Elective Resources

Resources for selecting 2024-2025 7th and 8th grade elective courses 

Homeroom lesson: Overview of elective course options video 

How to select courses in Synergy

CRF submission process.pdf

Elective course selection directions

Course descriptions and codes

2024-25 Elective courses Presentation 

2024-25 Elective Selection Presentation for 7th and 8th Incoming Enrollment

7th grade course descriptions

7th GRADE 24-25 Course Descriptions

8th grade course descriptions

8th GRADE 24 -25 Course Descriptions

2024-2025 

7th grade course codes

2024-2025

8th grade course codes

Having troubles entering your course code?   Click on the Troubleshooting Information below to see helpful solutions.

Course Selection Troubleshooting

Specialty Electives

AVID

Learn more on our website


Students complete the AVID Application AND INTERVIEW by Friday, March 29th ✅

Homeroom Video Spring 2023:

More information:

Interested in our music programs at Black Mountain? 

Check out this video about our Band, Orchestra, and Chorus classes.

Spanish !

Check out the info on our high school level Spanish course (for 8th graders)

Questions about some of our specialty electives?  Contact the teacher directly for more information:

ASB:  Mrs. Stromayer -  kstromayer@powayusd.com

Leadership:  Mr. Anella - aanella@powayusd.com

AVID:  Mrs. Reyes - dreyes@powayusd.com

Band:  Mr. Scipio - rscipio@powayusd.com

Orchestra:  Ms. Walsh - cwalsh@powayusd.com

Chorus:  Ms. Walsh - cwalsh@powayusd.com

FAQ:

Before contacting your counselor, please review the Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When are course selections due?

A: You must select your elective course in Synergy before Friday, March 29th, 2024

Q: I want an elective that isn't on the list (ASB, Leadership, Study Skills, etc).  What do I select for my elective?

A: You must select an elective from the list provided.  Specialty elective coordinators will provide us with a list of students who will be in their elective.  If you are selected to be in one of the specialty electives, that elective will replace your 1st choice you made in synergy.

Q: Can I change my elective choice?

A: Please select your elective and alternate very carefully.  You are choosing the elective for your entire next school year. You can only change your elective choice in synergy before March 29th, 2024

Q: How do I become a TA / Student Aide?

A: Enter the Student Aide course number into synergy as your choice.  You MUST also talk to a teacher about becoming their student aide.