Curriculum and Instruction
Art
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Overview
FSD145 offers Art instruction to all students in grades K-4. Students typically attend two art classes a week. Students in grade 5-8 have the option to take Art as an elective. Freeport High School offers a number of elective Art classes beginning with introduction to design and culminating in Advanced Placement Art courses.
Standards
Illinois published revised standards for Fine Arts in 2016.
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Fine-Arts.aspxVisual Arts Standards
https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Visual-Arts-Standards.pdfInstruction
FSD145 does not have a vendor purchased Art program.
Music
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Overview
FSD145 offers Music instruction to all students in grades K-4. Students typically attend two music classes a week. Students in grade 5-8 have the option to take music as an elective and begin instrument lessons. Freeport High School offers a number of elective courses including Band, Choir, and Orchestra.
Standards
Illinois published revised standards for Fine Arts in 2018.
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Fine-Arts.aspxMusic Standards
https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Music-Standards.pdfInstruction
Elementary Music classes use the McGraw-Hill Spotlight on Music program. There is not a purchased vendor curriculum for music at the middle or secondary level.
Contact
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Curriculum Coordinator
Department Chair (K-12)
FHS Art Department
Department Chair (K-12)
FHS Music Department
Resources
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Fine Arts Standards for Illinois