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All-School Electives

Our physical education classes are designed to teach students coordination and teamwork. Elementary level focuses on basic skills, while middle school classes survey different sports. Every grade takes a class twice a week.

Beginning in first grade, students develop the ability to communicate fluently in Spanish. Teachers focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with an emphasis on the cultural context of the Spanish language. Students can expect to place into AP level high school Spanish upon graduation.

Students beginning in 3rd grade learn about the tools of technology. Teachers emphasize that technology is a tool to be used and a platform to steward, but not a playground or an alternate reality. Students develop proper netiquette and understand the importance of being godly digital citizens. They develop proficiency in typing and coding, as well as Google Docs and Slides.

Each middle school class uses Google Classroom as a central platform for student-teacher communication and academic assignments.

Art class allows students to explore and appreciate different forms of art.  Students are able to learn and develop their artistic abilities in both two- and three-dimensional forms through various media including painting, charcoal, graphite pencils, and clay.

 

Music class gives students the foundations of music history, theory, and performance. They survey different genres of music and learn skills in recorders, keyboarding, chimes, and vocal performance. These periods serve as the foundation for our seasonal concerts. Our students are also given the platform to compete with the New York State School Music Association.

 

Middle School Electives

This elective is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the history of liturgical dance ministry, basic movement & an understanding of the value of praising the Lord in the dance.

This elective course is open to our 7th and 8th graders. It is designed to introduce students to the art and craft of yearbook productions. A yearbook elective is a special class offered to students who are interested in designing and producing their school’s yearbook. It provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about various aspects of publishing, including graphic design, photography, writing, and teamwork. Students in this elective work together to create a memorable record of the school aspects of yearbook creation, including photography, design, layout, writing and editing.

This elective will provide students with a biblical understanding concerning the topic of money, a brief history of money, and introduce principles around budgeting, saving and investing.

Advanced art enhances the skills and opportunities of gifted art students. Special occasions allow them to publish their artwork in more public forums.

Band elective allows students to develop their instrumental performance skills. Both introductory and intermediate levels receive personalized attention.

Led by Mr. Vallejo, our chorus elective prepares and leads fellow students in vocal worship. Students perform in weekly chapel and other seasonal opportunities.

Students will use film as a lens to view and understand the world around them.  Film is a medium that sheds light on current events and deepens understanding of historical events. Students will be challenged to think about the world outside their own “sphere”.  Students will be exposed to different languages, cultures, and their people through documentaries and foreign films.  Students also explore different genres of film, from documentaries to musicals. When necessary, they will be asked to hand in assignments based on relevant short readings or news articles, in addition to viewing films.  This elective supports topics and content explored in History and Literature classes.

The health and etiquette elective grows students in proper nutrition, proper social deportment, and other positive life habits.

This elective allows Spanish-speaking students (of all levels) to further explore the festive and entertaining elements of the Latino culture. Students connect with peers in a fun, engaging environment by playing board games such as Apples to Apples, Monopoly, Scrabble, Dominoes, and more.  We encourage at-home practice with family for further enrichment, as board games help stimulate brain function, build foundations for teamwork, and promote patience and memory formation.  This elective compliments, and is supplementary to, their formal Spanish courses.

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    Janet Garcia

    Admissions/Enrollment, Yearbook Elective
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    Daryl Tom

    Social Studies (6-8), Film and Financial Literacy Electives M.A. Teaching, Middle Grades Education (Liberty University)
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    Kimberly James

    6th Bible and Social Studies, 6-8 ELA, Liturgical Dance Elective
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    Becky Sager

    Music, Art; Advanced Art Elective B.S. Elementary Education, Clearwater Christian College
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    Vlad Vallejo

    7 Bible, Music, Band and Chorus Electives M.S. Music Education (Bob Jones University)
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    Lorena Salas

    Spanish and Technology; Health/Etiquette and Spanish Enrichment Electives A.A. Elementary Education (LaGuardia Community College)

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