Elective/Cycle Classes
Besides the 5 core classes each student must take, they must also take elective and cycle classes. Elective classes are student-chosen, while cycle classes are mandatory, and based around the A-B day schedule. Electives include: Art, Digital Media Production, Television Design, Family Consumer Sciences, Industrial Technology, Drama, Band, Orchestra, and Chorus. Cycle classes are in the students A-B schedule. Depending on what day it is, the student will either go to Physical Education/Health, or their cycle class. Electives are not on the A-B cycle and with the exception of taking Band and Orchestra students may take 2 of these classes, one for each half of the school year. Also, during the whole school year, students must take 15 minutes of "advisory" during their lunch period. This is usually a smaller group of students (13-15 kids) that allows students to form a personal bond with teachers.
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