In grades three through five, students have the opportunity to explore their interests and choose an elective or option. Electives are offered one day during their "specials" rotation and runs throughout the school year.

Students can choose to explore:
INNOVATION IN ACTION (GRADES 4-5)
This elective course offers an exciting mix of robotics, coding, engineering, and electronics activities. It encourages development of 21st century skills, including creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. Students will explore activities like building and coding a robot, programming an app, and creating a 3D print.
EXPLORING SCHOOL GARDENING (GRADES 4-5)
This elective course offers students the opportunity to explore science, ecology, and the whole-systems thinking using the Lower School garden as a learning lab. Students will plan, prepare and maintain the garden while learning valuable lessons about caring for oneself, others, and the environment.
DANCE (GRADES 4-5)
The dance elective is a developmentally appropriate movement and dance activities class. It is a choreography based co-ed class that explores ballet, jazz, and modern dance styles. Students have the opportunity to participate in the annual dance concert, however, participation is optional. In order to participate in the dance concert, students must be available for both performances and the dress rehearsal. Performance dates will be announced at the beginning of the school year.
SHARK TALK: POWER OF PERSUASION AND USING YOUR VOICE WITH THE DIRECTOR OF SPEECH AND DEBATE (GRADES 4-5)
Upon joining the amazing world of speech and debate, students will learn all about the power of persuasion. This may include crafting a pitch as a future entrepreneur or coming up with what you will do when you rule the world. Students will learn to use their voice for good and discuss things they are passionate about. Each semester will end in a showcase where students will display their new talents to our community.
STRINGS (GRADES 3-5)
The strings class is designed to introduce students to the violin. Students will learn to read notes in first position and play familiar melodies. Technique and proper form will be stressed. Students will have the opportunity perform at the end of the year in the Spring Concert with the Middle and Upper School students. A limited number of violins can be rented from the instructor or can be rented from local music stores.
WORLD LANGUAGE - SPANISH OR FRENCH
World language in the Lower School is part of the specials’ wheel rotation. Students in grades four and five may choose to study either Spanish or French. During this class, students are introduced to learning basic conversation in French or Spanish, as well as an introduction to the culture.
