Visual Arts
Advanced Art - Ceramics
Students will work on the potter's wheel throwing such basic shapes as bowls, plates, and cups. They will construct hand-built projects in clay. They will leave with a sound working foundation of the production and the appreciation of art as well as knowledge and usage of the elements and principles of design.
To register for this course, students must have been in one quarter of 2-D art in either the sixth or the seventh grade or similar experience. Due to space limitations and times classes are offered, students accepted into this class may not enroll in 8th Art or Advanced Art - Ceramics.
8th Art
This class is open to all students interested in furthering their knowledge of art. Students are rotated through the two-dimensional art class and the three-dimensional art class, spending nine weeks in each class. More advanced and age appropriate experiences are offered in this eighth-grade class, but we review terms, techniques, and skills acquired in grades six and seven. Students will also be responsible to maintain a sketchbook journal for recording ideas. Students will leave this class with a sound working foundation of the production and the appreciation of art, so that any high school art experience can be better understood and valued. Students will also leave the class with the knowledge and usage of the elements and principles of design.
There are no prerequisites for this class.
Performing Arts
8th Choir
The class is for students who have a strong desire to sing and perform. Students in this ensemble will experience a rich choral environment that will develop their ability to sing in harmony, to express musicality, and to work as a member of a team. Emphasis will be placed on proper vocal technique, choral interpretation, and sight reading. Students will participate in evening performances at MRMS and may also have the opportunity to sing at exciting venues outside of school.