Electives

Art:
Art students will learn the basics of art from idea-generating to project completion. Students will create projects in different media with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship. Students will also learn the vocabulary, equipment, and techniques used in art.

Choir:
Junior High Choir performs during the annual All is Well Christmas Concert, Open House/Spring Celebration and the Sounds of Praise Spring Concert.  Students develop musical skills and confidence through group singing and collaboration opportunities with the High School Choir throughout the year.

Drama:
Drama is for students wanting to gain confidence and develop their craft on and off the stage in a safe, supportive environment. Acting techniques, staging, theatre games, improvisation, group scenes and character development are explored throughout the year, culminating in the production of a Spring Play.

Foods & Cooking:
Foods and Cooking is designed to be an introduction to cooking and baking. We focus on hands-on learning, spending one class a week on instruction, and the other class periods are spent in the labs cooking. The goal of this class is to teach basics so students can feel confident and comfortable to continue learning these skills on their own.

Industrial Arts (Wood Shop):
Industrial Arts is an elective that introduces students to fundamental woodworking practices. Students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and experience through multiple projects, lessons, and vocabulary. Students are required to learn fire and shop safety as they prepare to use hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machinery.

Introduction to 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” in the school agriculture department. Because the FFA Organization is intra-curricular, students enrolled in an agriculture course are also a member of the National FFA Organization. If a student is wanting to show an animal with Immanuel FFA, they MUST be enrolled in the fall semester. 

Media Productions:
This multimedia class combines yearbook design, video production, and podcasting, allowing students to express their creativity through digital storytelling. Using iPads, green screens, microphones, and apps like iMovie and GarageBand, they create videos and podcasts shared via QR codes in the yearbook. As yearbook editors, they also capture photos, design layouts, and produce a student-led publication that highlights the school year.

PASS (Personalized Academic Student Support):
The PASS elective provides additional support to students who need assistance in building reading, math, language, thinking, organizational, and studying skills. The class is also used to assist students with the completion of assignments, projects, tests, etc. from their core classes.