writing with simple techniques. Grammar and vocabulary will be reinforced and help strengthen students’ writing. Novels will cover a variety of genres, challenging students to leave their comfort zone and dig deeper into the story.

History/Geography: We will study Major Wars in coordination with World Geography, traveling across the globe and learning about all the wonderful landscapes. Hands-on activities and oral reports will give students the opportunity to learn how to prepare and deliver speeches, as well as overcome the fear of doing so! Science: Unit study will include a review of the Scientific Method; Atoms/Elements/Compounds; States and Properties of Matter; Types of Energy; Weather; Rock and Water Cycles and so much more! Weekly class time will introduce new concepts, and some weeks include hands-on experiments to bring each lesson ‘alive’; homework will include reading, vocabulary, and quizzes to reinforce lessons. Cursive Handwriting: Students who have not learned cursive writing will be given an introductory curriculum. Those who have learned will be given a reinforcement curriculum.

Typing 101: Today’s students have learned to how to function on a keyboard in a ‘hunt and peck’ manner. We will learn proper technique!

Field Trips: We will have at 2 field trips during the year. There will be an additional fee for each field trip.

Mr. D Math Curriculum will be purchased by TEACH for your student. Log in and Print out will be given on first day of class All other curriculum is provided by the instructor and included in the tuition fee. Some curriculum (books) will be provided on a library system (return books after completed); other curriculum (workbooks) are not required to return.