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Fourth-grade students should enroll in the four core subjects (language arts, science, social studies, and math). Students can take up to four electives. All electives courses count as one elective except for Spanish which counts as two electives. Available elective courses are art, dance, technology, health/physical education, Spanish, keyboarding, music, theater, and visual arts.  Given that we are a school that personalizes the student experience, students also have the option of using outside hobbies to fulfill elective credit with Personalize Education Coach oversight as a personalized course. 

Art 4

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Elective

Elementary art courses are designed with the belief that everyone can learn how to draw and that studying, copying, and learning from the great artists of the past is the best way to develop the great artists of the future.

Duration
1 Elective

Dance 4

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Elective
Portfolio

Students taking dance are often involved in local classes in their community, and some dance professionally. However, students can also opt to identify key skills to develop, align these goals with the course competencies, and have these activities documented for their elementary transcript.

Duration
1 Elective

Elementary Technology 4

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Make a cat dance from New York to the Alps with coding! In this course, students will journey deeper into cyberspace as they learn to spot and stop cyberbullying, use Microsoft Word Online, research artificial intelligence, and more. From coding practice with online games to finding things to do on- and offline, students will develop their growing technology skills while having fun!

Duration
1 Elective

Health/Physical Education 4

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Elective
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Students demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. They demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Students assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.

Duration
1 Elective

Introductory Spanish

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Elective

Join Juanito and Rosalinda on a trip to explore the sights, sounds, and traditions of Mexico. In this course, students will be introduced to the Spanish language and culture through vocabulary, songs, stories, videos, and more. Along the journey, students will meet the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and learn the story of Araña Pequeñita.

Duration
2 Electives

Keyboarding 4

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Elective

Students learn proper finger placement and engage in systematic instruction to build both accuracy and speed. Instruction is customized to student skill level and learning preferences, continuously increasing fluency and efficiency in typing skills.

Duration
1 Elective

Language Arts 4

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Core

In this course, students will explore the world of reading and writing as they learn skills in spelling, word construction, grammar, cursive writing, and more. They’ll also use graphic organizers, videos, and assignments to practice opinion, narrative, and informative writing.

Duration
1 Core

Math 4

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Core

In Math 4, students will expand understanding of whole numbers and place value. They will develop understanding of multiplication and division strategies of 1- and 2-digit numbers. Students will extend that knowledge to factors, multiples, and patterns. Students will expand understanding of fractions and geometry. Lessons will focus on adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions.

Duration
1 Core

Music 4

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Students taking music are usually involved in a local troupe or classes in their community, or even professionally participate in acting or other aspects of the theater. However, students can also opt to identify key skills to develop, align these goals with the course competencies, and have these activities documented for their elementary transcript.

Duration
1 Elective

Science 4

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Core
Lab Course - Kit

In Science 4, students will review the scientific method and apply this knowledge to design their own experiment to help prepare them for the science fair at the end of the course. They will learn about forms of energy, how energy moves, sound energy, and heat energy. After studying energy students will learn about different types of waves.

Duration
1 Core

Social Studies 4

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Core

Love games? This is your chance to create your own! Throughout this course, students will travel and collect game cards to uncover people, places, and events in their state. Through videos and games, students will also explore their own backyard while learning how to manage money like setting up a lemonade stand or how to create a savings plan to make those travel dreams a reality.

Duration
1 Core

Spanish Level 1

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Elective

Get ready for an adventure! In this course, students will travel through Spain with Carmen and Mateo to experience the culture and traditions of this beautiful country. Students will continue to build their Spanish speaking and listening skills with new vocabulary, songs, and stories, and even play a Dominoes game!

Duration
2 Electives
Prerequisites
Introductory Spanish

Spanish Level 2

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The global tour continues! This course takes students on a trip through the scenic country of Peru, where they will learn vowel and letter sounds. Students will join Martín and María as they explore Machu Picchu and learn about the Peruvian culture with an authentic recipe for chocolate caliente. 

Duration
2 Electives
Prerequisites
Spanish Level 1

Spanish Level 3

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Elective

It’s island time! Daniela and Santiago guide students on a tour through the colorful culture and traditions of the Caribbean. Students will build on their previous Spanish language skills by learning how to ask and answer questions. Along the way, students will visit the El Yunque Rainforest and learn how to dance the merengue!

Duration
2 Electives
Prerequisites
Spanish Level 2

Spanish Level 4

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Pack your bags—you’re going to Argentina! In this course, students will experience the culture and traditions of this unique country alongside Mercedes and Armando. Students will continue to build their Spanish vocabulary, learn about verb conjugations, and use adjectives.

Duration
2 Electives
Prerequisites
Spanish Level 3

Spanish Level 5

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Elective

Costa Rica, here we come! Join Paula and Carlos on a tour through the beautiful culture and lush rainforests of Central America. With an emphasis on using mostly Spanish, this course will help increase students’ language skills.

Duration
2 Electives
Prerequisites
Spanish Level 4

Theater 4

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Elective
Portfolio

Students taking theater are usually involved in a local troupe or classes in their community, or even professionally participate in acting or other aspects of the theater. However, students can also opt to identify key skills to develop, align these goals with the course competencies, and have these activities documented for their elementary transcript.

Duration
1 Elective

Visual Arts 4

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Elective
Portfolio

Students engage in age-appropriate activities. Either planned by parents with guidance from a PEC. Or students may take an art theory and practice online course.

Duration
1 Elective