upper academy electives

Students in our Upper Academy (6th - 8th grade) spend 50 minutes everyday in an elective period.  Electives varying year to year dependent upon student interest and teacher subject knowledge.  Below are the electives for 2018-2019.

CODING

In today’s digital world, coding is a fundamental skill alongside math and reading, but too few kids have the opportunity to learn to program because it is rarely taught in school.  PAC gives our UA students a chance to dive into this career path.

STEM

At it’s most basic, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  But STEM education is far more than just sticking those subject titles together. It’s a philosophy of education that embraces teaching skills and subjects in an a way that resembles real life.

VISUAL ARTS

Our visual arts program offers opportunities in art forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, weaving, and architecture.  Students have the chance to explore many different forms of media and to create beautiful works of art.

DRAMA

Our drama program includes learning skills such as improvisation, voice projection, stage directions, and so much more.  Students enjoy various drama games, short scripts, and in class performances all while having FUN!

BROADCASTING

Broadcasting gives young students a chance to explore what is involved in the field, which has something for almost everyone. It's great for 12- and 13-year-olds to see what's in TV for them--whether it's the performance aspect, the technology, the production or the creativity.

GENIUS HOUR

Genius hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom.  It provides students a choice in what they learn during a set period of time during school.