Student Enrichment

In addition to their regular academic course of study,  our students also participate in what we call “Special Classes ” including Art for grades K4 through 8th grade, Music for K4 through 8th grade, as well as Spanish for grades 2nd-8th.  Band is available to students in grades 5th through 8th.  
 
In Art class, activities and projects help to improve students’ knowledge of artists and art history, as well as enhance their overall abilities, and incorporate the use of one or more of the 7 elements of art - line, texture, color, value, form, space and shape.  Many of the projects we tackle in art class involve studying the artist and his or her particular style as well as practicing techniques in varied media.  Classes meet once a week for approximately 40 minutes and generally complete 2 projects per quarter.  

In Music class, our students are taught correct singing and Orff instrument techniques.  They experience movement,  rhythm, melody, and listening, in addition to learning about composers and music history.   Classes meet once a week. Performance opportunities include a school-wide Christmas concert, various musicals, and seasonal programs, including Halloween and Mother’s Day.  The students also learn new songs for our children’s Masses in music class