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Electives at PJHS

Paradise junior high school electives

Paradise junior high school electives

 
ART- In the Art Studio you will create projects with graphite and colored pencils, watercolors, paint, collage, and a variety of other media.  You will learn a wide variety of techniques and build skills to give you the confidence to create beautiful works of art.  
 
BAND- In Band we will explore and learn to play three different families of instruments. These families include: Brass instruments like trumpet and trombone, Woodwind instruments like flute, clarinet and saxophone, as well as Percussion instruments like drums, cymbals, xylophone, bells, and many others. Once you find the perfect instrument for you, we will have a bunch of opportunities to express ourselves and perform music together everyday in class and outside of class.
 
DRAMA- Learn to take on new characters, read scripts,  and make props for small drama productions.  This is a fun class filled with activities to keep you entertained and engaged.  You will also practice "openers" and fun games.  There will even be a field trip or two to local theatres!  

LEADERSHIP- In Leadership, we do a wide variety of fun and engaging activities that help students feel included and involved with their school. We will plan dances, rallies, lunch time activities, and serve as hosts for new students, among other things. We will even create the school yearbook! Positive, trustworthy behavior is essential!

WOODSHOP- PJHS just invested over $60,000 in new tools and equipment for our woodshop! In this class, we will start by learning about safety and proper use of all the tools and equipment so that you can build creative wood projects that you will be proud of.  

INTERVENTION- Do you need help improving your MATH or READING skills?  Math and Reading Intervention will help you pick up on those things you may have missed during the past couple of years. Intervention classes help strengthen skills so you will be more successful in your Math and English classes. Games are used to keep it fun and enjoyable.  Your 7th grade teacher may recommend one of these classes for you.