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Social Studies Grade 6
In Grade 6, students will journey through the Ancient and Modern World. We will study Ancient Civilizations and learn what they have contributed to modern day society. We will learn the foundations of many religions of the world, such as: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

 

We will study Ancient societies such as Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China- to name a few. To gain better understanding of these societies we will use Document Based Questions (DBQ’s). Our goal will be to make cross-curricular connections using primary and secondary sources.

 

ELA Grade 6

Grade 6: In sixth grade, students apply skills they’ve learned in earlier grades to make sense of longer, more challenging books and articles. This includes learning about how authors try to influence readers and finding reasons to support their ideas. By focusing on these skills, sixth grade students will sharpen their ability to write and speak with more clarity and coherence.

 



 

 

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Halloween 10/31/2022 - Important Information

In previous years Halloween has been celebrated with students in grades 1 to 8 dressing in orange and black. Last year we permitted students in all grades to wear Halloween costumes to school.
 
This year, on October 31st, all students will again be permitted to wear their Halloween costumes to school with the assurance from their parents that they will all behave in a manner appropriate for school and dress accordingly.  Costumes MUST
  • be age appropriate
  • Must Not be examples of gore.
  • All girls' costumes must be an appropriate length. Sleeveless shirts, bare midriff or thin straps are Not acceptable.
  • No slippers, sandals, slides or heels. Hats and face paint are permissible but No masks may be worn.
  • Please No weapons as decoration or accessories.
If students do not wish to dress in costumes they can dress down in orange and/or black.

COVID Letter Protocol

As we prepare to begin the 2022-2023 school year, our first commitment is always to the health and
safety of our students and staff. Certain health and safety precautions taken during the pandemic will
remain in place such as proper ventilation including HEPA filters, floor units, and exhaust fans to ensure
airflow from the outside air. We will continue using touchless soap and paper towel dispensers. Hand
sanitizing stations will remain available. Students will be able to carry water bottles to class.
At this time, we will be requiring the submission of screening forms. Parents/legal guardians should
screen students every morning before they send them to school for possible symptoms or illness. These
can be found in the Sunday IRIS alerts. Students will be given two home tests at orientation this week
(although the expiration date is in September, tests are good for 3 months beyond the expiration date
shown), and will be given more home tests throughout the year for use if they do not feel well. Testing is
critical to stop the spread of COVID-19 in schools.


Masking is not required in school, except in cases where students/employees have been exposed or are
returning to school after a positive COVID-19 test (read below). Students/employees without exposure or
a positive test may wear masks if they choose; that is a personal preference.
Please note that there will be no remote learning unless the school is closed due to an emergency
situation imposed by federal, state, or city authorities.
Per Hill’s policy, students will be permitted to attend school trips regardless of vaccination status,
however, for the safety of all, the school may ask that prior to such trips, all students test (home test kits
will be provided by the school). As was the case last year, certain venues or
locations for extracurricular activities or trips may require vaccination; we have no control over
policies implemented by those locations. If we are aware of any vaccination restrictions, we will
notify you about them promptly.


The following NYC Department of Health rules must be followed regardless of vaccination status.
If a student/employee is experiencing symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such
as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea:
(a) You should stay home and take a COVID-19 home test.
(b) If the COVID-19 home test is negative and symptoms continue, you should take a second test at
least 24 hours after the first one and it is STRONGLY recommended that you wear a mask to
school until you get the second negative test.
(c) If the COVID-19 at-home test is positive, parents/guardians must email the School Nurse and
employees must email the Principal. You must be isolated for 5 days.
Example: The day a person tests positive or is exposed is counted as Day 0.
If a student/staff member tests positive on Monday, Monday is Day 0. The student should isolate
Monday (Day 0), Tuesday (Day 1), Wednesday (Day 2), Thursday (Day 3), Friday (Day 4) and
Saturday (Day 5).
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f you are not experiencing any symptoms, the student/employee may return to school and must
wear a mask for another 5 days (e.g., Days 6 to 10).


If there are symptoms, but the individual has remained fever free for 24 hours (without fever
reducing medication), and symptoms are improving, isolation may end after 5 days, and the
student/employee may return to work wearing a mask for the next 5 days.

If you are experiencing symptoms, but they are improving, and you have remained fever free for
24 hours (without fever-reducing medication), isolation may end after 5 days, and the
student/employee may return to school wearing a mask for the next 5 days.
If the student/employee has been exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid-19 (for 15
minutes or more within 6 feet of that individual):
(a) Parents/guardians must email the School Nurse and employees must email the Principal.
(b) You must wear a mask at school, and take an at-home test as soon as symptoms appear, or on
Day 5 after exposure and please remember the day of exposure is Day 0 (see example
above).
(c) You may stop wearing a mask to school for 10 days if they receive two negative
COVID-19 tests-- 48 hours apart, after day 5 (e.g. on Days 6 & 8).

We reiterate, that anyone having symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such as cough, fever,
sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea, should stay home and test. Staying home when sick can lower the risk
of spreading infectious diseases, including COVID-19, to other people.




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