Academics

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY GREEN ARCHITECTURE: Students learn how to apply "green" choices to the fields of architecture and construction by exploring dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability as they design affordable housing units using Autodesk's® 3D architectural design software.  

JOURNALISM:  Learn the ins and outs of journalism by taking part in the Sullivan newsroom! Learn about the ethics of journalism, how to cite sources, how to conduct an interview, and put together our very own Sullivan Newsletter.

STEAM 101: This STEAM class will introduce you to the basics of coding using Scratch as well as give you an introduction to engineering and programming using Lego Spike Prime. 

STUDIO ART:  Do you love art? Would you like to have even more time in an art class, beyond your specialist time, to explore drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and other art projects?  Are you willing and open to being in a mixed grade class with 6th and 7th grade students who also love art?  Then this might be the class for you. 

EVERYTHING BIKES AND ADVENTURE (Spring only):  Bike Safe! Bike Smart!  Course designed for students to learn how to ride the many streets and trails safely that Minneapolis and St. Paul has to offer. We will teach students basic bike maintenance, trip planning and how to use a map.

6th GRADE HEALTH ELECTIVE - BULLYING AND MENTAL HEALTH (Fall only):  We will explore various types of bullying and the effects on mental health. In addition, we will determine what individuals can do to keep themselves healthy and well.

LITERACY SUPPORT: Would you like a small class where you can get some extra help with your reading and writing?   Maybe you'd like some support in learning how to decode those long, tricky words or maybe you'd like to develop your vocabulary so that you understand the meaning of those long tricky words that you read.  Perhaps you'd like to work on your spelling or to improve your writing skills? Then this might be an elective option for you.

MATH SUPPORT:  Would you like a small class where you can get some extra help with math?  Maybe there are certain skills that you'd like some extra practice with like division or fractions? Or, maybe you'd like some extra time with a math teacher to work through the skills you are learning in your class?  Then this might be an elective option for you. 

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY MODEL AND DESIGN:  Students discover the design process and develop an understanding of the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. They are then challenged and empowered to use and apply what they’ve learned throughout the unit to design a therapeutic toy for a child who has cerebral palsy. Students will then print their designs using our 3D printers!

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS:   Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics as they learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use the VEX Robotics® platform to design, build, and program real-world objects such as traffic lights, toll booths, and robotic arms.

STEAM 201:  In this STEAM enrichment class students will work in a collaborative team using the engineering design process to solve a problem using knowledge from experimentation and through a variety of hands-on learning experiences. Some experiences included are structural design, computer coding, force and motion activities, and electronics and energy in the spring. We will explore and dig deeper into science concepts in multiple different ways guided by the individual class. 

LITERACY SUPPORT: Would you like a small class where you can get some extra help with your reading and writing? Maybe you'd like some support in learning how to decode those long, tricky words or maybe you'd like to develop your vocabulary so that you understand the meaning of those long tricky words that you read.  Perhaps you'd like to work on your spelling or to improve your writing skills? Then this might be an elective option for you.

MATH SUPPORT:  Would you like a small class where you can get some extra help with math?  Maybe there are certain skills that you'd like some extra practice with like division or fractions? Or, maybe you'd like some extra time with a math teacher to work through the skills you are learning in your class?  Then this might be an elective option for you.  

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY GREEN ARCHITECTURE: Students learn how to apply “green” choices to the fields of architecture and construction by exploring dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability as they design affordable housing units using Autodesk’s® 3D architectural design software.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY MODEL AND DESIGN:  Students discover the design process and develop an understanding of the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. They are then challenged and empowered to use and apply what they’ve learned throughout the unit to design a therapeutic toy for a child who has cerebral palsy. Students will then print their designs using our 3D printers!

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS: Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics as they learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use the VEX Robotics® platform to design, build, and program real-world objects such as traffic lights, toll booths, and robotic arms.

STEAM 201: In this STEAM enrichment class students will work in a collaborative team using the engineering design process to solve a problem using knowledge from experimentation and through a variety of hands-on learning experiences. Some experiences included are structural design, computer coding, force and motion activities, and electronics and energy in the spring. We will explore and dig deeper into science concepts in multiple different ways guided by the individual class. 

LITERACY SUPPORT: Would you like a small class where you can get some extra help with your reading and writing?   Maybe you'd like some support in learning how to decode those long, tricky words or maybe you'd like to develop your vocabulary so that you understand the meaning of those long tricky words that you read.  Perhaps you'd like to work on your spelling or to improve your writing skills? Then this might be an elective option for you.

MATH SUPPORT:  Would you like a small class where you can get some extra help with math?  Maybe there are certain skills that you'd like some extra practice with like division or fractions? Or, maybe you'd like some extra time with a math teacher to work through the skills you are learning in your class?  Then this might be an elective option for you.