Activity Part 1 – Choose Two Electives:
You will pick two electives you are interested in exploring:
One that aligns with a career or personal interest (e.g., Engineering, Performing Arts).
One that supports your academic goals or college prep (e.g., AP classes, Foreign Language, Advanced Math).
Activity Part 2 – Research & Reflection:
Using the school website, the packet I gave you, and the links below, you will research the course descriptions for your two selected electives. You will answer the following questions:
What is the course about?
What skills or knowledge will you gain?
Does this course fit with your future career or academic goals?
You can look at the student's example attached below to get ideas.
ADDITIONAL INFO ON ELECTIVES AT OUR SCHOOL
El Dorado High School in Placentia offers electives across various fields, including performing arts, visual arts, technology, and Career Technical Education (CTE) through programs like Digital Media Arts Academy and ROP (Regional Occupational Programs which are a state-funded public education system in California providing specialized Career Technical Education (CTE) for high school students and adults such Health Science & Medical Technology, Public Services & Emergency Response, Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts), and through the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District's CareerLink Academies. Specific elective courses available for students include Drama, Band, Choir, Dance, Media Production, and various CTE offerings such as Game Design and Engineering Design.
Performing Arts
: Instrumental music.
: Singing and vocal performance.
: Various dance forms and choreography.
: Performance arts, including Encore, Thespians, and Comedy Sportz.
Visual Arts & Media
: Focus on artistic activities and photography.
: Coursework in media creation.
: A specialized program for digital art and media.
Career Technical Education (CTE)
Through the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) CareerLink Academies, students can access a range of career-focused courses in areas such as:
Design, Visual & Media Arts
Game Design & Integration
Engineering Design
Software & Systems Development
Other Elective Options
: Students can take electives in languages like Spanish, French, and German.
: Students can participate in the school newspaper, El Gavilan.
: These programs offer hands-on training in various fields.
: A leadership program where students assist their peers.