Significant opportunity is provided for cooperative learning, uniquely suited to girls of high school age. At the same time, our small class size allows for individual work when that is desired. Each student has the opportunity to become proficient in laboratory techniques and to enjoy the confidence which comes from genuine mastery. The study of history and theory introduces students to new ways of thinking, to the values and experiences of a variety of cultures as expressed in their arts, to the impact of the arts on our culture and everyday life and to the possibility of expressing themselves in a variety of modes. Practical experience means giving students a chance to explore art forms as active participants, to develop their abilities and experiment with various forms.
Students develop a lifelong appreciation through viewing and participating in the arts.
Seniors may select an elective in Theatre, Dance or Visual Arts. Computer labs and computers in classrooms make available to students the use of Macintosh and Windows based machines, scanners, digital cameras, laser printers and color inkjet printers. Students have full access to e-mail, the Internet, and World Wide Web. The course objective is to help students develop their natural ability to speak and share ideas with confidence and facility. It is designed to concentrate on absolute basics, proper alignment to facilitate breathing and projection, clarity of thinking, and freedom from fear.