Fine Arts Programs
Lower Grades Art Curriculum Overview: K-4th Grade
Art for Kindergarten through 4th grade is taught once a week and aims to meet students at their current level and help their skills grow. Our goals often overlap grade level coursework, and we enjoy using various mediums.
• The Elements of Art: line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space are taught to all students, in varying ways and with different mediums and projects.
• The Principles of Design: contrast, balance, emphasis, unity, pattern, movement and rhythm are featured more in depth at the high school level.
• Students are not graded on talent; they are graded on work completed on time, following directions, and their understanding of the subject.
Seventh and eight graders have the following electives from which to choose:
- Choir, guitar and handbells
- Choir and Music History Appreciation
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Chapter #5579
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for upper school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. Tri-M advocates for the importance and value of music education in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
To be eligible, students must be participating in a music class or ensemble for at least one semester of the current school year, have an A average in their music class, maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, and exhibit character strength that includes demonstration of service, leadership, and cooperation.
• The Spring Arts Festival which is a music/art program is an opportunity for the students and parents to celebrate Greenfield’s visual and performing arts for grades K-8 will be held May 2, 2019.