Fine Arts

Instruction in art provides students with a formal educational opportunity to develop their creative imaginations, to use their hands, and to gain satisfaction through the expression of their own ideas. The practice of art provides cognitive learning experiences and encourages aesthetic development. By affording opportunities to experience pride in accomplishment, the study of art increases concepts of self-worth. The benefits of art study may ultimately be realized in vocational choices and/or in meaningful avocational involvements with the arts. A background in the fine arts is valuable for students interested in fashion, advertising, and photography. Studio in Art is a requirement for students meeting their fine arts requirement through art.

Performing Arts Program

The Performing Arts Program is a district wide program offering students the opportunity to complete a sequence in the fine/performing arts. Students in performing arts will gain CORE knowledge in a variety of aspects of the performing arts (acting, dance, stage craft, music and intensive learning in an area of concentration. Second year students will be enrolled in a course entitled Advanced Performing Arts.