Elective Pathways

During 6th grade, students “sample” the various STEAM Electives before requesting their 7/8 pathway at the end of the year!
Pathway7th Grade8th Grade8th On Teacher Approval
ArtArt 1Art 2
(Coming 2026/2027)
BioMedicalHealth, Nutrition, &
Epidemiology
Medical Detectives & Forensics
DanceBeginning/IntermediateIntermediate/Advanced
EngineeringDesign & Modeling/
Beginning Automation

& Robotics
Automation & Robotics/
Flight & Space
Music:
Band
Concert BandConcert or
Symphonic
Symphonic Band
Music:
Choir
ChoirChoir
Music:
Digital
Digital MusicDigital Music
SpanishSpanish 1 or 2Spanish 1 or 2
Technology/
Media
Intro. Animation/
Tech. Engineering
Adv. Animation/
Tech. Engineering/

Independent Projects
Broadcast Media
or Yearbook

Why You'll Love STEAM:

  • We engage in making well-rounded students through our focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).
  • We offer a diverse selection of articulated Elective pathways including: Art, BioMedical, Dance, Engineering, Music, Spanish, & Technology/Yearbook.
  • Our cutting-edge academic program prepares students for jobs that do not currently exist.
  • We partner with local Universities, Colleges, High Schools, and Community Outreach Programs to build capacity for our students to be College & Career ready.
  • Each year, our DAILY block schedule provides 90+ hours of extended learning time in Science & Math, and provides more time to master concepts, finish labs, and complete projects.
  • We offer over 15 Clubs & Sports run by dedicated and supportive staff members.
  • We have a robust ASB that is continuously creating fun and competitive spirit days and rallies.
  • We regularly have performances for the community that display the talents of our Dance Teams (Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, K-Pop), Music (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Choir), as well as an in-house Friday Broadcasts created by our student Media team.
  • We have weekly Social-Emotional Learning lessons and DAILY Intervention classes for assistance staying organized & planning for the future.
  • We are an anti-bullying school certified by "No Place For Hate" & "Friends Of Rachel".

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