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Sixth Grade: self-awareness,(actualization) self-confidence, independence and active global citizenship **Active Global Citizenship (** National and Global Citizenship) ·  English and History Global Cultures Classes ·  Jr. Scholastic magazine ·   During the fourth quarter, the 6th grade holds an **interdisciplinary** **Global Culture Fair**. In preparation, the girls choose and research a country and then display various cultural aspects of their region. **Self-Awareness and Self-Confidence (Growing Up Female)** ·   the SHAPE program begins the process of educating our youngest members of GPS about **personal hygiene** and **care.**  ·  ** Sex, Drugs, Alcohol, and Character Education Program ** (The study of the human body and the reproductive system; hormones in adolescent development; the menstrual cycle; male and female anatomical structures; and fertilization/fetal development   ·   ** Lunch and Learn Time. ** New to the 6th grade and identified as a **Girls Prepped initiative**, this program is offered during the third quarter. Topics include age-appropriate **human development skills** such as identifying gender roles, **communication skills**, **self**-**awareness**, successful **friendships**, **conflict resolution** skills, and **self-responsibility**.   **Independence (Preparation for Life)** ·  ** Learning Center/Skills Class **. Taken by all 6th graders, this class teaches, among other areas, **effective organizational skills** including **goal setting**, **time management**, and **personal responsibility.**  ·  ** Winterim. ** Among other offerings, students may participate in various community service projects.  ·  ** Robin Hood. ** Another all-school event, Robin Hood is a week-long fund raiser, designed and implemented by the girls. Last year $60,000 was raised to build a girls’ school in Afghanistan through the Central Asia Institute.  ·   As the girls enter assembly, they see a Power Point offering reminders on how to be more environmentally responsible.
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