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Russell Middle School

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Elective Program

Note for the 2026-2027 School Year

For the upcoming school year, we will NOT be offering AVID or Coding as an elective.

7th & 8th Grade Elective Catalog 2025-26

Elective Department

Department Lead: Barbara Knitter

Elective Teachers:

  1. Daniel Costello -  STEM Dojo

  2. Barbara Knitter - Quest/Quest Helpers

  3. Julie Norris -  Art Exploration

  4. Margaret Rangel - Leadership 

  5. Mark Schoeller -  Yearbook

  6. Lori Sievert -  Band/Orchestra/String Orchestra/Chorus

  7. Nichol Klein -  Math Intervention

  8. Julie Frost – ELA Intervention

 

The Elective program at TRMS provides students with an opportunity to explore subjects outside of the core classes. Students are allowed to have some choice in what classes they would like to take.  Those choices can reflect their personal interests or broaden their knowledge and appreciation of the world outside their comfort zone.