Elementary Fine Arts & Electives

Course: Elementary Art
Grade Level: 3-4 (5th graders may choose between this class or Middle School Art)
Day/Time: Monday 12:10 - 1:25pm OR 3:00 - 4:15pm
Instructor: Ellie Whitener
Cost: $62 per month + $60 application fee
Online Availability: Students cannot enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student. All students must attend in person. If you are sick or traveling, you can join via Zoom for up to two consecutive weeks.
Books:No textbook is needed for this course
Supply List: TBA
Description: Welcome to a colorful adventure in creativity! In this elementary art class, we will journey through time to discover the long standing truth that God made His people to create, including you! We will explore what that means and see the many exciting ways artists throughout history and today are creating with their own unique voice! We’ll practice looking longer at art, learning to see with curious eyes and thoughtful hearts. Through lively discussions and hands-on projects, we’ll explore how our Christian faith helps us see beauty, express creativity, and appreciate the world God has made. Every week brings a new artistic challenge! We’ll experiment with mixed media, watercolor, oil pastels, acrylic paint, graphite, and more. From bold brushstrokes to delicate details, we’ll explore exciting techniques and try out new materials, letting our creativity grow with every project. Get ready for a year filled with color, imagination, and discovery! Whether we’re painting landscapes, prepping mixed media materials and arranging them for a lively collage, or drawing portraits full of personality, we’ll create, explore, and have fun together—building an art practice that is both playful and meaningful. Come ready to make, learn, and see the world in a whole new way. Each year, this course explores fresh prompts and approaches to the same question — how are you created to create? Your student can take this course multiple times and experience new information and experiences as they grow each year. 

Course: Middle School Art
Grade Level: 5-8
Day/Time: Monday 9:00 - 10:15am OR 10:25 - 11:40am OR 1:35 - 2:50pm
Instructor: Ellie Whitener
Cost: $76 per month + $70 application fee
Online Availability: Students cannot enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student. All students must attend in person. If you are sick or traveling, you can join via Zoom for up to two consecutive weeks.
Books: No textbook is needed for this course
Supply List: TBA
Description: Get ready for a creative adventure! We believe every single student is created to create, and in this class we will discover the many exciting ways we can approach art making as Christian creatives! But art isn’t just about making—it’s about seeing. We’ll train our eyes to look longer, think deeper, and discover the hidden details that make art meaningful. Through lively discussions and hands-on activities, we’ll explore how our Christian faith helps us understand creativity, beauty, and the way art connects people across time and cultures. We will learn how to see with the artist's eyes, all while learning how to recognize God in the midst of our processes and work. In class, we’ll experiment with mixed media, watercolor, oil pastels, acrylic, graphite, and more—pushing our creativity with fresh techniques and materials. From painting and drawing to sourcing and assembling collage, from mixed-media explorations to refining foundational skills, we’ll challenge ourselves, sharpen our skills, and build confidence in our unique artistic voices. This isn’t just an art class—it’s an experience that will open your eyes, stretch your imagination, and transform the way you create. Whether you love drawing, painting, or just getting messy with new materials, you are invited to explore, experiment, and bring your ideas to life in ways you never expected! Each year, this course explores similar concepts but with new prompts and projects —so your student can take this course multiple times and experience new information as they grow.

Course: Elementary Choir and Music Appreciation
Grade Level: 3-6 (Advanced 6th graders are encouraged to participate in Middle School Choir or Ladies Ensemble)
Day/Time: Monday 3:00 - 4:15pm
Instructor: Tina Holcombe
Cost: $62 per month + $60 application fee
Online Availability: Students cannot enroll in this class as an Online Real Time student. All students must attend in person. If you are sick or traveling, you can join via Zoom for up to two consecutive weeks.
Books: All music will be bought by the teacher and provided for students at no additional charge
Supply List: 1” three-ring binder, pencil with eraser, water, computer access at home to listen to repertoire/watch videos
Description: The goal of this class is to increase students’ capacity for joy in music and encourage a lifetime of loving singing. Our hope is that as students develop an understanding of their voices and music in general, singing will become more comfortable and fun. We will explore the concepts of rhythm, pitch, note-reading, and music appreciation in a fun and friendly environment. Students will enjoy singing a wide range of musical styles and genres, as well as learning to work together as a choir. Large motor skills, ear-training, correct vocal placement, mathematical concepts, reading skills, and mental retention are all exercised and improved upon as the year progresses. In essence, this class is educational, unifying and fun! Plus, no prior musical experience is required. Students will participate in concerts at the end of each semester. What a fun way to learn! “Early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning. It is thought that brain development continues for many years after birth. Recent studies have clearly indicated that musical training physically develops the part of the left side of the brain known to be involved with processing language.” (Carolyn Phillips, Twelve Benefits of Music Education.)