The guiding philosophy of the department, stated simply, is that the fine arts can contribute significantly to the student’s continuing desire to improve the quality of his/her life. The department has developed a flexible system of elective course offerings that will provide students a wide variety of experiences. God has given us music to increase our joy in life. The Music Department aims to teach students the joy and theory of music for their own enjoyment first. It is hoped that the music program will prepare the student for possibly a study of music in college, for musical activity in his/her parish and for a lifetime of appreciation of the art.

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT GOALS
1. Students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge through the principles, the elements and the history of the visual and performing arts.
2. Students should be able to demonstrate their skills and interest within the Fine Arts Program.
3. Students should show respect on an individual basis and group.
4. Students should be able to compare/contrast their work with a rubric which would be set-up for them.
5. Students should be able to research through technology and reports.
6. Students should be able to create pride.

ART
1. Students should be able to demonstrate proper management of art materials and tools.
2. Students should be able to interact in the following situations: student to student; student to teacher; student/teacher/parent.
3. Students should be able to demonstrate the use of time management.

MUSIC
1. Students should be able to sing/or play major and minor scales in any key.
2. Students should be able to read and play a variety of rhythms.
3. Students should be able to sing/play a piece of music at an intermediate level.