Sixth Grade Learning Expectations

The learning expectations listed below are for sixth grade. Students will be assessed based on their progress toward meeting these grade-level expectations. Promotion will be based on the mastery of the reading expectations.

Health Expectations

1. The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy life: recognizes patterns of growth and development, reduces health risks, and lives safely.

• 1.1 Demonstrates an understanding of feelings and desires, respect and compassion for others
• 1.2 Practices ways to cope with stress and peer pressure
• 1.3 Develops better relationships with family and friends
• 1.4 Expands knowledge about puberty
• 1.5 Understands the causes, transmission, and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, especially HIV/AIDS
• 1.6 Applies abstinence skills to life situations making safe and healthy choices