Enrichment and Electives

In all core academic classes, we make every effort to differentiate the curriculum and to maximize relevancy, interests, and engagement. In addition to these core liberal arts subjects and University of California A-G requirements, we create a plethora of opportunities for students to find a natural place to engage ideas and skills and to explore their world. 
 
A) REGULAR SESSION
 
High School:

• A 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade young expert Badge Program is required.  Students choose areas of interest and develop badge curriculum with learning coaches.
 
• ASA programs  (Academic Support and Advisory)
 
• Monthly community meetings (required)
 
• Electives (two year-long electives are required each school year):
Auto Mechanics                                         
Creative Writing
Debate
Design
Drama
Dramatic Writing
Film Studies                          
German 
Music Composition
Photography
Programming Languages
Studio art                                          
Team Conditioning  
Theatre Tech 

​​CLUBS based on interests examples include:

Science fiction fan club • Gaming club • Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) • Business-investment club
Phoenix and Middle School Programs:
 
Art, Drama, Music in Phoenix (required)
Art, Drama, Technology in Middle School (required)
An enrichment cluster (topics chosen and developed by students and teachers)  (required)
 
B) INTERSESSIONS
All students take part in intersessions, which are individual courses and whole division projects. Groups are created per session based on student interest. 
Phoenix conducts three intersessions per year.
Grades 7-8 conduct two intersessions per year.
 
C) AFTER SCHOOL 
Chess, Yoga, Basketball, Cross Country, Robotics, Musical Theater and related tech, Rock & Blues bands, Percussion/Drum Circle, independent guitar study
  
D) SUMMER SESSION
During the month of June, we offer two-, three- or four-week courses to Bridges students.  The 2017 catalog can be viewed for examples of past offerings.