The elementary arts block includes weekly instruction in creative movement, general music, visual art and physical education. Every student in kindergarten through fifth grade attends each class once per week for 40 minutes.

Craving drama? Young thespians can get on stage beginning in elementary school and continuing through middle and high school. Many district schools produce performances each year offering students of all ages starring and supporting parts in a variety of plays and musical productions. Students have the opportunity to learn how to audition, direct, sing, dance and try out different acting styles. Not one to be in the spotlight? For those who prefer a behind-the-scenes role, there are positions in set design, lighting, sound, make-up and costume design.

Beginning in kindergarten, students learn the basics of art including shape, color and pattern. Building on this foundation, art instruction progressively incorporates media, tools, texture, spatial perception, composition, rhythm and balance. In middle and high school, students learn art history, theory, exhibition skills, studio practice, critique and the emotional impact of art. Students also develop articulation and process skills. High school students can explore photography, pottery, graphic design, drawing, painting, printmaking and more.

Students can explore the arts through technology by recording sound and visual images. Television production teaches students skills in writing, interviewing and photography. Media art provides writing, directing and interviewing experience for documentary and digital motion pictures. Students learn the elements of space, time, light, motion, color and sound to express perspective, feelings and ideas. They learn to critically interpret and evaluate media within aesthetic, cultural and historical contexts. Students also can pursue graphic design and animation.