Electives

Upper School Enrichment classes are interest-based seminars.  All courses will be given letter grades.  Elective grades are calculated into the grade point average; however, they are not calculated into the 8th grade Academic Award. 

Placement decisions in some classes are made on a variety of criteria that include student interest as well as performance in classes throughout the year. The Woodside Middle School teachers, in consultation with the administration, determine the placement of all rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Students will be directed based on the following:

• Be in good academic standing and maintain at least a C average each trimester in all core academic courses including Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Spanish/Mandarin, Physical Education, Art and Music.

• Be mature, self-directed, and show high levels of motivation, responsibility, and reliability by maintaining a C average in all their core academic courses. 

Students who are not in good academic standing and receive a grade below a C may be assigned to courses that will support improved academic achievement such as study skills. If a student’s academic performance improves by the end of the trimester, the student may be able to select from available electives.

In the event that a student’s grades deteriorate during the course of the year, the student will be removed from their electives and placed in the appropriate support classes.

Enrichment offerings vary over the course of the school year and from trimester to trimester based on students’ needs.