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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!

General Acheivement

Physical Education

Arts

Activity	Grade Range
Creative Arts	1st - 6th
Ukulele	4th - 6th
Poetry & Prose	4th - 6th
VAPA	1st - 6th
Photography	1st - 6th

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ELA

Activity	Grade Range
Spelling Bee	4th - 6th

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General Achievement

Activity	Grade Range
Clever Crazes	1st - 6th
Career Explorers	1st - 6th
Into the Future	1st - 6th
Wonders of the World	1st - 6th
WorkEd Culinary	1st - 3rd
Yearbook	4th - 6th
Cranium Company	4th - 6th
Other	1st - 3rd

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Leadership

Activity	Grade Range
Leadership Club Elementary 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

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Physical Education

Activity	Grade Range
Basketball	1st - 6th
Flag Football	1st - 6th
Soccer	1st - 6th
Track	1st - 6th
Volleyball	1st - 6th
Wiffleball	1st - 6th
E-Sports	4th - 6th

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STEM

Activity	Grade Range
Science Olympiad Individual 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 Trip Field Trip SCICON, 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 Trip Field Trip SCICON, 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
Lego Ed Lego Ed, offered through ELOP, brings hands-on STEM fun to schools with interactive lessons where students solve real-world challenges using LEGO-inspired designs—building confidence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.	1st - 6th
Go Green	1st - 6th
Bricks4Kids A 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
Jr Medical Academy	1st - 6th
Dinos, Fossils, Discovery	1st - 6th
WorkEd STEM	1st - 6th
Mini-Farm	1st - 6th
Lego Robotics	4th - 6th
VTEC Farm	1st - 3rd
Garden	4th - 6th
Nature Explorers	1st-3rd

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