Middle School Fine Arts & Electives

Course: Middle School Choir (Boys & Girls) / Ladies Ensemble
Grade Level: 6-8
Day/Time: Wednesday 2:20 - 3:50pm Combined Choir / 3:55 - 4:15 Ladies Ensemble
Instructor: Tina Holcombe
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.
Book: All music will be selected 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: Middle School Choir provides an opportunity for Middle School Students to participate in a choir. This format is excellent for the developing young voices at an important time of vocal development. Our performances and classes are educational, unifying and fun. Students improve musical and vocal skills (becoming comfortable and secure in part singing), while cultivating close friendships among their fellow singers. We are excited to offer this class in a combination format. The group will meet together until 3:50, while the girls will have a five minute break and continue for an additional 20 minutes for Ladies Ensemble. We will be learning additional women’s repertoire during this time. No prior musical experience is required. Music theory, sight-singing, and rhythm drills will be regular components of the class. Students will participate in concerts at the end of each semester. Additional opportunities may be available through the East Tennessee Vocal Association for choral festivals and honor choirs if the students are interested. “Music classes offer many benefits which make them very indispensable. Performance programs enhance a student’s sense of self-esteem as well as their social skills. Students become a part of a positive group and organization. Not only do students profit socially from music programs, but they also gain academically.” (Resource: The College Board)

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: TBD
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.

*If your child is in 8th grade, you can choose between this or our High School Art class.

Course: Theater Arts
Grade Level: 8-12
Day/Time: Thursday 2:30 - 4:30pm
Instructor: Caroline Rowell
Cost: $89 per month + $80 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.
Book: Scripts to be announced and provided for students at no additional charge
Supply List: Spiral or composition notebook, pens, and pencils
Description:Creative workshops and projects will build on traditional principles of acting, script analysis, improvisation, theater history, and much more.  Students will grow in their abilities in acting, listening, working as an ensemble; as well as gaining experience in set and costume design, and construction.  Additionally, during rehearsals and production, students will have the opportunity for hands-on experience in several technical aspects of theater.  Participation in theater classes is fun, but can also help students gain a wide variety of skills they need to succeed in future educational and life goals, including teamwork, efficiency, self-confidence, focus, and purpose.  Each week there will be instruction time covering various units of study, a takeaway of the main idea/concept and a Biblical tie-in, and an activity.  Specific production dates for early November 2026 and April 2027 TBA.  Please note that extra rehearsals outside of class time WILL be required, 5-6 sessions each semester.  These rehearsals are mandatory as they are an important part of our rehearsal time.