Kennedy has many fine arts programs to choose from. Students can get involved in the fine arts both academically, through extra curricular programs, and by joining clubs. Student often ask, how to I choose what to participate in? If you schedule your time, you can take advantage of as many activities as you wish to. Students can participate in theatrical productions, digital music, concert choir, marching band, be a part of the speech or debate team, show choir, and more. Click on the links on the sidebar and contact the teacher/director/or coach.
How can I take Band, Choir, or Orchestra all four years in High School?
Taking music classes in high school is beneficial in many ways, but making a four-year commitment to band/choir/orchestra is a STRONG selling point for both college admissions and employability. At many colleges and universities, participation in music PAYS! Below are some scheduling examples that show how you can meet your graduation requirements and take music classes all four years!
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
1
LA 9
LA 10
Humanities & Composition
Perspectives in Literature & Composition
2
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
(Math Elective)
3
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
(Science Elective)
4
(Social Studies Elective)
World History
US History
Economics/ Government
5
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
6
World Language
World Language
World Language
World Language
7
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
8
Study Hall
Study Hall
Study Hall
Study Hall
Standard Example
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
1
Advanced LA 9
Advanced LA 10
AP Language & Composition
AP Literature & Composition
2
Advanced Algebra 1, Advanced Geometry, or Advanced Algebra 2
Advanced Geometry, Advanced Algebra 2, or Advanced Pre-Calculus
Advanced Algebra 2, Advanced Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, or AP Statistics
Advanced Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, or AP Statistics
3
Earth Science or Biology
AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, or AP Chemistry
AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, or AP Chemistry
AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, or AP Chemistry
4
AP Human Geography
AP European History or AP World History
AP US History
Economics/ Government
5
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
6
World Language
World Language
World Language
World Language
7
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
8
Study Hall
Study Hall
Study Hall
Study Hall
AP Class Example
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
1
LA 9
LA 10
Humanities & Composition
Perspectives in Literature & Composition
2
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
(Math Elective)
3
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Engineering Design & Development
4
Intro to Engineering Design
World History
US History
Economics/ Government
5
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
6
World Language
World Language
World Language
World Language
7
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
8
Study Hall
Study Hall
Study Hall
Study Hall
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Example
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
1
LA 9
LA 10
Humanities & Composition
Perspectives in LIterature & Composition
2
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Building Trades
3
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Building Trades
4
Industrial Tech Electives (2)
World History
US History
Economics/ Government
5
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
PE/ Elective
6
World Language
World Language
Construction 1 & 2
(Math or Science Elective)
7
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
8
Study Hall
Study Hall
Study Hall
Study Hall
Career Technical Education (CTE) Example
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
1
LA 9
LA 10- Iowa BIG
Humanities & Composition- Iowa BIG
Perspectives in LIterature & Composition- Iowa BIG
