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FINE ARTS
Opportunities for developing the fine arts
are presented to students at St. Francis of Assisi School through
curricular (requirements during the academic day), co-curricular
(requirements during the academic day and requirements outside of the
academic day), and extra curricular experiences (requirements outside of
the academic day setting).
VISUAL ARTS -
Students in grades one through six participate in art class once a week.
Kindergarten students participate in art class once a week.
GENERAL MUSIC- Students in grades Kindergarten through Eighth grade
participate in general music instruction. Students learn about
music through singing, movement, playing instruments, listening, and
studying the relationship between music, history, and culture.
Each class grades also prepares music for a Celebration of Mass.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
- St. Francis of Assisi offers band for students beginning in grade
five. Band is not in the St. Francis School general budget and
parents must pay for instruction. Band fees and tuition pay for
private lessons and a large group band experience. Solo and
ensemble opportunities are also available for band students.
Private lessons are offered weekly during the school day
along with 2 group rehearsals. Students involved in
band are held to curricular standards and benchmarks. Band is an
intellectual and artistic activity as evidenced by placement of
instruction during the academic day.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Grades one through six have a scheduled time for
physical education classes twice each week. Kindergarten students
participate in PE once a week. Students are excused from classes
only with a note from a doctor or parent. All students should wear
appropriate clothing and tennis shoes on PE days. Middle school
students are required to dress for PE.
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