Art
Students develop creativity and explore artistic techniques, media, and visual expression.
ARTS & ELECTIVES
Elective Opportunities
Discover interests, develop talents, and explore new possibilities throughout the Jackson Day journey.
Explore Something New
More Ways to Learn and Grow
In addition to the arts, Jackson Day offers specials and electives that help students explore interests, build practical skills, and connect with their school community.
Elementary School · Grades K–5
Discover Through Specials
Students rotate through special classes every six days. Alongside art, music, and dance, elementary students participate in STEAM, Spanish, and physical education.
Elementary Specials
ArtMusicDanceSTEAMSpanishPhysical Education
Middle School · Grades 6–8
Explore New Interests
Middle school students have a broader range of arts, physical education, language, and technology experiences.
Band
Students develop instrumental skills, musicianship, and ensemble performance skills.
Orchestra
Students build individual musicianship and perform together in an ensemble.
Chorus
Students develop vocal technique, musicianship, confidence, and collaborative performance skills.
Dance
Students develop technique, movement, creativity, performance skills, and an appreciation for dance.
Theatre
Students build creativity, confidence, communication, collaboration, and performance skills.
Culinary Arts
Students explore introductory culinary concepts and practical skills through hands-on learning.
Film Production
Students explore storytelling and media production through creative, hands-on experiences.
Physical Education & Health
All middle school students participate each year, developing fitness, wellness, teamwork, sportsmanship, healthy decision-making, and lifelong healthy habits.
Spanish
Students develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Students demonstrating appropriate readiness may have the opportunity to take high school-level Spanish in grade 8.
Computer Science & Coding
Coursework may include Introduction to Minecraft Coding, Coding in Minecraft 2, and Computer Science Discoveries. Each of these courses may meet the North Carolina computer science graduation requirement, giving students an opportunity to fulfill it before high school.
Additional Electives
Elective and enrichment opportunities may be offered based on student interest, staffing, scheduling, and available programming.
These opportunities support a balanced middle school experience where students can discover interests, develop talents, build confidence, and connect with their community.
High School · Grades 9–12
More Paths to Explore
In addition to arts electives, high school students may explore courses on campus, through North Carolina Virtual Public School, and through CPCC, including elective offerings.
Art
Students develop creativity and explore artistic techniques, media, and visual expression.
Band
Students develop instrumental skills, musicianship, and ensemble performance skills.
Orchestra
Students build individual musicianship and perform together in an ensemble.
Chorus
Students develop vocal technique, musicianship, confidence, and collaborative performance skills.
Dance
Students develop technique, movement, creativity, performance skills, and an appreciation for dance.
Theatre
Students build creativity, confidence, communication, collaboration, and performance skills.
Culinary Arts
Students explore introductory culinary concepts and practical skills through hands-on learning.
Film Production
Students explore storytelling and media production through creative, hands-on experiences.
Physical Education & Health
Students develop fitness, wellness, teamwork, sportsmanship, healthy decision-making, and lifelong healthy habits.
Spanish
Students develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural understanding.
Computer Science & Coding
Students take CTE courses, with opportunities to meet the North Carolina computer science graduation requirement.
Anatomy
Explore the structures and systems of the human body.
Forensic Science
Explore how scientific methods are used to examine and interpret evidence.
Upper-Level Math & Science Electives
Explore additional math and science coursework.
Creative Writing
Develop ideas and express them through writing.
Additional Electives
Additional opportunities may be offered based on student interest, staffing, scheduling, and programming.
High School Partnerships
Through partnerships with NC Virtual and CPCC, students can explore a wide range of online and in-person electives, including college-level courses, based on their interests. Courses students have taken include graphic design, game design, business, early childhood education, welding, HVAC repair, cosmetology, German, French, American Sign Language, and more.
High School Graduation Requirements
Review high school graduation requirements to determine how much arts and elective coursework is required in addition to core coursework.
View the graduation requirements →Find What Inspires You.
Electives give students more ways to learn, create, and grow at Jackson Day.
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