In accordance with the Mission Statement, the Fine Arts Department provides an environment for an increased understanding of one's self, one's artistic and creative talents, and one's relationship to other people. This learning atmosphere is generated by assisting in the acquisition of knowledge and skills in specialized disciplines to enhance and to develop naturally creative aptitudes. The Fine Arts classes are a necessary compliment to the academic classes because they help our students develop the ability to think imaginitively. Students are required to take one year of Fine Arts in the Upper School to meet graduation requirements. The emphasis for this curriculum is on the development of visual creativity.
Students produce drawings, paintings, and three-dimensional objects.
The classes are designed to teach students to love and appreciate their own and others' artistic achievements. This course is offered as an elective in the seventh and eighth grades. A student may elect Choir for one semester each year. During the first semester, the Choir will perform for Chapel , for neighboring schools, and for the Lessons and Carols service at Christmas. Students in Choir during the second semester will work on a performance for Fine Arts Night.