Elective Class Descriptions - All elective classes meet daily. All are full-year classes, except the elective wheel, which switches classes at the semester.
BAND - Learn how to play a percussion or wind instrument and perform in concerts. You can rent an instrument from the school or bring your own from home. No experience necessary. Watch the "Intro to Band" Video below for more information.
CHOIR - Come and sing in our chorale group and perform in concerts. Open to all students.
YEAR 1 ORCHESTRA - Learn how to play a string instrument. No experience required. You can rent an instrument from the school or bring your own from home.
YEAR 2/3 ORCHESTRA - For students who were in the orchestra as 5th and/or 6th graders. You can rent an instrument from the school or bring your own from home.
AVID - ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION - A college-readiness program designed to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in college. The program places special emphasis on growing writing skills, critical thinking, teamwork, organization, and reading skills. MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, AND BE SELECTED. Applications are available from your elementary school office. Watch the "Into to AVID" video below.
ELECTIVE WHEEL - Students will take 2 of the following classes as a 7th grader: Music, Art, & Technology. Each class is a semester-long and content varies by year.
LAP MATH - Learning Assistance Program - for students who struggle with math and want to get extra help during the school day. (Not for students who are on Individual Education Plans and are being served in the area of Math). Students taking LAP math have a regular math class and a LAP math class.
ACCESS - This class is designed for students who are on Individual Education Plans and require extra time during the school day to meet the goals outlined in their IEP. Placement in this class will be determined by an IEP team. If you have questions about if you/your student should be in ACCESS, please contact their current IEP case manager. If you are unsure if your student should be in access, please select a different elective and know that their elective might change when their case manager helps the middle school team create their schedule.