Fine Arts
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!
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Standard 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 | (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 |
AP Class 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 |
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 | (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 |
Career Technical Education (CTE) 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 |
Iowa BIG 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 |
| 2 | Algebra 1 | Geometry- Iowa BIG | Algebra 2- Iowa BIG | (Math Elective- Iowa BIG) |
| 3 | Biology | Environmental Science- Iowa BIG | Chemistry or Physics- Iowa BIG | (Science Elective- Iowa BIG) |
| 4 | (Social Studies Elective) | World History- Iowa BIG | US History- Iowa BIG | Economics-Iowa BIG/ Government- Iowa BIG |
| 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 |
