Members of Meadowbrook's senior class journey to the far reaches of the ancient world...searching for clues to the development of mankind and the civilizations man has created. Before the students embark upon their expedition, they become archaeologists, learning the tools of their trade. The students' travels take them to Mesopotamia, Egypt, the classical cultures of Greece & Rome, and Medieval Times.

The journey provides a gentle transition from an elementary school environment to that of a middle school. Utilizing a comprehensive, thematic, interdisciplinary approach, our students are immersed in their explorations. The class trips, guest speakers, on-line resources, and hands-on experiences provide an enriching background for our classroom activities.

We regard our Sixth Graders as unique individuals with unique interests. As a result, we showcase our students' individuality at the annual Sixth Grade Hobby Show. As leaders of our learning community, the Sixth Graders have many responsibilities such as creating the Meadowbrook School Yearbook, teaching and establishing close ties with our K-4 Buddies, participating in community outreach programs such as the Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen and Bloodmobile Drive, assisting the preschool during ice-skating sessions, serving lunches to younger students, and leading the school during the Red-Grey competitions.

Back in the classroom, algebraic explorations with Hands-on-Equations, the study of the Stock Market, and Fantasy Baseball help to give our students MATH POWER as problem solvers in the real world. Use of the internet is key to many of these explorations. Our rich and varied literature program encourages the students to become independent readers, and our writing program capitalizes upon our developing vocabulary and critical thinking skills.

The journey through Sixth Grade reflects the social, emotional, intellectual, physiological, and creative growth of the individual in a caring community of learners, Meadowbrook School.