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Kennedy High School

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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Fine Arts Tickets

Fine Arts Tickets

Key Contact

Stephanie Williamson

Teacher Instru Music

For questions about Band events

Key Contact

Collin Hollander

Teacher Social Studies

For questions about Theatre Ticketing

Key Contact

Joseph Mnayer

Teacher Instru Music

For questions about Orchestra Events

Key Contact

Storm Ziegler

Teacher Vocal Music

For questions about Show Choir Ticketing

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