Electives

Introduction to Applied Agriculture:
This course will introduce students to a wide range of Agriculture Science areas and careers. The basic areas of study will include California Agriculture, Career Opportunities, an understanding and involvement in the FFA organization, Plant Science, Soil Science and Animal Science. Students will be given the opportunity to learn in the classroom and apply those skills “hands-on” at the school agriculture department. Students will learn valuable industry skills! Because the FFA organization is intra-curricular, students enrolled in an agriculture course are also a member of the National FFA Organization.

Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics:
Students will study theories relating to the transfer of matter and energy through electrical, fluid, and mechanical systems. Students will also study more advanced fundamentals of mechanical and structural systems and facilities. Students will explore professional opportunities in the field of agricultural mechanics. Integral to this will also be the opportunity to participate in activities developed through FFA. By participating in this program, students will be better prepared to matriculate into post-secondary agriculture programs.

Advanced Agricultural Mechanics:
This yearlong course is designed to further develop skills built in the Intro to Ag Mechanics course while focusing on skills and knowledge needed for a career in welding or fabrication. Topics include: measurement, power tools, welding (SMAW and MIG), plasma cutting, fabrication, and project building. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in intra-curricular FFA activities as well as the development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agriculture Experience program.

Art and History of Floral Design:
This class involves the fundamentals of floral design theory, techniques, and skills currently practiced in the floral design industry, including wedding, sympathy, party, holiday, and themed floral designs. Subjects will include applied art principles, cut flower care and handling practices, proper and safe use of florist tools and materials, pricing of floral products, and use of current floral business technology. Skills to be developed include customer relations, consultations, pricing, and use of technology in the industry. Course instruction also includes construction of corsages, floral arrangements, foliage plant items, introductory ornamental horticulture, identification of plants and flowers, professional industry organizations, and career opportunities. Construction and servicing of special events, party, and holiday floral displays are included. In addition, the inter-curricular FFA program supports and enhances the materials covered in the classroom. This includes involvement in FFA activities, planning of an agriculture-based project, and keeping accurate records.

Advanced Floral Design:
Advanced Floral Design is designed to build off students' knowledge gained in Art and History of Floral Design with theories and principles of artistic design. Students will engage and apply practical skills and knowledge in elements and principles of design (line, shape/form, color, balance, and emphasis), history of floral art, arrangement styles and techniques, as well as seasonal, holiday, and special event designs. Students will achieve this through creating, designing, identifying, explaining, and evaluating all topics of study. Students will research and study floral trends to understand and develop an appreciation for floral design with historical, cultural, formal and casual, ceremonial and traditional, including an understanding that floral designs are affected by society, culture, history, politics and economic influence. Advanced floral will reinforce use of taxonomy in identifying potted plants and cut flowers.

Agricultural Government/Ag Economics:
Agricultural Government (Fall Semester) - This course is designed to familiarize students with the structure and processes of the United States Government system. Students will learn about the responsibilities and rights of citizenship, voting, political parties, elections, campaigns, the Constitution, the branches of government, and the Bill of Rights. Students will also learn about state powers as it compares to the national government powers, and be introduced to world leadership. Students will study and discuss agricultural issues and what role the government plays in the agricultural industry. 
Agricultural Economics (Spring Semester) - This course is designed for the student interested in understanding the operations and institutions of economic systems as applied to our nation's largest industry, agriculture. Units of instruction include basic economic concepts, comparative economic systems, individual and aggregate economic behavior and international trade and policy. Instruction is also given in leadership, citizenship, and career education.

Agricultural Biology:
Agricultural Biology is a laboratory-based, college-preparatory life science course that integrates biological concepts with agricultural applications. Students will explore traditional biology topics, including cellular biology, genetics, ecology, and physiology, through the lens of agriculture and its impact on the natural world. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning, scientific inquiry, and real-world problem solving related to plants, animals, and sustainability. Students will engage in laboratory experiments, projects, and research activities that highlight the relationship between biology and agriculture. Topics may include soil and plant science, biotechnology, animal systems, pest management, and environmental stewardship. The course also introduces students to career pathways in agriculture and reinforces leadership and communication skills through FFA.

AFNR (Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources):
This course introduces students to a range of agricultural opportunities and the pathways of study they may pursue. Science, mathematics, reading, and writing components are woven throughout in the context of agriculture. Student experiences will involve the study of communication and the science of agriculture, plants, animals, and natural resources. Students will learn to solve problems, conduct research, analyze data, work in groups, and take responsibility for their work, actions, and learning. In addition, students will make specific connections between their lessons and Supervised Agricultural Project and FFA components that are important for the development of an informed agricultural education student.

Advanced Agriculture Science: 
Advanced Agriculture Science is a life or physical science that allows students to learn hands-on skills in the focuses of ag chemistry, and plant and animal anatomy and physiology. One semester focuses solely on agriculture chemistry, diving deep into soil chemistry, pH regulation, and the physiology of chemical reactions. The other semester is a focus on plant and animal physiology, with an emphasis on phenomena, allowing the students to guide their own education and dive deep into the various life processes plants and animals partake in. 

Art 1 P
This course is designed to provide a foundation of visual arts concepts and to allow exploration of these concepts through the use of a text, online educational platform as well as time practicing art. All five components of the California Standards will be covered within this course; Artistic Perception; Creative Expression; Historical and Cultural Context; Aesthetic Valuing and Connections, Relationships and Applications. In addition to expanded opportunities to express ideas through visual arts, students will explore art theory, apply the conventions of art criticism and develop basic skills through experimentation with media and techniques used to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art including: drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media.

Advanced Art P
The class is designed to continue to advance students to refine techniques used in the making of art.To elevate students familiarity with the fundamental principles of design.To help students learn to critically analyze art both verbally and in writing. To continue to develop students' ability to recognize the different stylistic characteristics of art of different cultural periods and individual artists.

Culinary Arts 1:
Culinary Arts 1 is a beginning cooking/baking class, designed for students to learn and practice various techniques and procedures in the kitchen. Safety, sanitation, food related illnesses, nutrition, culinary terms and methods will be explored. Gingerbread house construction, cake decorating, and projects such as a personal recipe binder and “Teacher of the Day” will be part of this class.

Culinary Arts 2:
Culinary Arts 2 is an advanced cooking/baking class, designed for students to learn and practice various techniques and procedures in the kitchen. Labs and projects will further develop skills, serve our community, and learn about culinary job opportunities.

Interior Design / Drafting:
Interior Design / Drafting is a hands-on course that blends traditional technical drafting with creative architectural drawing and interior design. Students begin by mastering foundational drafting techniques using industry-standard tools to produce accurate floor plans, elevations, sections and furniture layouts.  With an emphasis on interior spaces, students learn how to space plan effectively, develop thoughtful furniture arrangements, and communicate design intent through a variety of presentation methods. Technical drawings are enhanced through rendering techniques using colored pencils, markers, and graphite to illustrate realistic textures and bring depth through shading and shadow.
This course functions as both a design lab and a creative studio, where students are encouraged to think outside the box, experiment with ideas, and refine their visual communication skills. Each student will complete a comprehensive design project, including a floor plan, multiple elevations, and detailed color renderings, all of which will be presented at Open House.

Advanced Interior Design / Drafting:
Advanced Interior Design is a project-based course that expands on the foundational skills learned in Interior Design. Students will refine their technical drawing abilities by incorporating electrical symbols into floor plans and accurately measuring existing spaces to develop creative redesigns. They will explore three-dimensional design by constructing architectural models with foam core and deepen their understanding of sustainable design principles. A key component of this course is client-centered design, where students will engage in a real-world design experience by interviewing a "client" and developing a customized interior space based on specific needs and design challenges. Each year, the project focus may vary, such as designing an apartment, city loft, or pool house. Through this process, students will present detailed floor plans, furniture selections, and finish choices for client approval. This hands-on approach challenges students to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply professional design practices in a meaningful way. 

Automotive:
Our first year Automotive Technologies students will first learn basic welding skills followed by proper procedures related to tire, oil changes, fluid levels, etc. Advanced students will be allowed to bring in outside projects such car servicing and repairs, mild modifications, etc. In addition, the class is building a vehicle for auction. All students are able to take Auto Technologies all four years.

Manufacturing Technology:
First year Industrial Technologies students will be exposed to all facets of welding procedures at an intensive level. This will include, but not limited to, oxy-acetylene MIG, ARC welding. Advanced students will continue welding in TIG welding applications in stainless steel and aluminum. Additionally, students will learn to operate machine shop equipment such as lathes and mills. Students are allowed to bring in outside projects as approved by the instructor.
 

Journalism:
Introduction to Journalism focuses on the basics of journalism writing, including headlines, feature writing, the basic news lead, the inverted pyramid style of a news story, ethics in journalism, interview skills, photojournalism, and editorials. Students will also learn about the history of journalism and the free press in the United States, and will publish several student newspapers in digital form throughout the year. 

Advanced Journalism:
Advanced Journalism builds on the skills learned in Introduction to Journalism, including a further study of journalism as an exploration of the world outside of oneself. Students are expected to advance their news writing skills, go deeper into interviewing sources for profiles and other news stories, and show heightened skills in photography, design, and layout. Students will be given more responsibilities in assembling the newspaper and will be coached in how to help beginning students edit their writing. New skills learned will include beginning podcasting and broadcast journalism."

Peer Mentor:
The Peer Mentor program is offered alongside the Intervention program. Peer mentors assist intervention or SOAR students with classroom activities, helping students stay focused and participate in lessons, socially interact with other students, and work on alternate lessons provided by the teacher. A peer mentor may also help the teacher prepare materials for instruction. 

Women’s and Men’s Choir: 
Choir is designed for entry-level singers who are new to the choral music experience. Musical literature selections cover a wide span, from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods, to Gospel, Contemporary Worship and Musical Theatre. Performances include several Immanuel events, seasonal concerts, musical theatre productions and a Spring Ministry Tour to Southern California.

Concert Choir:
Concert Choir is an auditioned choir designed for intermediate-level singers who are continuing to develop their choral musical skills. Musical literature selections cover a wide span, from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods, to Gospel, Contemporary Worship and Musical Theatre. Performances include numerous Immanuel events, seasonal concerts, musical theatre productions and a Spring Ministry Tour. Topics covered include 4-6 part singing, sight reading, music theory, musical phrasing/articulation, scales, triads, composers, music history, solo singing, musical production, and performance.

Madrigals (Chamber Choir) - After School Program:
Chamber Choir is an auditioned choir and is the most select vocal group at Immanuel. This 18-26 member ensemble is for students with exceptional musical talent. Chamber has earned consecutive 1st place awards in music competitions in California, New York, Vancouver B.C. and London, and has toured England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Italy. Chamber singers perform collegiate-level music literature at 50+ events annually.

Drama: 
Drama is an auditioned class designed for students who are interested in developing theatrical skills, on and off the stage. Students will participate in two main stage plays annually, as well as "crew" the two musical theatre productions. Topics covered include voice projection/articulation, stage movement, confidence in presentation, monologue studies, scene workshops, character development, costumes/stage makeup, set design/construction, crew duties, and stage lighting.

Worship Fundamentals: 
The primary objective for Worship Fundamentals is to provide the students with the opportunity to learn the "how" and "why" of worship, in the context of serving the student body and the greater community. The students will learn many new skills and will study Old and New Testament worship, the heart of worship, worship vs. performance and scriptural influences in worship. Students will learn and lead all facets of bi-weekly student chapels, including worship band and chapel production. This is an auditioned class.

Sports Medicine:
This course provides an opportunity for the study and application of the components of sports medicine including but not limited to: First Aid & CPR, common athletic injuries, emergency procedures, human anatomy and physiology, taping, wrapping, sports medicine related careers, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. 

Study Hall:
In this course, students are assigned a period in the school library during which they can work on assignments for other classes. This course receives no credit or grade. 

Teacher/Office Assistant:
In this course, students assist teachers or office personnel. This course receives half credit and is graded on a pass/fail basis. 

Tutor:
This course is designed to provide a classroom experience for those who may be interested in becoming an elementary teacher. Students are assigned to an elementary classroom in which they assist teachers and work with elementary students individually or in small groups. 

Yearbook:
The yearbook class produces the annual, called the “Torchbearer”. Concepts of photo layout, elementary page design, copy, graphics, and headings are learned. Students will be using computers to create the yearbook. Students will acquire a basic ability to take and compose photographs that will be placed on their assigned pages. Students chosen for this class will need to have demonstrated good writing skills, imagination, and creativity, along with a high degree of reliability, organization skills, and dedication. The students will be responsible for selling business ads, meeting deadlines, and accepting responsibilities that accompany the creation of an annual.