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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 |
|---|---|
Theatre Company's OnStage Program & WorkshopThe Theatre Company provides directors, costumes, props, and backdrops for schools to produce a 35-minute musical with up to 50 students. These well-known children’s musicals are perfect for after-school programs, fundraisers, and more. Each spring, the Theatre Company offers workshops and performances across the county, providing training classes in dance, acting, vocal skills, and auditioning. |
All |
Creative Arts |
1st - 6th |
Anime Club |
1st - 6th |
Ukulele |
4th - 6th |
Theater Production |
1st - 6th |
ELA
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Writing |
4th - 6th |
General Achievment
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Career Explorers |
4th - 6th |
Clever Crazes |
1st - 6th |
Foreign Language |
1st - 6th |
PY Scouts |
1st - 6th |
Chess Club |
4th - 6th |
Cranium CompanyGrade-level-specific classes experience Cranium Company’s hands-on presentations, role-playing, and fun in-school activities like Colonial Days, Forces & Motion, and more, bringing history and science standards to life. |
4th - 6th |
College VisitGrade-level-specific classes get a glimpse of college life on a fun campus visit that makes higher education feel real and exciting—complete with student-led tours, big dreams, and fun activities to spark their future goals. |
4th - 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 |
Bible Club |
4th - 6th |
Building Character |
1st - 6th |
Physical Education
| Activity | Grade Range |
|---|---|
Basketball |
1st - 6th |
Cheerleading |
4th - 6th |
Flag Football |
4th - 6th |
Soccer |
1st - 6th |
Track |
1st - 6th |
Volleyball |
1st - 6th |
Cano BoxingEmpowers students through boxing, mentorship, and structured classes to build resilience, fitness, and life skills. This inclusive after-school program fosters personal growth, strong mentor relationships, and academic success, creating lasting impact beyond the classroom. |
4th - 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 |
Lego EdLego 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 |
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 |
RC Cars |
4th - 6th |
Weather Chasers |
1st - 3rd |
Into the Future |
1st - 6th |
Scratch Jr Coding |
1st - 3rd |
Dinos, Fossils, Discovery |
1st - 6th |
Wonders of the World |
1st - 6th |
Nature Explorers |
1st - 3rd |
ZooSelect grade-level classes visit Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo to explore diverse animal exhibits like African Adventure and Sealion Cove, featuring fun tours that make every visit a roaring good time full of standards-based discovery! |
1st - 3rd |
VTEC Farm |
1st - 3rd |
Cat Haven |
1st - 3rd |
