ARTISTIC GROWTH
Art and music are part of our curriculum at every grade level. In art classes, our elementary school children experiment with a broad range of media, from watercolors to pottery to textiles.
In 4th and 5th grades, students explore folk art from around the world. In middle school, art classes include the study and appreciation of significant historical and contemporary artists. In addition to regular assignments, each middle school student completes a self-directed quarterly project based on the work of an artist of their choosing. Students work in our well-supplied art studio, which includes large work tables and a kiln.
In music classes, our curriculum helps children discover and appreciate music through singing, chanting, clapping, dancing and drumming. Older children begin learning the recorder and rhythm instruments, and explore world music, the Western European Masters, and American Jazz and Blues. Beginning in 5th grade, our students have an opportunity to participate in individual and group band instrument lessons. A variety of other musical extracurricular activities are offered during the school year. Students also have the opportunity to sing in church, for community organizations, and in local vocal competitions. We also have special events to celebrate the arts, such as a Fine Arts Festival, a musical theater production and Christmas programs.