Elective Growth & Discovery

Explore your interests

For 65 minutes, students and faculty step beyond traditional academic subjects to explore an eclectic variety of activities including art, music, service, beekeeping, farm and garden, coding, and so much more.

During the elective period, formerly known as "The Fourth Period," students come together to collaborate, create and engage different parts of their brains.

Our over 40+ electives allow for a breadth and depth of choice for all students and are required every year, from 7th through 12th grade.
The core elective offerings such as studio arts and music are constants but changes are made yearly to give students more opportunities for growth and engagement. Please look through the sample of offerings below and schedule a tour to learn more about what is offered this year.

Electives

List of 6 items.

Academic

Chess
Creative Writing & Literary Magazine
Forensic Science
Identity, Power, and Privilege
Latin, Beginning and Advanced
Math Club
Social Psychology: The Environment That Shapes Us
Debate
Mock Trial
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Art

Ceramics, Beginning, Advanced
Drawing, Introductory, Advanced
Painting, Introductory, Advanced
Photography, Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced
Printmaking
Woodworking
Yearbook

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Music and Drama

Chorus
Drama, Middle School, Introductory, Advanced
Study of Film, Introductory, Advanced
Instrumental Ensemble Mixed, Advanced
Musical Theater
Rock Band
Stage Craft
String Ensemble
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Sports and Movement

Curling
Fitness for Life
Recreation Games
Tai Chi
Yoga
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Sustainability and Community

Beekeeping
Engage: Service Local and Global
Farm and Garden Arts
Mullen Hall Volunteering
Small-Space Indoor Gardening
Volunteering at JML Care Center
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Technology

Animate! Stop-Motion with Claymation & Video
Python Programming / Programming
Graphic Design
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