MIDDLE
SCHOOL ELECTIVES
ART
Students will understand that art is a gift from God designed
for His worship. Students shall develop perceptual and creative
expression skills. Students will develop and organize ideas from
the environment. Students will express ideas through original
artworks, using a variety of media with appropriate skill. They
will express their creative understanding of art through the effective
use of art media and tools in design, drawing, painting, printmaking,
and sculpture. Students will be introduced to the history and
cultures of art and develop an appreciation for various art forms.
Students will make informed judgments about personal artworks
and artworks of others. They will understand how to interpret,
evaluate, and justify artistic decisions in personal artworks,
and select and analyze original artworks, portfolios, and exhibitions
by peers and others to form precise conclusions about formal qualities,
historical and cultural contexts, intents, and meanings. Students
will develop mental skills of concentration, memorization, and
mental discrimination. They will develop leadership abilities
by becoming diligent, taking responsibility, and cooperating with
other students. Students will gain an understanding of art theory
and proper technique. They will gain aesthetic growth through
biblical concepts in discrimination and judgment of art forms
and concepts.
CHOIR
Students will understand that music is a gift from God designed
for His worship. Students shall develop perceptual and listening
skills. They will express their creative understanding of music
through vocal performance and worship. Students will be introduced
to the history and culture of music and develop an appreciation
for choral music. They will understand how to select the best
music. Students will develop mental skills of concentration, memorization,
and mental discrimination. They will develop leadership abilities
by becoming diligent, taking responsibility, and cooperating with
other students. Students will increase in their physical conditioning
and cultural growth. Students will develop the ability to make
musical value judgments through critical listening. Students will
gain an understanding of Music theory and proper vocal technique.
BAND
Students will understand that music is a gift from God designed
for His worship. Students shall develop perceptual and listening
skills. They will express their creative understanding of music
through performance and worship. Students will be introduced to
the history and culture of music and develop an appreciation for
instrumental music. They will understand how to select the best
music. Students will develop mental skills of concentration, memorization,
and mental discrimination. They will develop leadership abilities
by becoming diligent, taking responsibility, and cooperating with
other students. Students will increase in their physical conditioning
and cultural growth. Students will develop the ability to make
musical value judgments through critical listening. Students will
gain an understanding of Music theory and proper instrumental
technique.
TECHNOLOGY
They will acknowledge that God is concerned about the details
of our life and wants us to give attention to details as well.
They will use technology wisely, recognizing that true wisdom
comes from a right relationship with God. Students will be able
to demonstrate effective use of computer applications. They will
understand the value of well-presented written and technological
communication in influencing people. Students will recognize that
perseverance and orderliness are qualities that bring forth fruit
spiritually and practically. Students will demonstrate effective
use of the Internet. They will understand the laws governing use
of the technology and commit to obeying them.
THEATER
ARTS
Students will understand that they have theatrical gifts from
God. These gifts are to be used in worship to Him. Students shall
develop spatial awareness, which includes body movement and positioning
in relation to the stage. They will express creativity in a variety
of theatrical activities such as improvisation, puppetry, reader's
theater, and characterization. They will develop the voice by
participating in dialogues, monologues, skits, role-playing, and
story telling. Students will understand the value of aesthetic
appreciation in theatrical realms. They will understand the need
for effective evaluation and what merits correct and useful criticism.
They will understand the history of the theater and stage and
the religious elements that have contributed throughout the years.
Students will develop mental skills of concentration and memorization.
They will develop leadership abilities by directing other students
to a desired outcome using the skills of cooperation, organization,
and patience. They will gain growth in their abilities as a thespian
through an encouraging environment that is based on sound biblical
principles. They will learn to express themselves in ways that
glorify the Lord.
