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Fifth & Sixth Grades

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“In my classroom students are encouraged to help each other as often as possible.  This promotes positive interactions, student confidence, and the cooperative nature of learning.” 

John Sheets, 5th/6th Grade Teacher

Curriculum

Sample Daily Schedule

Student Evaluation

Grade Level Learning Expectations 5th Grade

Grade Level Learning Expectations 6th Grade

5th and 6th Grade Supply List 2022-2023

Meet the teacher:

John Sheets (Fifth to Sixth Grades)

John Sheets PhotoJohn graduated from Earlham College in 1992 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Deciding his future would be best spent in education, he graduated from Indiana University East in 1997 with a BS Degree and Certification in elementary education. That same year he received the Student Teacher of the Year award while completing his student teaching at the multi-aged, portfolio based Discovery School, a choice school in the Richmond Public School System. He has been teaching at Richmond Friends School since the fall of 1997.

In This Section

  • Pre-K & Kindergarten
  • First & Second Grades
  • Third & Fourth Grades
  • Fifth & Sixth Grades
  • Seventh & Eighth Grades
  • Extended Care Program
  • Academic Calendar
  • Music, Art & Spanish

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Testimonials

Photo of Judy and Max“Max loves going to school and loves his teacher.  He will not miss a day of school!”
- The Buffington Adams Family
Photo of Walker Family“We chose RFS because children are encouraged to express themselves and work through problems together. She is learning skills that she can use her entire life!”
- The Walker Family
  Wright Family Photo

"Richmond Friends School teachers develop curriculum that achieve academic excellence through active, experiential, and individualized approaches in which students are enjoying and excelling simultaneously. In this combination, most any student with any learning style can thrive."

- The Wright Family
Lerner Family Photo"RFS focuses as much on academic excellence as social development. Our children are learning how to be strong, positive contributors to society in tangible ways."
- The Lerner Family (and friend Joel)

Tim Noxon and sons

"RFS provides the time and space for our son to have a meaningful relationship with his teacher and his classmates."

- The Noxon Family

Photo of Julia and Lena

"We chose RFS because the Quaker values inform every aspect of learning and teaching- those values are vital to the world and to the individual."

- The Jensen Smith Family

Photo of Will and Cullen

"We are so happy to have found a school that is such a good fit and that helps him reach his potential."

- The Nicholes Family

"At Richmond Friends School you feel like part of a family."

- The Crittenden Family

Photo of Kendra and Briya

"I chose RFS for the great learning environment.  Hands-on independent learning that encourages children to progress at their own pace."

- The Busby Family

Contact Us

Richmond Friends School
607 W Main Street
Richmond, IN 47374
765-966-5767
office@richmondfriendsschool.org

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