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Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) is thrilled to introduce Advanced Learning—an exciting new way to support students who are ready for more!
When students have already mastered grade-level material, we want to keep their love of learning alive by offering meaningful enrichment and extension opportunities. Enrichment gives students hands-on access to subjects like music, art, drama, technology, and more—areas that spark creativity and passion. Extension takes learning to the next level, offering advanced content, personalized challenges, and deeper exploration beyond the standard curriculum.
Whether your child is curious, creative, or craving a challenge, Advanced Learning opens doors to help them thrive and shine!
Arts
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Creative Arts |
1st - 6th |
Ukulele |
4th - 6th |
Theater Production |
1st - 6th |
Dance |
1st - 6th |
Photography |
4th - 6th |
Poetry & Prose |
4th - 6th |
WorkEd Dance |
4th - 6th |
ELA
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Book/Reading |
1st - 6th |
Spelling Bee |
4th - 6th |
General Achievment
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Career Explorers |
1st - 6th |
Clever Crazes |
1st - 6th |
Go Green |
1st - 6th |
WorkEd Culinary |
1st - 6th |
Wonders of the World |
1st - 6th |
Into the Future |
1st - 6th |
Leadership
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Leadership ClubElementary leadership programs equip students with confidence, teamwork, and decision-making skills while emphasizing service. Young leaders learn to positively impact their schools and communities. Site based experiences are important. Possible upgrades to existing site based experiences are linked. leaderinme.org|growingleaders.com |
4th - 6th |
Building Character |
1st - 3rd |
Building Leaders |
4th - 6th |
PY Scouts |
1st - 6th |
Expanding Your Horizons |
4th - 6th |
Physical Education
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Basketball |
4th - 6th |
Flag Football |
1st - 6th |
Soccer |
1st - 6th |
Track |
4th - 6th |
Volleyball |
1st - 6th |
Wiffleball |
1st - 6th |
STEM
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Science OlympiadIndividual students and teams compete in a variety of challenging events that allow students to apply their understanding of science and engineering. Students will utilize the 21st century skills – communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration – as they navigate the series of events. |
4th - 6th |
SCICON: Week TripField TripSCICON, a nationally recognized outdoor science school near Springville, offers fifth- and sixth-grade students one-day or week-long experiences in natural science and conservation. Activities include visits to the natural history museum, raptor center, planetarium, observatory, and tree nursery. |
4th - 6th |
SCICON: Day TripField TripSCICON, a nationally recognized outdoor science school near Springville, offers fifth- and sixth-grade students one-day or week-long experiences in natural science and conservation. Activities include visits to the natural history museum, raptor center, planetarium, observatory, and tree nursery. |
4th - 6th |
Fork Farms |
1st - 6th |
WorkEd STEM |
1st - 3rd |
Bricks4KidsA hands-on afterschool program where students build machines, buildings, and vehicles using unique LEGO® model plans. Each class features a new project, fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, and exploration of engineering, architecture, and physics. |
1st - 6th |
Weather Chasers |
1st - 6th |
Yogativity Makerspace |
1st - 6th |
Nature Explorers |
1st - 3rd |
Robotics/Coding |
4th - 6th |
Garden |
1st - 6th |
Planetarium & Science Center |
1st - 3rd |
RC Cars |
1st-3rd |
Dinos, Fossils, Discovery |
1st-6th |