Upper Elementary

Grades 4 through 6

Students in Grades 4-6 benefit from departmentalized instruction. Students rotate to classes throughout the day, which promotes age appropriate responsibility. Extracurricular activities include school choir, The Dallas Morning News Stock Market Game, math club, and geography club. Students participate in the National Geographic GeoBee and other PSIA sponsored academic competition. Our science resources include laboratory facilities that are quite advanced and promote students identity as true scientists.

Students attend All-School and Upper Elementary Chapel each week to further enhance the morals and values-based education Canterbury stands for. Participation in service projects are hands-on experiences to grow, for all students both spiritually and socially. Our teachers are degreed, and demonstrate a passion for teaching, with a respect of different learning styles and intelligences. They also work to create a relationship with parents that facilitates the exchange of information necessary to ensure the child’s progress.

Canterbury provides a safe and secure environment in which students grow in both autonomy and the ability to work and play together. Our diverse student population reflects our world. Come and grow with us.

Sixth Grade Course Descriptions

English Language 6

The course emphasizes the acquisition of language arts skills designed to improve reading comprehension, formal writing, and active vocabulary. Students are challenged daily through traditional grammar instruction, quick-write (journal) assignments, and formal assignments. Areas of concentration include myth writing, hero stories, poetry, historical research, and the creation of a fictional diary.

Topics in World History

The course examines the major civilizations of world history. Students analyze the political, historic, religious, and economic aspects of a variety of cultures. The study of geography is also incorporated into class content and geopolitical factors are discussed as well. The use of primary sources, time-period, and thematic literature is a crucial component of the curriculum. The inclusion of current events both supplements and compliments course content.

Math 6

The course is designed to solidify mathematical concepts and skills. Students are challenged to acquire and apply mathematical concepts such as number theory, operations, whole numbers, fractions, ratio, proportion, and percentage. Measurement and formulaic expressions are included as well. The course gradually introduces pre-algebraic concepts such as variables and equalities in preparation for the seventh grade. Problem solving skills are pervasive throughout the course.

Science 6: Integrated Science II

An approach that explores earth, biology, chemistry, physics and environmental concerns. Laboratory safety, use of equipment and the scientific method are practiced with heavy emphasis on lab experience. Reporting data results in a variety of mediums is required. Research paper is required.

Spanish 6

The course focuses upon basic communicative skills and the cultural study of the Hispanic world. An emphasis upon vocabulary and pronunciation is evidenced through daily discussions in Spanish. Increased importance is given to the development of reading and writing skills as the year progresses.

Physical Education 6

The course is a positive growth experience that emphasizes individual growth within a group process. Students will be challenged by various activities on a daily basis. Tasks include, but are not limited to athletic training, rules and regulations, strategy, fitness enhancement, cooperative behavior, and a life long commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Fine Arts 6

Students study two-dimensional art and make an introductory study of music. The visual arts present the student with the technical, expressive, and imaginative opportunities to create from a variety of materials and ideas. The skills of a performing artist are taught via a curriculum of both instrumental and vocal training. Music theory and appreciation are staples of the course as well. Students are provided with ample opportunities to demonstrate both visual and performance talents throughout the year.