Fine Arts
Nurturing Imaginations and Creative Processes
Creativity and self-expression are essential to every young person’s development, and their value extends far beyond arts classrooms. We recognize the transformative power of the arts to inspire imagination, foster confidence, and bring people together. Across our curriculum, students have dedicated spaces in which to imagine, create, perform, and interpret works of art, both independently and in collaboration with classmates. Through these experiences, students develop their individual voices, gain insight into themselves, consider other perspectives, strengthen connections, and shape the creative life of their school community.
Early Learning
Experiencing the Arts Every Day
Early learners are introduced to the arts through dedicated courses in visual art, performing arts, and music. Beyond these specialized classes, teachers weave imagination, movement, storytelling, and design throughout daily learning, enabling students to create, perform, experiment, and express their ideas in different ways.
Observing, Imagining, and Collaborating
Cultivating students’ imagination at this formative stage helps them see possibilities beyond what already exists. Students develop foundational artistic skills while learning to observe closely, communicate ideas, collaborate with others, and appreciate a variety of artistic forms.
Primary Program
Exploring Arts Across the Curriculum
In the primary grades, the arts continue to be an essential part of students’ learning experiences, fostering self-expression and confidence across the curriculum. Students engage in visual art, performing arts, and music courses while also exploring artistic approaches across subject areas.
Building Voice, Connection, and Belonging
Through creating and responding to the arts, students develop individual voices while exploring diverse perspectives and forms of expression. Arts courses and school performances empower students to take risks, share ideas, and build meaningful connections, strengthening their personal growth and sense of belonging within the school community.
Middle School
Developing Skills for Self-Expression
Middle school students may choose from fine arts electives, with offerings varying by campus, exploring their interests and developing skills in greater depth. Courses in visual art, performing arts, and music—including orchestra, choir, and rock band—help students develop their unique voices while building confidence and creative independence.
Creating, Collaborating, and Growing
Fine arts courses and performances provide a wealth of important growth opportunities for this age group: Students can challenge themselves, collaborate with others, and find outlets for self-expression. By engaging as both creators and audiences, students learn to value artistic expression and the perspectives art brings to their lives.
High School
Fueling Inspiration and Deepening A Craft
High school students choose from fine arts electives shaped by faculty expertise and student interest, with offerings varying by campus. Courses may include ceramics, music production, film studies, AP® Art History, music theory, 2D and 3D art, digital photography, jazz band, orchestra, and theater production.
Developing an Individual Voice
Through diverse arts electives across many genres and formats, students can refine their interests and develop their independence, individual identity, and voice all at once. Offering a broad range of choices allows students to experiment with new things and locate artistic pathways that suit their talents and needs.
