Fine Arts Department

Pictured, Back Row, L-R: Kristen Caldwell, Dan Falkner. Front Row, L-R: Amberly Orr, Brandon McCoy, Danielle Chi, Sascha Newell. Not pictured: Ken Hoffman.

Department Philosophy

The JHS Fine Arts Department offers students the opportunity for varied and concentrated experiences to explore their creative energy. The courses begin with basic skills development and culminate in programs that maximize personal expressions in selected media. Students have many options for first-level classes that do not require previous experience or training, including Art I, Beginning Band, Guitar I, Choir Studio, Freshman Drama, and Drama & Theatre. Higher levels require either completion of the prerequisite course or an application (usually an interview or audition). 

As a Jesuit work sponsored by the Society of Jesus, we align our curriculum and programs with the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching and the four Universal Apostolic Preferences that guide all Jesuit works. See our Arrupe Center for Justice Education & Advocacy page for more information about how Jesuit engages in this mission-driven work.

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To explore Fine Arts courses at JHS, click HERE. 

Courses

  • Art I, Art I Advanced, Art II, Art III, Art IV
  • Beginning Band, Guitar I, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Studies
  • Choir Studio, Cantoria Choir, Chamber Choir, Advanced Vocal Ensemble
  • Intro to Digital Music Production
  • Freshman Drama, Drama & Theatre, Technical Theatre
  • Creative Writing for Contemporary Media

Digital Media Courses

  • Fundamentals of Media Production
  • Adv. Media Production
  • Yearbook Design & Publication
  • Photography & Graphic Design

Faculty