Students work on study skills, note-taking, and preparation for college entrance exams. Field trips to colleges, career guest speakers, and class tutors are provided to help students to set goals and improve grades. Students with academic potential are recommended by teachers and counselors for AVID, and grade 8 AVID students are recommended for continuation in a high school AVID class. A.S.B. is an elective, one-year course. Students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are elected by the student body.
Students learn and practice parliamentary procedure in a formal group setting.
Students use their public speaking, organizational and leadership skills to provide activities for the student body throughout the school year. A.S.B. students are encouraged to work together in group settings as well as independently. The Parallel-Algebra class is an assigned elective for students who need additional support to achieve in their algebra class. The Josten's math, Pump Algebra, and Accelerated Math computer programs are used to provide individualized math support based on district standards and objectives.