Fine Arts

One unit of credit in fine arts is required for graduation from the Joplin School District.

ART DEPARTMENT

Department Chair: Debbie Miller (Email)
For a full listing of the teachers in this department, please refer to the
Faculty Directory.

The Art Department consists of six instructors. Classes offered include Art Portfolio, Art Survey, Drawing and Painting, Fiber and Metals, Three Dimensional Design. For the college bound student, we offer a Dual Credit class in Art Appreciation.

»Visit the Art Department web page.
»View the JHS Student Art Gallery!

DRAMA DEPARTMENT

Department Chair: Bonnie Schurman (Email)
For a full listing of the teachers in this department, please refer to the
Faculty Directory.

The Drama Department consists of three teachers and encompasses classes other than just Drama. We offer Drama I thru IV, Beginning and Contest Debate, Contest Speech, Public Speaking, and TV Productions. We also offer additional participation thru school clubs. (See the clubs page.)

»Visit the Theatre Dept. website.
»Visit the Speech & Debate website.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Department Chair: Susan Ideker (Email)
For a full listing of the teachers in this department, please refer to the
Faculty Directory.

Our Music Department consists of four teachers. Course offerings are Band, Choir, Fundamentals of Music, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Piano, Stage Band, Treble Choir, and Varsity Chorale. For the college bound student Theory of Music is offered as an Advanced Placement class and Music Experience is offered as a Dual Credit class. We also offer additional participation thru school clubs. (See the clubs page.)

 

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