Magnet Overview

Powell is a Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School of the Visual and Performing Arts. We have a strong academic program that incorporates differentiated instruction and multiple intelligences. We provide a variety of electives for exploration of interests, acceleration, and a rich, in-depth study of related subjects. We also offer opportunities for in-depth visual and performing arts studies.

At Powell, you can choose from a diverse elective program taught by Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, Music, Dance, Technology/Media and AG teachers. You can join the Powell Band or Orchestra, or audition for a dance or performance elective. You may also work with exciting digital video and computing technology and become an expert in our school's morning news show. You can attend cultural arts performances and work with an "Artist-in-Residence". Powell provides opportunity to explore your child's interests and talents.

All students at Powell have the opportunity to take elective classes. Students in K-2 take one elective each quarter and students in our 3-5 classes take two electives each quarter. Elective registration takes place twice a year during Arena Scheduling where students sign-up and select their electives online. Prior to Arena Scheduling parents, teachers and students work together to make sure each student selects electives that best suit him or her.

Sample Electives

The students at Powell have the opportunity to take many exciting electives to expand their talents and interests or to try something new and different. Electives allow students to study their interests in all subject areas. Electives may provide enriching opportunities, as well as provide remedial assistance that concentrates on student progress.

To learn more about a specific elective or to browse a collection of class descriptions, click on the name of an elective in the chart below.