Electives
Elective Courses
Anime
In this course, we learn how to draw, analyze comics and cartoons, and study Japan’s history and culture. Don’t worry if you think you can’t draw. We WILL teach you how! We promise!
Band
This course is designed to give the student an enriching and diverse instrumental music education. This class provides a number of performance opportunities for the student in a variety of settings, including Disneyland. The daily objective of the course is to foster and promote musical growth through the playing of an instrument by the student. As a member of the band program, group effort and cooperation is necessary to a successful program. Band is a skilled effort in which each students expected to show technical and musical growth throughout this course.
Robotics
Robotics is a lab-based course that uses a hands-on approach to introduce the basic concepts of robotics, focusing on the construction and programming of autonomous mobile robots.
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts is a fun course where students will create works of art using different mediums. We will use pastels, water colors as well as using paper and household items. Students will manually create beautiful works of art as well as useful items.
Studio Art
Exploring the 7 Elements of Art: Line, Shape, Form, Value, Space, Texture and Color. Experimentation with different forms of graphite, condensed charcoal, sharpies, pastels, watercolors and acrylic paints. Still life drawings. Exhibiting work weekly, and practicing how to critique others in a constructive manner. Exposure to Modern and Contemporary artists’ work.
Leadership-8th grade only
*Application Required. As part of the 8th grade Leadership class, you will be part of several different committees and plan memorable dances, high energy, entertaining rallies, and ultimately, create an unforgettable Sam Brannan experience. Let’s work together to ensure that your 8th grade year is everyone’s best year yet!
Yearbook
Yearbook is a after school club that gives students marketable experience in print media publishing. Our goal is to create, publish, and sell a yearbook.