Fine Arts
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Ready to nurture your creativity and discover your talents for art and music? St. Joseph Catholic School has a thriving art and band program which fosters a positive learning experience for our students. From performing in the Band Christmas Concert to participating in TAPPS art contests, find your artistic voice at SJCS!
St. Joseph Catholic School is a recipient of the Texas Art Education Association 2022 & 2023 District of Distinction Award! Only 59 out of 1,200 districts in Texas earned the honor, and SJCS is the FIRST parochial school to receive it. Our school was recognized for providing a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social emotional learning that connect learners to their community and beyond.
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Annual Fine Arts Events:
- Christmas Band Concert
- Spring Band Concert
- TAPPS competitions for band, choir, art and academics in the spring
- ”Celebration of Creation” Annual School-Wide Art Show
- ”Kindergarten Meets High School” Annual event where high school students share artwork with kindergarten students.
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St. Joseph offers visual arts classes for all students in grades elementary through high school. At the elementary level, students learn about various important moments in art history as well as the elements and principles of art. Once students reach middle school they begin learning more in-depth about the various art making tools and processes including drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, sculptures and pottery. At the high school level, art one students continue to learn about the different materials and begin to refine their skills. Students who choose to continue into upper level classes begin working more independently with materials they are comfortable with, with a goal of building a portfolio of works that represents who they are as an artist.
Our visual arts students at all levels have participated and placed in the following local and regional events:- TAPPS State art (high school)
- PSIA Art memory and on site drawing (Elementary and Middle)
- Annual George H.W. Bush art and essay contest (Elementary - high school).
- Visual Art Scholastic Event, Jr. Visual Art Scholastic Event, Texas Elementary Art Meet - all hosted by TAEA.
- Youth Art Month Capitol exhibition in Austin.
- Noon Lions Club Peace Poster contests (middle school).
- Brazos Valley Fair (elementary - high school)
Program Accolades: In Spring of 2022, art instructor, Ms. Lisa Urban, was awarded one of five “Outstanding educator” awards by the George H.W. Bush Library in recognition of her dedication to teaching and advocating for visual arts classes. Congratulations, Ms. Urban!
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The past Spring, the Eagle Band competed at the TAPPS Solo and Ensemble Contest at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Of the 28 students competing, the Band students received 16 superior medals and excellent ratings. Congratulations to all of these students for their effort and representation of St. Joseph Catholic School!
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