Electives

We have arranged the Middle School day in order to:

• Provide more time for music instruction

• Provide more flexibility for participating in electives

• Provide flex time at the end of the day to allow for students to participate in extracurricular activities at their home schools

• Provide time for a 6th grade Life Skills class.
  

These changes present a new look for the school day, with more choices for electives.

For 7th and 8th Graders:

The following table shows the schedule of offered electives.

If a student does not want to be involved in the performance programs (Band and Choir), they will be automatically enrolled in General Music.

Students may select all 3, but must select at least 1 music option.

*Students who select all 3 elective options will have no study halls.

**Requests to take all three electives will require approval from the School Administration.

For 6th Graders:

The following table shows the schedule of offered electives.

6th-grade students are required to take Life Skills.

Please select EITHER Band or Choir. Students may request to take both Band and Choir. These requests will require approval by the School Administration.

*Students who select both Band and Choir will have one Study Hall per week.

If a student does not want to be involved in the performance programs (Band and Choir), they will automatically be enrolled in General Music.

ACTION STEP FOR PARENTS 

Discuss with your student what their interests are.  You will be working on selecting Electives that will be reflected in your student’s schedule.  These selections will be settled by June of 2026 and cannot be changed in the Fall.

Take the time to think through and consider what you and your student can manage. These selections need to reflect your student’s interest and willingness to commit, as each elective is a full-year commitment. Advanced Band and Choir require mandatory attendance at 2 evening performances each year.

Lastly, we strive to accommodate all selections but may not be able to grant all of them due to class size and staffing considerations.

6th Grade Request Form

7th and 8th Grade Request Form