Elementary School
Art Program / Contests
Weekly art instruction for primary and intermediate grades introduces the basic concepts and vocabulary in the field of art in a sequential manner keyed to the student's growth and development. The foundation skills of working with art media and equipment are introduced and built upon. Drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and crafts are included. Whenever possible art instruction is tied to units of study in the academic curriculum. Fifth grade, for example, studies American art while learning about the colonial period in social studies.
Students are encouraged to participate in regional art competitions, the Diocesan Art Fair, and other competitions. Under the direction of the art teacher and as part of Southwest Airlines "Adopt a Pilot" program, a group of students recently painted a mural in the pilots' lounge of Orlando International Airport.
Opportunities for additional art instruction are presented in the form of after school small group classes and summer art camp.
Music
Weekly instruction in music helps students develop a love of music and how it can become an important part of their lives. Various aspects of music are introduced through song and movement activities. Songs are introduced in relation to special holidays and units of study as well as part of a study of different genres: classical, jazz, rock and country. An understanding of music notation is mastered through instruction with various instruments.
Opportunities for additional music instruction are presented in the form of after school small group classes and summer music/drama camp.
