Exploratory Class Information
Sixth Grade Classes at TFMS
What are classes like in middle school?
All sixth-grade students have seven class periods per day. They take four required core classes: math, language arts, science and social studies. They take one required year-long PE/health class and one exploratory class. We automatically enroll students in the required classes but ask them to choose their exploratory class.
Advisory class takes place between second and third period, providing a space for academic support, socio-emotional growth, and school-wide culture building.
Your student will choose one exploratory from these two options:
- Music Pathway - students take Band or Choir as a year-long course.
- Exploratory Rotation - students take four quarter-long courses: Art Exploration, Digital Media, and Music and Movement.
Registration for your exploratory option is completed through ParentSquare and will be open April 1, 2026 and will close April 7, 2026.