Art & Music

The Art Curriculum encourages students grades K thru 8th to think critically and creatively, take risks, and embrace their unique artistic voice. Lessons often connect to art history and diverse cultures, helping students appreciate the world through an artistic lens. Through a hands-on, exploratory approach, students are introduced to a wide range of materials, techniques, and artistic styles. Younger students focus on foundational skills such as color, shape, and texture while learning to express their ideas through guided projects. As students progress through the grades, they expand their understanding of artistic concepts including composition, perspective, shading, and mixed media. In addition to creating individual works, students may collaborate on group projects and participate in school art events.

Beyond artistic techniques, the program fosters important life skills such as problem-solving, perseverance, and self-expression. It provides a supportive and inspiring environment where every student can succeed, discover their talents, and take pride in their creative accomplishments. You can visit Mrs. Medina's webpage for more information.

In addition “Art in the Box” for children in grades K through 4, which meets every 6 weeks to study an artistic master and to replicate in artwork one aspect of his artistic style.

The Music Curriculum uses a sequential, spiraling approach that is based on national and state standards. Students will learn through singing, movement, listening, and playing basic rhythm instruments, choir chimes, and recorders at the appropriate grade levels. Each grade level has a set of learner statements outlining expectations for that grade level; these can be found on Mr. Showstead's webpage. Since music is a performing art, students will have the opportunity to participate in the Christmas Program. Music classes meet once a week for 45 minutes with the music teacher.

Instrumental music is available at an extra cost to students who participate in Band. Music Education Services provides band instruction for St. Joseph Catholic School. 

Learn more here! https://www.bepartofthemusic.org/group/index.php?id=7532