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    • How to sign up for your Electives

      DIRECTIONS

      All Students: Use the Course Descriptions to make your choices. Be prepared to accept any combination of the choices you submit. These electives will meet during your regular school day. Elective choices are to be selected through the PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal once it has been opened (these Instructions are below.)

      Incoming Sixth Grade Students: Please select six different semester-long introduction courses, three preferred and two alternative choices and a required Introduction to Technology class.  All incoming sixth grade students MUST select Introduction to Technology.

      • If you desire access to a yearlong elective, due to your skill exceeding an introductory level course, then please contact (or have your parents contact) via email:

      (1) the relevant teacher (their email address is below in the Course Descriptions)

      (2) your Academic Counselor (cclark@vcs.net) 

      Incoming Seventh and Eighth Grade Students: You must select four different yearlong elective courses, two preferred and two alternative choices. Priority is given to eighth grade students.

            • Courses requiring a prerequisite, audition, or application - you will be notified of your acceptance by April 1, so please wait to make your selection until AFTER you have heard back from the teacher; otherwise, that course will be removed from your selection.

            • If you have not been recommended for an audition-based course already, please schedule an appointment for an audition by emailing: 

      (1) the relevant teacher (their email address is below in the Course Descriptions)

      (2) and copy Mrs. Michelle McLaughlin at mmclaughlin@vcs.net

      LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS (You will be notified once this is turned on and available.)

      • Go to https://powerschool.vcs.net/public/home.html

      • Log in using the student's Warriorlife username and password OR the parent's username and password.

      • Once in PowerSchool, click on the Class Registration Navigation button to access the Elective Course Selection page.


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  • Drums II

    The Drums II class is an audition-only drum ensemble for advanced-level percussionists wishing to further develop their musical and technical percussive skills. In addition to performing with Band II events, this premier ensemble will perform at school functions, music festivals, concerts, and are eligible for the Conservatory Disneyland trip.

    Audition required. Final placement for this group will be by audition or placement by the directors. Contact Mr. Dave Sankus for an audition at dsankus@vcs.net.  Families will be responsible for securing the appropriate performance attire and instruments (drum sticks, mallets, stick bag) for this ensemble. Private lessons are strongly encouraged. Details will be provided in the syllabus at the beginning of the year.


    • Intro to Piano 

      This course is for all beginning musicians who want to learn the basics of piano. With our state-of-the-art lab, students work to learn technique, theory, ear training, sight-reading, and individual repertoire. A recital performance at the end of each semester is optional participants are eligible for the Conservatory Disneyland trip. 

      No experience is necessary. All materials are provided.

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