Electives are scheduled based on the number of students requesting a class, available staff and facilities. If a class cannot be scheduled or there is a program conflict, an alternate elective will be assigned.  There are no guarantees that your elective preferences will be granted but we will do everything we can to give you one of your top 3 choices. Please note intervention courses take priority over all other electives.  Test scores, teacher recommendations, and grades may place students in an English or mathematics intervention elective.

7TH GRADE ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS

ADVANCED ART : This class for students that already know and practice Art at a high level. While you learn to express yourself creatively through drawing and painting, you will be designing posters, banners, for showcasing and student body events.  There will be an opportunity to compete in 2-3 competitions.
ART:Exploration of general art principles, drawing, painting, and artists. Students will learn to Draw and Paint using a wide variety of materials.
AVID: AVID is a program for the average student that will prepare them for high school and then college.
BAND: You will learn to play a wind/Brass or percussion instrument. Enhance your musical skills and learn new ones.
BEGINNING FOODS: Learn the basics of food preparation.
BEGINNING ORCHESTRA: Learn to read music and play one of three orchestra instruments: violin, cello or bass.
BEGINNING THEATER: You will learn about theatre, behind-the-scenes, acting, auditioning, musical theatre, and how to put on a play.
CHORUS: Students will develop skills in singing, learn how to read music, and participate in at least one performance during the school year.
COMPUTER SCIENCE: Learn about the design and function of the computer.  Code writing and program design.
DANCE: The course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of dance technique, improvisation and composition.  Learn various dance techniques such as hip-hop, modern and jazz.
GENERAL MUSIC: Music activities include many opportunities for students to sing, play instruments, move to music, listen and analyze, learn musical notation, create, and perform.
INSTRUMENTS:Learn to read sheet music and the beginnings of playing a musical instrument.  Learn how to play wind or percussion instruments.
INTERMEDIATE CHORUS: Students will further develop skills in singing, read and practice music written in several voice parts, and participate in at least 3-4 performances during the school year. Students must have completed Beginning Chorus to enroll, or can enroll by audition.
INTERMEDIATE THEATER: You must have taken Beginning Drama to take this class.  It is a fast-paced, challenging acting class with many performance opportunities.  You will prepare scenes for competition at the Drama Teachers' Association of Southern California festival.
INTRODUCTORY COMPUTERS: Learn how to design Powerpoint presentations with flair.  Create professional looking digital photos and edit pictures from a variety of web-based applications.
INTRODUCTORY FILMMAKING: For Grade 7 students - Learn about the filmmaking process.  Learn both creative and technical aspects of making films, including writing, acting, directing, and editing. Students must attend the meeting and complete an application.
JOURNALISM: In this class you will develop, interview and write articles for our published and online paper all while enhancing your writing skills.  Take pictures of student body events and enhance your computer skills as well as web design.
LEADERSHIP: Initiates, sponsors, and directs school activities and events in order to create both a fun and memorable school year to ultimately leave a legacy for future councils to build upon.
SPANISH I: Here you will begin the process of becoming bilingual.  Learn about the customs and traditions of another culture and get a head start on meeting your high school A-G requirements.
SPEECH/DEBATE: Students will learn the skills necessary for linguistic excellence. They will actively participate in debate and learn how to form persuasive arguments.
YEARBOOK: For grades 7 and 8 students. Learn digital media skills and artistic design and photography while collaborating with students and working independently of various tasks in a media environment. Students must be eligible to be accepted.  The Yearbook Staff will create a photographic, historical record that creates lasting memories of the year. Students must attend the meeting and complete an application.