Elective courses offer each student opportunities to explore new areas of interest or study a particular area in depth. Electives may also provide avenues to tailor a child's specific needs.

In the elective portion of the curriculum, courses are offered in the following areas: language arts, social studies, math, science, computer studies, health, physical education,foreign language, visual arts, performing arts (instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama) and media.

Basics are offered five days each week while electives and AG selected courses are offered four days each week. This schedule provides more diverse experiences for students, while maintaining the integrity of the basic and elective instructional programs.

Electives provide an opportunity to explore and sample different subjects. Students are urged to build a well-balanced schedule. Over the course of one year, students are encouraged to select at least one language arts and one math elective; and we also hope that all students will select at least one course which will provide good physical exercise. Students in grades 3-5 must select at least one PE elective per year. PE and dance electives are available at all skill levels.

Most of the elective courses are appropriate for any student willing to learn and be exposed to new situations. These courses are highly motivational and give students the opportunity to study selected subjects.

AG SELECTED ELECTIVE COURSES
AG selected electives are open to students with outstanding strengths in one or more areas. Nomination for these courses may be made in several ways. All identified academically gifted students may take AG selected academic electives.Others may be nominated by parents or teachers and screened for admission.

AG visual and performing arts elective nomination is accomplished through teacher screening and/or audition and parent recommendation.