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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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  • The Sporting Life

    This course is designed to present a variety of sports-related topics relevant to middle school students. It provides a foundation for individuals interested in learning how sports psychology, weight training, and nutrition benefit athletes today.  One semester is psychological, the other semester is physical.

    Sports Psychology: Semester Course

    Students will receive an introduction to sports, explore the psychology of sport, and tackle ethical and managerial aspects of sport. The first quarter will be project-based, and students will learn about percentages of getting scholarships, the probability of going pro, and other careers in the sporting world. The second quarter will be lecture-based on mental skills based in Cognitive Behavioral Theory.

    Sports Training: Semester Course

    Students will practice correct weight training and learn the benefit of a nutritious diet.  Students will also have opportunities during this semester to develop practical leadership skills and learn how technology and sport interact.

    Prerequisite: None
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