World Drumming  
Students in Word Drumming will be introduced to hand drumming techniques and traditions from multiple world regions. Students will study the music of multiple cultures, including African, Central and South American, Middle Eastern, Indonesian, and Native American. They will continue to develop their ability to read and improvise music individually and with an ensemble.

Art Foundations
Art Foundations teaches the basic techniques and skills of art and challenges students to use higher order thinking skills and become creative problem solvers. Students will be introduced to the Elements and Principles of Art and Design, which are the building blocks of all works of art. They will learn about artistic concepts and techniques, which may include linear perspective, color theory, working with clay, shading to create the illusion of form, and understanding proportion. Students will apply their knowledge of art to design and produce quality two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, such as drawings, paintings, and sculptures, while demonstrating craftsmanship through appropriate use of materials, tools, and equipment.

Personalize Your Path
In sixth grade, students will learn how the school prepares them for the future as they begin exploring careers, career clusters, and pathways/programs of study that match their learning styles, interests, values, and skills. Students will begin to learn how academic achievement impacts future goals, as well as what options they have to further explore career interests in middle school and high school, to best prepare them for the future.

Computer Literacy
This course focuses on computer literacy skills for life-long learning while also integrating in topics of business. Course topics include, word processing, research skills, keyboarding, entrepreneurship, and presentations.

Introduction to Health and Wellness
This course is designed to introduce students to all areas of health and personal wellness. Students will examine various influences on their wellness choices, including society, the media, family, and peers. They will practice decision-making skills and identify the consequences of their decisions. In addition, they will practice effective communication skills that will help them take greater personal responsibility for their health decisions. Emphasis is placed on how decisions they make today will have an effect on their future.