Art I- This course offers a continuation of Visual Arts concepts from primary school and transitions the student by introducing higher level concepts in the subject area. Art I is a hands-on, project-based course focusing on the creation of original work through a variety of methods and materials. Students will experience success through a wide-range of projects that emphasize skill development. Students will explore elements of art, principles of design, artists, cultures and art history.

Band I- Prerequisite: Audition for Instrument Placement Required                                                                                                                                                     The Band I course serves as the introductory level of instrumental music. The Band I classes are divided by instrument classification. All students in these classes have been or will be tested to determine which instrument they will play, and instruments will be assigned primarily according to the abilities of the student and then the needs of the band program. This course will cover basic fundamentals of tone production and site reading. Elements of music are approached through exercises of increasing difficulty which present challenging and interesting problems for students to master through individual practice and class rehearsal. Students and parents will be assisted in all matters pertaining to instrument procurement and materials for class.

Choir I- Prerequisite: Audition for Voice Placement Required (S/A/T/B)                                                                                                                                    The Choir I serves students who have a desire to study and perform vocal/choral music. Previous choir and/or singing experience is helpful but not required. The course covers an introduction to the choral program, beginning aspects of music theory, vocal technique, ensemble singing and the fundamentals of singing in a choral setting. Students will be expected to sing independently and in an ensemble. Choir members perform at concerts, school and community events including evening concerts. 

*Students who wish to enter Musical Theatre in 7th and 8th grade are highly encouraged to take Choir I in the 6th grade.  This pathway will give students a strong foundation of sight reading, notation, vocal control, and experience in choral and ensemble singing before they experience auditions and rehearsals at the 7th grade level or higher.

Theatre Arts I- The Theatre Arts I course offers an introduction to the study of theatrical arts concepts. Fundamental elements of the theatre program of study are explored.  The course offers a creative outlet for performing individually and in groups.  Studies will include acting techniques, body control, verbal and nonverbal interaction and communication, theatre production, history of theatre, technical theatre and other theatre devices. Rehearsals and performances beyond the school day may be required to meet course requirements outlined in the TEKS. Theatre students may perform in plays, school and community events and at UIL competitions. 

Advanced  Theatre  Arts I- Prerequisite: Audition Required                                                                                                                                                   Advanced Theatre Arts I provides special emphasis on advanced acting styles and techniques and critical analysis of scripts and characters. Students selecting this course will engage in advanced theatre productions concepts, alongside individual and ensemble performances via scene work, full length plays and student written works.  Multiple after school performances are a requirement for the course, as students will frequently manage campus productions as members of the cast and crew. Students must complete an application and will audition for placement in this list driven, limited enrollment course.

Musical Theatre I- Prerequisite: Audition Required                                                                                                                                                                      The Musical Theatre I course is designed for the introduction and production of musicals. Instruction in the Musical Theatre course will ensure students to have foundational vocal training in sight reading, solfege, SATB part recognition/harmonic awareness, and a choral-focused basis on quality sound production and aural awareness, versus learning through rote or impromptu memorization of prerecorded tracks. The course will also introduce student performers to contemporary and classical acting styles and techniques, exploration and analysis of representative plays from various periods of history, film, puppetry, dance, masked theatre, playwriting and other specialized production techniques. All students will be involved in many performances, written and visual projects through out the year. This class is designed for the theatre student who wishes to apply singing and acting study and apply high level production skills. Rehearsals and performances beyond the school day may be required to meet course requirements outlined in the TEKS. Students must complete an application and will audition for placement in this list driven, limited enrollment course.