Advanced Art (Trimester): Polish skills, create art worthy of your own portfolio, and deepen your understanding of the concepts learned in Art I. Experiment with new media as well as 3D applications. Prerequisite:  Art I

Advanced Band (Year-Long): Our most challenging band class designed for 8^th grade students. Choose between the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion, or guitar. Advanced Band will play at school concerts, high school football games, field trips for festivals, and Disneyland! Some school owned instruments may be available for use. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Reyes, our Band Director. Prerequisite:  Prior experience in 7^th grade or an audition is required

Advanced Media Production (Trimester): Through the analysis of film and media forms, learn to deconstruct master-level techniques of specific film and broadcast genres to create short-form film narratives, documentaries, and news features. Leave RSM with an impressive portfolio and a skill-set that sets you apart from novice filmmakers. Prerequisite: Digital Filmmaking

Advanced Orchestra/Strings (Year-Long): Our most challenging orchestra class designed for 8^th grade students. Choose between the violin, viola, cello, base, and piano. Advanced Orchestra will play at concerts, assemblies, community and school-wide events, festivals, field trips and Disneyland! Some school owned instruments may be available for use. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Reyes, our Band Director. Prerequisite: Prior experience in 7^th grade or an audition is required

Aide - Office  This program offers practical experience in school office clerical duties. Office aides will assist the office in a variety of duties: delivering items around campus, maintaining communication between the office and classroom teachers, operating some of the office equipment, answering phones, assisting with attendance duties, sorting and delivering mail, and helping the office staff as needed.  Office aides are expected to maintain satisfactory academic and citizenship grades in all classes, or will be placed in an alternative elective. There are a limited number of spaces, so not all students who fill out an application are guaranteed a spot. Prerequisite: 8th grade student, application, and teacher recommendation required. It is the student’s responsibility to find a teacher or staff member who is willing to email a confirmation of recommendation to Keli Peterson.

Aide - Student  Student Aides will assist teachers in their classrooms doing various tasks where they will learn useful skills in organization and responsibility. Selection to become an aide will be based on grades, citizenship, work ethic and a teacher or office staff recommendation. Students may not have any D's/F's, N's or U's or disciplinary infractions.  There are a limited number of spaces, so not all students who fill out an application are guaranteed a spot. Prerequisite: 8th grade student, application, and teacher recommendation required. It is the student’s responsibility to find a teacher or staff member who is willing to have them aide in their class and to email a confirmation of recommendation to Keli Peterson.

Art I (Trimester): Embracing studio-grade art tools, learn to draw and paint, analyze artwork, and apply observation, visualization, and problem-solving skills during the creative process. Work displayed around school and in local shows.

ASB/Leadership (Year-Long): Our ASB class is comprised of 7th and 8th grade students who will learn the principles and dynamics of leadership and represent RSM Intermediate on campus and in our community. Our ASB leaders will be enrolled in this yearlong class and will plan a variety of extra-curricular activities, which include dances, fundraisers, student orientations, lunchtime activities, homeroom and school-wide competitions, and much more. This class requires periodic time commitments before and after school for ASB led activities and a variety of services at RSM Intermediate.  Prerequisite  Application required and student must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)(Year-Long): Prepares students for college readiness by incorporating strategies to support academic growth. Focuses on academic skills, test preparation, collaboration, organization and time management. Discusses importance of setting short-term and long-term goals. Exposes students to guess speakers,field trips, guest speakers and research to increase their knowledge of college and career options. Prerequisite:  Application required (current 7th grade AVID students do not need to complete an application)

Beginning/Intermediate Band (Year-Long): Do you want to learn how to play a musical instrument? Or continue playing an instrument you already know? Join Band! Choose between the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, percussion, or guitar. Enhance your skills with school performances, optional field trips in the community, Disneyland, San Francisco, Orlando, and more! Some school owned instruments may be available for use. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Reyes, our Band Director. 

Beginning/Intermediate Orchestra (Year-Long): Become the musician you’ve always wanted to be! Continue your current instrument or learn a new instrument. Choose between the violin, viola, cello, base, and piano. Perform and enhance your musicianship with several school performances. Optional field trips in the community and Disneyland! Some school owned instruments may be available for use. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Reyes, our Band Director. 

Creative Writing (Trimester): Geared towards students who love to write and are open to exploring a variety of genres, including fictional narratives, plays/film, non-fiction, memoirs, and poetry. Students work on their own writing with the positive support of peers and guidance from the instructor. 

Digital Filmmaking (Trimester): Improve camera techniques, hone video editing and composition skills, and experience all aspects of filmmaking through this hands-on introduction to digital storytelling. More than simply an outlet for creative expression, this class provides actual experience and marketable skills that will help students succeed in any career.

Foods (Trimester): Learn the skills needed to work creatively and safely in the kitchen. Through hands-on cooking experience, students learn cooking method essentials. Students gain an understanding of kitchen safety, food nutrition, recipe reading, and food preparation. Students work in teams and independently as they gain knowledge and skills in the culinary arts.

Industrial Technology (Intro to Project Lead the Way) (Trimester): Develop apps, design electronic circuits, and create CAD drawings at high-tech workstations. Apply manufacturing and woodworking processes to create airplanes, race cars, and structures. Prepare for a career in the engineering and design, applied science, or technology fields.

Intro to Drama (Trimester): Experience creative theater through improvisation, monologues, and pantomime. Enhance acting ability with fun classroom projects, culminating with a dramatic presentation.

Introduction to Spanish (Trimester): Explore the fascinating world of the Spanish-speaking people via fun activities, hands-on projects, and speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. This class helps prepare students for Spanish I, but is not required.

Jazz Band (Year-Long): Learn rock ‘n’ roll, swing, funk, Latin, blues, and jazz improvisation in this fun and challenging elective. Choose between the saxophone, trombone, trumpet, drum set, guitar, bass, or piano. Join the fun and perform at community events, festivals, and school-wide concerts! Some school owned instruments may be available for use. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Reyes, our Band Director, at reyesa@svusd.org. Prerequisite: 8^th grade student with prior experience in Intermediate Band or Orchestra or an audition is required

KRSM (Year-Long): Become part of the production team responsible for producing KRSM TV’s live morning show! Learn to plan, script, and direct a live broadcast with occasional opportunities to be on-air talent. Operate studio cameras, Teleprompters, title generators, video and audio mixers, and tape and digital video players. Class meets daily during zero period (7:20 - 8:10 AM). Prerequisite: 8th grade student, Digital Filmmaking, application, and audition required

MUN/Speech & Debate (Trimester): Use research, writing, and public speaking to engage in the art of diplomacy. Participants develop stronger skills that will be useful long into their school and work careers. Students learn how to persuade others to their way of thinking and to come to compromise through negotiation on many difficult issues that exist in the world today.

Music Appreciation (Trimester): This class is designed to give students a basic understanding of music and to inspire an appreciation for music from a variety of genres and cultures. We will apply the elements of music to learn how to read and apply rhythmic notation through drumming and various percussion instruments, as well as investigate how music has changed throughout history. Students will demonstrate their knowledge through various hands-on activities, including but not limited to original songs/compositions, composer research, and music careers.

Performing Arts (Year-Long): Instruction includes beginning music theory, basics of harmony, and developing singing techniques. Learn and perform songs from a variety of genres and styles, including popular music. Frequent opportunities to perform for families and friends, the school, and the community. The group will audition for a workshop at Disneyland. Requires periodic time commitment outside of school hours.

Project Lead the Way (STEM) (Year-Long): Apply high-tech engineering and design principles using cutting edge 3D CAD stations and multi-dimensional printers and other high-tech tools. Prepare for successful careers in the core technology, science and mathematical fields. Building and coding of VEX robots will bring automation education to life. This class is based on the Project Lead the Way curriculum. Prerequisite: 8th grade student and Industrial Tech

Reading Enrichment (Trimester):  Improve reading skills while having fun. Time to read, work on valuable reading skills, and enjoy reading and word games. Elevate English grades and send test scores soaring. Designed for ALL levels of readers from those who are reluctant to advanced lovers of literature.

Spanish 1 (Year-Long): Considered a high school level class, students will enrich their own world by learning and using a new language and appreciating a new culture. Acquire speaking, reading, and writing skills that focus on activities and routines used in daily life at school and home. Trimester grades will appear on high school transcript. Upon successful completion of Spanish 1, students may take Spanish 2 in high school. Prerequisite: 8th grade student and a grade of A in English 7 or a grade of B or better in English 7 Honors.

Theater Production (Trimester): Take your acting to the next level! Enroll in Theater Production to experience advanced improvisation, interactive scene work, complex character development, and much more! Prerequisite: Intro to Drama and audition required

Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) Leaders (Trimester or Year-Long): “Where Everyone Belongs,” is a leadership program that enables young people to use their potential to make a difference in their lives, schools and communities. WEB is a trimester to yearlong leadership class that focuses on building a positive culture on campus by helping our students, school and community with our new student welcome program, mentorship program & community philanthropy. Our WEB students will lead various awareness weeks, 7th grade orientation, school wide activities and so much more!

Yearbook (8th: Year-Long, 7th: 2-3 Trimesters): Learn page layout, photography, and other essentials skills related to organizing and publishing a high-quality yearbook. Students must be responsible, possess strong writing skills, and be willing to attend before and after school events and other assignments. Prerequisite: Application required