Electives
Physical Education and Health (Afternoon Elective)
At Barnstable, we take a different kind of approach to physical education. Each trimester, students select a Physical Education-related activity that meets their needs and interests. Most of the electives can turn into lifelong pursuits. Electives meet for double time periods in the afternoon, twice per week.Among the many Physical Education electives offered:
Nautilus and Aerobic Training, Bowling, Martial Arts, Golf, Roller Skating, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Recreation, Soccer, Basketball, Hiking, Flag Football
Performing and Fine Arts (Afternoon Elective)
Barnstable also offers a wide array of performance and fine art courses as afternoon electives. Areas of study include:Performing Arts
Voice, Dance, Music, Acting, Cabaret, Playwriting, Mime, Scene Study,
Improvisation, Tech, Lighting, Commercial Technique, Costuming, Stage Movement, Set Design
Fine Arts
Graphics, Pottery, Oils, Photography, Watercolor
Non-Physical Electives (Afternoon Elective)
- Community Service
- Documentary Films
- Knitting
- War Strategies
- Publications (School Newspaper)
- Yearbook
- Strategy Games (Chess, etc.)
- Rock Band
- Fashion Awareness
"Barnstable Academy changed our lives! My daughter went from being afraid to go to school to not being able to wait to get there every day...She is now a senior and is thriving. Involved in all social activities including their wonderful performing arts program. Can't say enough good things!"
Laurie CarneyWayne, NJ
