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Dear 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Parents, Guardians, and Students,
The 2023-2024 school year is quickly approaching. It is time to select your elective(s) for the upcoming school year. There are currently 12 electives to choose from. Due to staff changes, electives may vary yearly. Please see the list below and study the course descriptions.
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Each student is required to take at least one elective course during the elective period. This year it is before lunch. Students who choose only one elective will have study hall on the other days.
- There are some electives that meet every day, in that case you will choose only one elective.
- Most of the electives meet for two days, either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, so you will be able to choose 2 electives.
- There are electives that have limited space available, require an application or an interview with the instructor. If you are interested in any of these electives, please check that you are interested and then select a second elective in case the one you choose is full.
Once you have reviewed the electives descriptions, please go to the link to provide us with your elective selection
Remember: Select up to two choices only! (unless directed otherwise by the specific elective). If you have been selected for an audition or selection group, select that elective as one of your two choices.
Only Concert Band, Orchestra, and Choir have no class size restrictions. Students requesting any of the other electives may be on a waiting list.
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Beginners Art: Meets Tuesday/Thursday. For beginning art students. Space is limited. Priority is given to 7th and 8th grade students who have not taken this elective. Additional supply fee of $50. Instructor: Jael Williams
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Advanced Art: Meets Monday/Wednesday. For students who have taken Beginners Art or have an art background. Additional supply fee of $50. Instructor: Jael Williams
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Concert Band: Meets Monday/Wednesday. The student has participated in Concert Band in the past or auditions with Dustin Gold for approval. Instructor: Dustin Gold
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Music Technology: Meets Tuesday/Thursday. Students will explore the various ways that music can be created through the use of technology. Students will have the opportunity to compose their own music throughout the class. Instructor: Dustin Gold
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Orchestra: The student has participated in Orchestra in the past or auditions with Mr. Everts for approval. You may select M/W, T/TH, or M-TH. Instructor: Chip Everts
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Handbells: Meets Tuesday/Thursday. The students in this class will enjoy belonging to a group that learns together the art of handbell ringing, and has fun working as a team. This music ensemble's classroom experience is a wonderful way for students to learn basic and specialized handbells and handchimes ringing techniques, review beginner and advanced music reading and rhythmic skills, and improve musicianship and teamwork skills. Elective handbells and after school handbells are two separate programs but may participate together for certain events. After school handbells will continue to meet on Monday/Wednesday. Instructor: Dolores Keller
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Peer Tutoring: Meets M/W and T/TH. By invitation only unless you have previously served as a tutor. You may select that you are interested, but please make at least one other selection. Space is limited. Instructor: Debbie Schonert
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Innovation/Robotics: Meets Tuesday/Thursday. Introduction to design thinking and robotics using problem solving and innovative solutions. There are limited slots available. Please make at least one other selection. Additional cost of up to $300.00. Instructor: TBD
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Advanced Innovation (Mechatronics): Meets Monday/Wednesday. By invitation only or students who have taken Innovation in grade 6 or 7. There are limited slots available. Please make at least one other selection. Additional cost of up to $300.00. Instructor: Sheri Bond
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Spanish A: Meets Tuesday/Thursday. This is for beginning Spanish students in grades 6-8. This class does not replace high school level Spanish. It is designed to foster communication, creativity, and confidence in Spanish learning. Instructor: TBD
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Spanish B: Meets Monday/Wednesday. This is an introduction to Spanish class that is designed to prepare the student for high school level Spanish. Students must complete Spanish A or be native Spanish speakers to enroll in this class. This class does not replace high school level Spanish. It is designed to foster communication, creativity, and confidence in Spanish learning. The class will be project-based. Instructor: TBD
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Choir: Meets Monday/Wednesday. Open to all students. Instructor: Esther Henson
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Una Voce: Meets Tuesday/Thursday. A select choral group. You must audition and be placed in the group. The group meets 2 days per week and will travel. This requires a strong commitment from all members. There is an additional cost of $300.00. Instructor: Esther Henson
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Spiritual Leadership: Meets Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday. Only select one section, both sections will cover the same curriculum. Introduction to the principles and practices of leadership with an emphasis on their application in spiritual contexts. Students will be required to apply in-class learning through a variety of on-campus spiritual enrichment activities such as chapels, leading Bible studies, preaching, outreach, and community service. Instructor: Pastor Jonathan Martin
Additional Classes offered not during the elective period.
- Jazz Band Monday/Wednesdays, Extra fee $150, auditions with Dustin Gold
- Hand Bells Tuesday/Thursdays, Extra fee $215, auditions with Dolores Keller
- Wind ensemble Tuesdays/Thursdays, Extra fee $300, auditions with Dustin Gold
Clink the link below to begin the sign-up process:
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