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6th Grade Pacing Guide

PRATTVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL
In sixth and seventh grades students are prepared to enter junior high school.  There is a strong focus in strengthening the foundational knowledge in all subject areas, but also in organization of school work and assignments, working independently, and personal responsibility.  Classes provide differentiated instruction to best meet students where they are and give them what they need.  The students will have the opportunity to attend the Montgomery Symphony and atleast one play at the Davis Theatre.  Our main goal is to incorporate Christian principles into all aspects of the curriculum. 

SIXTH AND SEVENTH GRADE CURRICULUM



Bible: Bible classes use Christian Schools International curriculum: .



Reading/Language Arts: Classes are taught using the McGraw Hill Treasures curriculum and focuses on reading comprehension and vocabulary development.  Students read at least 2-3 novels each quarter.  Emphasis is placed on descriptive writing and higher order thinking.


Science: Sixth grade science is taught using the McGraw Hill Science curriculum.  The focus of study deals mostly with physical science.  Students will study the scientific method and learn how to differientiate between qualitative and quantiative.  How math and science are integrated is also discussed and how one is dependent on the others.  Classes are taught through problem solving, hands on activities, and labs.  The science classes go to the Challenger Center for a real world scenario trip to Mars.



Social Studies: Sixth grade history focuses on changes over time from the Reconstruction to Present Day.  Classes study how different people and events shape our civilization and make it what it is today.  Students are taught America's journey from a young country to a world power, and from an isolationist mindset to a global leader.



Math: Sixth grade math uses Glencoe-McGraw Hill curriculum.  The main focus is pre-algebraic concepts.  Students will study the relationship between integers and how they are used to solve multi-step problems.   Math is shown to be used in all areas of our day to day lives and has real world application.

SIXTH & SEVENTH GRADE TEACHERS

		Myra Lovett Mrs. Lovett teaches 7th grade Math and History. She graduate from LSU with a Bacheolors in Elementary Education and UMHB with a Masters in Education. She is orginally from Louisana and has been taught for 9 years in Lousiana, Texas and New Mexico. She has been married for 14 years and has a 5 year old son. She enjoys running, reading, cooking and cheering her husband on in triathlons and her son in baseball. Mrs. Lovett likes working at PCA where God's word can be infused with academics to help us all grow both academically and spiritually. Her favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 40:31, " But Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strenght. They will soar on wings of eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

		Nikki Dunsieth Mrs. Dunsieth is the 6th and 7th  grade (Middle School) Science teacher.  She graduated from AUM with a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education.  She is originally from Eclectic, Alabama.  Nikki is married to Wes Dunsieth who is a 7th Grade Civics/Geography teacher at PJHS and a Football/Baseball Coach.  She enjoys outdoor activities, couponing, crafting, and going to Church of the Highlands Montgomery.  She loves teaching at PCA because its a place where she can talk freely about God.  Nikki's favorite Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 2:9 "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him"

		Michelle Thompson Michelle is the 6th grade Math and History teacher.  She has Masters degrees in Elementary Education and Reading Education from AUM.  Michelle was born in Iowa, but raised here in Prattville.  She has four boys, three of which are students at PCA>  She enjoys reading, bargain shopping, and watching baseball.  Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 16:3, "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

		Savanna Ottinger Savanna is PCA's 6th and 7th grade English teacher. She has a bachelor's degree from AUM in childhoos education. She is originally from Prattville, AL.She has been married for five years and has one child. She enjoys reading, writing poetry and playing games with family and friends. Savanna likes working at PCA because you are not just teaching children the academics they will need in life, but giving them spiritual guidance that will last their entire life. Her favorite Bible verse is Phillippians 1:6, "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

Wade Brackins