Fifth & Sixth Grades

“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

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 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.

“Max loves going to school and loves his teacher. He will not miss a day of school!”

- The Buffington Adams 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

"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

"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."