year-long Art 1 is offered to 7th graders & year-long art 2 is offered to 8th graders who took art 1 in 7th grade.  Projects increase in difficulty level + a student's ability to create work from original concepts.  Students are also expected to compete in a UIL art competition that takes place on a Saturday in Plano in the month of april. Students are also rewarded with an art tour field trip. 

Applying to year-long art is a 2-part process.  You will need to show pictures of your artwork by creating a google slide of images.  You will also need to write about why you want to join year-long Art 2 by filling out a google form.  Your slide will be attached to your form. The form is due March 31, 2026.

1. Portfolio Google Slide 

PORTFOLIO WORK | You will need to create 1 NEW artwork and you may also show some previously made artworks from home or a class. 

PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION | Create a google slide.  Insert images of your new and previous artwork, plus add text to explain the artwork and dates of completion. Upload it to the google form below.

EXAMPLE | View Mrs. Wright's example slideshow below. 

2. Google Form

Use this google form to discuss your experience, intentions, personal style, and name a teacher reference.  You will also attach your slide show portfolio in the form. 

3. Selection

Once the application window closes, the top 20-25 artists, based on skill & motivation, will be notified by email of their admittance. The remainder will remain in semester-long art 2. The list of 20-25 will be sent to the school counselors to add the year-long advanced art class to their schedule.