Is Del Mar Pines 6th Grade the Best Choice for Your Child?
Cultivate a Growth Mindset in DMP 6th Grade
Feeling safe, known and nurtured is one of the main ingredients for student success. Studies show that students who are in a safe and positive learning environment are able to perform better in school and gain the confidence to take on new challenges with a growth mindset. At Del Mar Pines School, our 6th grade students are a diverse and engaged group who strive to do their personal best, in a supportive community. We foster a “growth mindset” and our students are able to take positive academic risks with the encouragement and support of their teachers and peers.
- Having my children attend 6th grade at Del Mar Pines School benefited them tremendously. Their curriculum was extraordinary including a mock trial, 7 habits for effective teens, substance abuse prevention, learning ukulele, extracting DNA at a real lab, a deep dive into ancient civilizations, live performances and more. They effortlessly transitioned into middle school and high school with excellent study habits, strong character and solid understanding of who they are.
- The sixth-grade year is such an important growth year. It's a time to cherish and solidify all the small lessons they have learned. In 6th grade they work hard but can also slow down and enjoy being the oldest on campus and mature, rather than becoming the youngest in a much bigger school, before they are psychologically ready for that.
- We transferred our daughter to Del Mar Pines from a public school to join the sixth grade. At the beginning, we hesitated but the school was amazing. During this school year, we noticed she changed. She became more self-disciplined and more confident. We couldn't be happier about her growth and feel lucky she was nurtured to her full potential at DMP.
Academic Excellence for 6th Grade Students
Academics are core to the DMP experience and we integrate stimulating and engaging learning across the curriculum. The accelerated 6th grade language arts curriculum is focused on deep literary analysis and strong writing skills. Math instruction goes beyond the basics and offers both grade level and next-grade level instruction designed to meet the individual needs of each student.
How Can Attending DMP 6th Grade Influence your Child’s Future Success?
At Del Mar Pines School, we extend learning beyond academics and focus on building students' self-confidence through public speaking and performances, encouraging a growth mindset by asking the students to try new things even when they are difficult, learning outdoor skills and teaching independence and critical thinking skills in all subject areas. We also offer weekly classes in music and theater, art, technology, hands-on science, Spanish, physical education, and library. These subjects and classes are integrated as much as possible into the classroom curriculum. Our 6th grade students also learn ukulele, attend Knots Berry farm and are featured in the annual Spring Sing musical.
Throughout the 6th grade experience, we lead classes on positive peer relationships, physical safety, and CPR certification. Our students read and discuss The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and actively participate in Project Alert, one of the most effective substance abuse prevention programs in the United States.These are just a few of the unique aspects of a Del Mar Pines 6th grade education.
