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Electives

Discover Your Path at Olsen Middle School

At Olsen Middle School, electives open doors to creativity, culture, and real-world skills. Our programs encourage students to express themselves, explore global perspectives, and develop habits that lead to lifelong success. Whether through music, language, culinary arts, or international collaboration, these courses empower learners to grow academically and personally while preparing for an interconnected world.

“Your Future Starts Here”

Band

Middle school band students playing instruments
Supporting young people in creative learning and artistic endeavors engages and enriches them in all aspects of their lives. The presence of music, team building, and collaboration overall is an important skill for our students.

Culinary Arts

Students in a kitchen chopping vegetables and preparing a meal
Our Culinary Arts program supports, engages, and enriches our students by helping them learn about nutrition and healthy eating habits. They are introduced to meal preparation skills through hands-on and classroom activities.

Foreign Language

Hello written in multiple foreign languages
Our programs help students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Students learn cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors that will help them throughout life. 

Global Scholars

Three students learning about global issue by communicating through their computer
Middle school is a great time to learn about global communications. Students participate with peers across the globe creating opportunities to build general learning competencies.