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10.30.16 |

What kinds of classes and electives can my child take?

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What kinds of classes and electives can my child take?

  • Advanced classes in Social Studies and English have above-grade-level content. Parents can ask to have their child placed in an advanced class.
  • Foreign language electives start in 6th grade. Your student must be reading on-grade-level to sign up. Spanish for English speakers, Spanish for Spanish speakers, and French are offered. These are taken for the full year.
  • Art, Home Economics (called FACS), TV Studio, Dance and Computer Applications are all half year courses.
  • Reading. Students who are below-grade-level in reading are required to take Reading during the elective period.
  • Music electives are Orchestra for string instruments and Band for wind and percussion. These are full year courses.
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