Art
Art class is a great way for students to learn about God’s world and further explore the talents God has given them.
During art, the students will learn how art is used to communicate. They will learn about the elements of art and principles of design and how these can be used in different ways to communicate what the artist is trying to say.
Students will also learn the history of various famous artists from different backgrounds and cultures at each level. Some different mediums and techniques that the students will use are: watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paints, clay, pencil drawing, weaving, printmaking, and oil pastels.
Students will use their time in art class to stretch their creativity and see the world through a different lens. Finally, woven into the art curriculum is also how art can play a role in restoring God’s world and how they, as Christians, can use their talents in art to glorify God.
Art class is available for those in 1st grade – 8th grade. The students attend art class once a week.
Music
Our students discover and experience God’s gift of music through singing, playing instruments, listening to a variety of music, and moving to the music during general music classes.Â
Many musical terms and concepts are taught and repeated frequently throughout a student’s time at LCS. PreK classes begin to learn about steady beat, using a special “beat buddy” during class. As students get older, lessons build upon the basic music terms and concepts and are interwoven during the class. Â
When students are in 4th grade, they begin learning how to play the recorder. This prepares them for beginning band in 5th grade, which is a requirement for all students. Students in 6th-8th grades can use their God-given talents and abilities if/when they choose to be part of the junior high band or choir. The band and choir perform two times a year: December and May.
The music curriculum is based on the National Standards for Music Education(NAfME).
General music class is for PreK – 8th grade students.
The music curriculum is based on the National Standards for Music Education(NAfME):
â‘ Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
â‘¡ Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
â‘¢ Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
â‘£ Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
⑤ Reading and notating music.
â‘¥ Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
⑦ Evaluating music and music performances.
⑧ Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
⑨ Understanding music in relation to history and culture.