Student Life
Explore the exciting opportunities and learning adventures that make every day memorable for our students.
Having a variety of academic courses is essential for student success. Academic programs offered at our school are available below.
Adopted Curricula
Approved textbooks and other curriculum resources are available below by subject in PDF format.
Lodi USD Adopted Textbook Materials Grades K-12 PDF (English)
For more information, please contact Instructional Media Services at (209) 331-7237.
Middle School Courses
Elkhorn school follows the district qualification guidelines for the advanced Math pathway. Elkhorn 7th and 8th grade students all take the following courses:
7th Grade Courses
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Science
Physical Education
Spanish 1A
STEM
8th Grade Courses
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Science
Physical Education
Spanish 1B
STEM
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program begins in 4th grade, providing program choices to best meet the individual needs of students.
Gifted instructional strategies include:
- Differentiated instruction that provides additional rigor and depth.
- Cooperative learning groups that work together to solve complex problems.
- Compacted and accelerated curriculum with pacing that meets the needs of gifted learners.
Project and problem-based learning is a key component in GATE. Students are expected to be active participants in the learning process, both individually and as a team member. For more information and qualification criteria, please see Academics on the Lodi USD website.
Special Education
Lodi Unified School District is committed to meeting the educational needs of the exceptional child. All disabled children between the ages of 3 and 21 are provided appropriate educational opportunities.
For more information on special education services, contact the front office or visit Special Education Support Services on the Lodi USD website.