Required Classes and Electives

Nellie Coffman Middle School Counselors:

Mark Butzko - 760-770-8617 ex 1422 - mbutzko@psusd.us

Cynthia Rodriguez - 760-770-8617 ex 1420 - crodriguez@psusd.us

Renata Flores - 760-770-8617 ex 1434 -rflores1@psusd.us

Registration for Incoming 6th Graders

During the Spring of a student's 5th grade year a presentation will be made at the elementary school by the middle school counselors. Students will be given a chance to register for their choice of elective class at that time for their entrance to 6th grade.

Registration for 7th Grade Classes

During the Spring of a student's 6th grade year a presentation will be made in class on the elective class options for 7th grade.

Students will be given a chance at that time to register their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for elective classes for the upcoming school year.

Some classes will require an application and an interview which will have to be completed.

Registration for 8th Grade Classes

During the Spring of a student's 7th grade year a presentation will be made in class on the elective class options for 8th grade.

Students will be given a chance at that time to register their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for elective classes for the upcoming school year.

Some classes will require an application and an interview which will have to be completed.

Elective Class Choices - Elective classes change every year so there may be changes to what is currently offered at NCMS.

Elective Class Placement

All academic classes will be hand scheduled by counselors. This includes: Math, Science, English, and Social Studies.
Elective Forms will be online in April for students to choose elective classes (7th and 8th Grade 2023/2024). These will be due no later than April 21, 2023. Please contact your counselor if there are any changes that need to be made to your elective choice prior to August 16th. You can call or email your counselor.
Video Presentation for 7th grade courses will be available online 4/17/2023. Students should watch the presentation and then complete the 7th Grade Registration Google Form
Video Presentation for 8th grade courses will be available online 4/17/2023. Students should watch the presentation and then complete the 8th Grade Registration Google Form
A special instruction sheet will is posted for 7th and 8th graders wanting to choose Teacher’s Aide or Office Aide as their elective choice.
The following elective classes may require an application and interview: ASB, Advanced Art, Drama, and Yearbook. Please refer to the grade level Google Form and complete the application prior to the due date.

Nellie Coffman Middle School

34-603 Plumley Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234

Phone: (760)-770-8617

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