The electives program at Sanford Middle School provides a well-­balanced educational experience that will prepare students for future success. Students will gain exposure to courses including art, music, math, science, technology, marketing, programming, and health. The course offerings will aid student development, skills, and confidence in a manner outside the traditional classroom setting. The program combines both required and elective classes and occurs over the seventh- and eighth-grade years. It is student­ centered allowing each student to choose his or her path, and dovetails with the upper school program. Some courses will be one semester long and others will occupy a full year (or two semesters).

By the end of eighth grade, all students are required to have completed:

• One year-long Health & Wellness course
• One semester-long visual arts course, and band or chorus or one semester-long performing arts course.