Choir, Orchestra, and Art
San Jacinto Christian Academy endeavors to educate the whole child. We believe that fine arts instruction plays a vital role in the development of the whole child. To this end, San Jacinto Christian Academy offers music and art to all elementary students.
All Elementary students receive the opportunity to attend Art classes and Choir. Beginning in Third Grade, students are introduced to Orchestra, where they learn the foundations of stringed instruments and participate in our Fine Arts performances twice a year. In Fourth Grade, Elementary, Middle School, and High School students are given the opportunity to select a Fine Arts focus. These students may choose Choir, Art, or Orchestra.
We desire that our students be able to recognize the contributions of literature, art, and music in our society from a Christian perspective.
Music/Choir
Description: Students will develop their intellect through describing and analyzing musical sound; demonstrate musical artistry through performance; and relate music to history, society and culture. Beginning in fourth grade, the choir focuses on performance through choral singing. There are several opportunities to perform, including a Christmas program, the Greater Southwest Music Festival and chapel services.
Availability:
Students in grades Pre-K - 5 receive weekly elementary music instruction. Beginning in Fourth Grade, students may choose Choir as an elective. Choir is offered through 12th grade.
Orchestra
Description: There are two orchestras at SJCA. The Beginning Orchestra starts in the Third Grade. Students have the opportunity to learn the violin, viola or cello. Prior knowledge of music or stringed instruments is not required.
As an elective--
Bi-weekly for students in 4th and 5th grades.
Four times a week for students in 6th through 8th grades.
Art
Elementary Art
Description: The program covers the elements of art, which includes line, color, value, shape, texture, form and space. Knowing famous artists and learning art of other cultures is also part of the curriculum.
Weekly for each student in grades Pre-K-5
Middle School Art
Description: The program covers the elements of art, which includes line, color, value, shape, texture, form and space.
High School Art
Description: The High School Art program focuses on the elements of design and overall composition. Students are given opportunities to explore a wide range of mediums and develop skills in technique. Students work individually and in groups to complete a variety of projects, including biblically based art.
Art is offered as an elective.