Exploring Middle School Electives and Unleashing Your Child’s Hidden Talents

While core academic classes take up most of a child’s schedule, it’s also essential to consider exploring electives that could benefit your child’s educational and personal growth. As parents, you want to ensure your children succeed in everything they do – including their middle school years. Electives at King’s Middle School, a Christian School in Shoreline, WA, offer students a chance to explore broad interests and skills before focusing on one in additional classes.

Here are three of the electives offered at King’s Middle School that give students a chance to develop new skills while having fun: 

Mock Trial  Elective

Mock Trial is a fantastic opportunity for young students to gain firsthand experience in the legal system. This program is designed to teach students about the legal system while allowing them to act as attorneys, witnesses, and jury members in a simulated courtroom trial. Students work in teams to prepare and present arguments, develop cross-examination techniques and hone the art of persuasive speaking. Through this elective, students gain a deeper understanding of the law and skills in critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. Mock Trial not only prepares students for future careers in law but also helps them develop a confident and well-informed perspective on the legal system. 

Drama  Elective

King’s Middle School students explore the exciting and creative world of theater in Drama class. This elective allows students to develop acting skills, stagecraft expertise, and successful peer collaboration on group projects. King’s offers a structured curriculum tailored to teach various skills, including improvisation, character development, stage direction, and performance techniques. Drama is a fun, supportive environment for students to be creative and develop personal confidence. Elective drama programs not only provide an outlet for young artists, but they also offer the opportunity to explore the world of theater and help students discover their passion. Because King’s is a Christian School, the Drama Program often highlights faith-based productions. 

Lifetime Sports  Elective

Lifetime Sports at King’s is a unique elective that gives students the opportunity to discover a variety of sports with their peers. This elective includes sports like field hockey, tennis, bowling, kayaking, walking/scootering around Green Lake, archery, rock climbing at Edgeworks in Ballard, swimming, racquetball, beach volleyball, Puetz driving range, kickball, and whiffle ball.  

Uncovering your child’s hidden talents is an exciting adventure. By exploring the world of electives, you can help your child shine today and prepare for successful opportunities tomorrow. At King’s Middle School in Seattle, WA, our teachers are passionate, Christ-centered individuals excited to challenge their students with enriching educational experiences. Let’s take this journey of unleashing your child’s hidden potential together and begin their path to success! Book a tour today.