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The goal of the Fine Arts Staff in Red Oak ISD is to support all students in achieving the district vision by providing students the opportunity to create, perform, interact, and expand their horizons through visual and performing arts. We believe arts education is an important piece of a well-balanced curriculum, and essential to our student success. Red Oak Middle School students receive fine arts education in:
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Please visit the Red Oak Band Website for all information about the Red Oak MS Band Program.
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For questions about the band program, please contact:
Megan Czerwieski
972-617-4665
Email Megan CzerwieskiChris Eaton
972-617-4665
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Please visit the Red Oak Choir Website for all information about the Red Oak MS Choir Program.
Jena Bowling
972-617-4665
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Dance courses offered at ROMS include the following:
Dance I
Grade Level: 7 or 8 (0 years experience)
Course length: 1 year
Prerequisite: No prior experience requiredBeginning- to intermediate-level students learn about and practice various forms of dance. Students are required to provide their own course-specified attire and supplies. This course may serve as a substitute for Physical Education.
Dance 2
Grades: 8 (1 years experience)
Prerequisite: Dance 1
Course Length: 1 year
Intermediate to Advanced-level students learn about and practice various forms of dance. Students are required to provide their own course-specified attire and supplies. This course may serve as a substitute for Physical Education.HighSteppers (Drill Team) 1
Grades: 7/8 (0 year experience)
Prerequisite: Departmental Selection Process,
Director Approval
Course Length: 1 year
Participation in the Hawkette Highstepper Drill Team is considered an extracurricular activity. It requires marching ability, dancing skills, and required rehearsals, activities, and events outside the school
day. Performances include: halftime at sporting events, parades, and other community events. Tryouts are open to any 6th or 7th-grade student and are held each spring. This course may serve as
a substitute for Physical Education.
HighSteppers (Drill Team) 2
Grades: 8 (1 year experience)
Prerequisite: Departmental Selection Process,
Director Approval
Course Length: 1 year
Participation in the Hawkette Highstepper Drill Team is considered an extracurricular activity. It requires marching ability, dancing skills, and required rehearsals, activities, and events outside the school
day. Performances include: halftime at sporting events, parades, and other community events. Tryouts are open to any 6th or 7th-grade student and are held each spring. This course may serve as a substitute for Physical Education.Contact Natasha Freeman with any questions!
Natasha Freeman
972-617-0066
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Welcome to Theatre Arts!
Your theater class will be one of the most exciting classes you will ever take! In this class, you will find that theater is magical and very powerful. Theater works like a mirror – a mirror by which you may come to know yourself and the world in which you live.
For more information, contact
Gabriel Grant
7th/8th Grade Red Oak Middle School
(972) 617-0066
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6th Grade Red Oak Middle School
(972) 617-0066
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Introduction to Art
Grade level: 6
Course length: 1 year
This course is an introductory course to learn about the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. Students will be introduced to production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics. They will experiment with different mediums and processes from assigned projects.
Jennifer High
972-617-0066
Email Jennifer HighIntroduction to Art
Grade level: 7 or 8
Course length: 1 year
This course will explore visual art through both appreciation and creation of artwork. Students will work to develop visual art skills including drawing, painting, and other techniques. No prior experience is necessary.
Introduction to Drawing
Grade level: 7 or 8
Course length: 1 semester
Prerequisites: Introduction to Art
This course focuses on building fundamental drawing skills using a variety of techniques and mediums.
Introduction to Painting
Grade level: 7 or 8
Course length: 1 semester
Prerequisites: Introduction to Art, Introduction to Drawing
Nurture your budding creativity in our welcoming painting class. Designed for young artists, we’ll explore the wonders of painting, helping you create with joy and confidence.
Intermediate Drawing
Grade level: 8 Prerequisite: Intro to Drawing
Course Length: 1 Semester
This course focuses on expanding fundamental drawing skills using a variety of techniques and mediums.
Intermediate Painting
Grade level: 8
Prerequisite: Intro to Drawing
Course Length: 1 SemesterThis course focuses on expanding fundamental painting skills using a variety of techniques and mediums.
Valerie Shaw-Caldwell
972-617-0066
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972-617-0066
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Art Honors
High School credit: 1
High School GPA Level: I
Grade level: 8
Course length: 1 year
Prerequisite: Intro to Art and Intro to Painting or Intro to DrawingStudents will continue to explore, appreciate, and analyze the visual arts using the elements and principles of design. Students will be required to maintain a portfolio of class projects as
well as independent studies throughout the year. The intent of this course is to prepare serious art students who later intend to pursue AP Studio Art in high school. Advanced students will have to submit portfolios and teacher recommendations for advanced high school placement.Paul Moten
972-617-0066
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