In 1997-98 the district sponsored 12 fine arts performances, ranging from a short story program, to native American Indian dancers, to Phantom of the Opera , to Jack and the Beanstalk, to the Dallas Black Dance Theater. In addition, the district presented seven public performances by its students performing in choir and band. The regular art courses are designed to meet the needs of students who wish to satisfy a fine arts requirement and are open to any student. The PreAP and AP honors courses are designed to meet the needs of the serious minded student who wishes to build a portfolio as well as a solid foundation of artistic skills. Students may apply to enter a PreAP honors course at any time.
All courses earn one credit toward graduation.
The district is studying the idea of adding honors band and choir courses as well. The district tracks students to determine the effect that participation in fine arts has on achievement. I scores than the average mean score.