Electives
6th Grade Wheel Electives:
- Art
- Drama / Life Skills
- Spanish
- Digital Art
*6th Grade students take each wheel elective for one quarter.
7th / 8th Grade Electives:
Electives are a great way for students to explore an interest and have choice in their learning. We're excited to offer Borel 7th & 8th grade students a variety of electives that are aligned with our school vision: Borel Middle School is a positive and safe community where students are motivated to collaborate, lead, reflect and learn in a rigorous and engaging environment. Course descriptions can be found below to help students and families better understand each course. A paper form will be used to collect both student and parent input to help us create schedules for next year. As you will see, some courses have applications or prerequisite requirements. Applications are located in the office and on this presentation here.
Students will be placed in English Language Development 1-4, if they have not passed the ELPAC and/or have not met requirements in their ELA class and/or on ELA CAASPP. If your child is learning English, please remind them to do their best on the final days of the annual ELPAC assessment.
During advisory, students will rank their choices and bring home a paper to show parent/guardians. Please review it with your child. Please help your child complete applications if their top choices require that. Copies will be available electronically and in our office.
During math class, Math 7 students watched an informational video about math pathways and their options for 8th grade. Please take a few minutes to watch the video again with your student and discuss your student’s plan for next year. Students will need to know their math course choice when selecting electives in the coming weeks. Unsure? Talk with your math teacher or a counselor to help you decide which class is best for you! Students who are already enrolled in Math 8 will be automatically placed in the single-period Algebra course and do not need to select a math preference during the elective selection process. Check out the video here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's counselor at the contact information listed below.
Last names A-G Ms. Wharton cwharton@smfc.k12.ca.us
Last names H-O Ms. Hernandez rhernandezmedrano@smfc.k12.ca.us
Last names P-Z Mr. Potter cpotter@smfc.k12.ca.us
Erika Leal, in our office, is our Part Time Community Worker. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and can help answer questions.