Electives
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We offer an extensive range of academic opportunities for 7-12, designed to meet the needs of every student while inspiring excellence in every learner in supportive learning environments.
Our junior highs and high schools deliver academic excellence with a wide variety of programs, high-quality certified teachers, and a commitment to inspiring excellence in every learner every day.
Career & Technical Education
CTE programs are available at each of our five comprehensive high schools. Through enrollment in these programs, students can explore a number of areas of occupational interest (career clusters) and pursue a career focus in-depth while completing their high school diploma.
Performing Arts
The Performing Arts program seeks to encourage the broadest possible range of creative options for its students. We have a solid tradition of high-quality education and strive for excellence in every endeavor. We offer a variety of ensembles that study classical repertoire, world music, jazz, and contemporary music. The Drama Department offers a range of classes that study classical theatre, contemporary styles, and technical aspects of production.
Physical Education
The goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.
To pursue a lifetime of healthful physical activity, a physically literate individual:
- Has learned the skills necessary to participate in a variety of physical activities.
- Knows the implications and the benefits of involvement in various types of physical activities.
- Participates regularly in physical activity.
- Is physically fit.
- Values physical activity and its contributions to a healthful lifestyle.
Visual Arts
The Visual Arts Department strives to provide meaningful exposure and achievement through a rigorous curriculum. Students are empowered to make real-world connections, problem-solve, and create through various media and experiences with classes such as Art & Design, Broadcasting, Clay, Digital Photography, Metals, New Media, Painting, Traditional Photography, Video Production, and a variety of AP and Dual credit coursework.