2025-2026 8th Graders
level up for 8th grade
level up for 8th grade
level up for 8th grade
Rio Tierra is the only Jr. High that is able to offer as many electives as we do. Next year we will be offering 6 different electives. Watch the video to see what electives are being offered next year. If you have Mr. Bressani or Ms. Sparks as an elective teacher, you will continue to have them as an elective next year. Students who are enrolled in English Language Development will continue to progress through the four courses, ELD 1, ELD 2, ELD 3, & Academic ELD. If a student scores a 4 on the ELPAC test typically taken in April, students may be reclassified indicating that they no longer need to take ELD courses. For more details you can contact the school counselor, Mrs. Juarros. You can also find more information by visiting our Engish Language Learner (ELL) Resources webpage.
Explore Electives
Explore Electives
Art
Computer Science
Find out more details about Computer Science Discoveries with Ms. Takano-Alcantara click HERE
Field Trip to the Museum
Digital Media
Leadership
To learn more about what leadership does with Ms. Dickerson click HERE Leadership requires students to fill out a short application. If Leadership is one of your top 3 choices, come back later to fill out the application by clicking on the button at the bottom of the web-page.
Office Aide (8th Graders)
This elective is only availabe to 8th graders. You must fill out an application, choose two staff members as references, and sign a Student Office Aide Agreement. Ms. Lydia and Ms. Kerr will look through all the applicants and choose students they feel are responsible and capable of handling the duties an office aide performs. Click HERE to fill out the application.
Spanish
To learn more about Spanish click HERE!
Ms. Rademaker has been known to bring authentic mexican food to class so as a learning experience.
Wait...There's more
Wait...There's more
Wait...There's more
Before you make your final decision consider the following:
- If you took Computer Science Fundamentals or Introduction to Digital Media you should consider taking the second level course (Computer Science Discoveries or Digital Media Literature for 8th graders only), especially if you would like to continue on in a CTE pathway. Even if you do not think you want to take computers or digital media in HS, having two CTE courses on your resume and having the skills could help you get a great job in HS and after graduation. Don't worry, it is not the same thing so you won't be bored!
- If you are in Curriculum Support with Mr. Bressani or Ms. Sparks you will have that class as your elective next year.
- If you took ELD 1, 2, or 3 you will continue to take the next ELD course unless you pass the ELPAC and are reclassified.
- I give 8th graders 1st preference before 7th graders. However, we are a smaller school and electives are not offered every period. Most are offered 1st & 2nd or 5th & 6th. This means I may have to give you your 2nd choice. Be sure to select a different elective for each choice just in case I can't get you in your first choice.
tIME TO CHOOSE YOUR ELECTIVE!
tIME TO CHOOSE YOUR ELECTIVE!
tIME TO CHOOSE YOUR ELECTIVE!
When you are ready, click the button below. You will be taken to a google form. Please fill out the form and choose your TOP 5 electives! The form will only be live for a short time so do not miss your chance to pick your elective.
*The elective you want the most should be your FIRST choice. Your second choice should be your next favorite in case the first elective class is full. Continue choosing a different class until your last (5th) choice.
elective applications
elective applications
elective applications
