Rank your preference in elective classes, with 1 being your most preferred option. You will be able to choose up to four electives. First-choice electives choice will be granted as much as possible based on course selection, placement, and scheduling.

To help you choose a course that best fits your interests, the elective course descriptions are located on the bottom of this form.

*Each student will be enrolled in Physical Education (PE) course.

**Identified students will be enrolled in the appropriate reading class according State Test Scores and OCPS guidelines.

Elective selections are requests only and are not guaranteed.  Elective choices may change.

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Mancuso, School Counselor (Stacey.Mancuso@ocps.net) or Mrs. Bergdahl, School Counselor (Kathryn.Bergdahl@ocps.net).

Band 1: Students develop foundational instrumental technique, foundational music literacy, and aesthetic musical awareness through rehearsal, performance, and study of high-quality band literature. Instrumentalists work on the fundamentals of music notation, sound production, instrument care and maintenance, and personal and group rehearsal strategies. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.

Chorus 1:  Students begin and expand vocal technical, musical, and ensemble skills through rehearsal, performance, and study of high-quality choral literature and develop an appreciation of music from around the world and through time. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Orchestra 1:  Students focus on the development of instrumental technique, musical literacy, performance skills, and increasing aesthetic awareness through study, rehearsal, and performance of a variety of high-quality orchestra literature. Study includes the development of foundational instrumental ensemble techniques, performance skills, music literacy, and aesthetic awareness. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.

Theatre 1:  Theatre class is a performance based, survey of theatre course that builds life skills and develops self-confidence! As a team, we work to develop creativity and combat presentation nerves. We explore the history and evolution of theatre, acting styles and technique, costume, makeup and technical theatre design, Broadway Musicals, ensemble production, play writing and script analysis, improve games and more!

2-D Studio Art 1¬: Students explore media and techniques used to create a variety of 2-D artworks through developing skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, and collage. Students practice, sketch, and manipulate the structural elements of art. Investigation of artworks from Western and non-Western cultures provide a means for students to expand their understanding and appreciation of the role of art in global culture. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.

Beginning Spanish: This Spanish course introduces students to the target language and its culture. Students will learn beginning skills in listening and speaking and an introduction to basic skills in reading and writing. Also, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities are included in this one-year course.

Fundamentals of Visual and Performing Arts: The purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity beginning with a broad overview of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster, students are introduced to the terminology, careers, history, required skills, and technologies associated with each pathway in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster.

Information & Communication Technology 1:  The purpose of this course is to provide students with the computer, digital, and information technology skills necessary for success in their future academic and occupational goals. In addition to fundamental computer information, the content includes but is not limited to digital technologies associated with web development, multimedia, word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet communications, cybersecurity, and computer programming. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials, and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.

Introduction to Agriscience/ Orientation to Agriscience: The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resource career cluster.  The content includes but is not limited to agricultural literacy, importance of agriculture, the role of science, math, reading, writing, geography, history, and technology in agriculture, plants and animals, and sources of consumer goods from agriculture. Reinforcement of academic skills occurs through classroom instruction and applied laboratory procedures. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials, and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.