Concordia Christian Academy is unique for its academic excellence within a Christian environment. It promotes Christian Education with a strong emphasis in the arts and sciences. Every student at Concordia will have the privilege of participating in our FAST program. Fine Arts, Science, and Technology classes will enrich our curriculum with hands-on, active learning which instills a love of the arts and sciences in our students and encourages them to become resourceful learners.
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Art Curriculum: Students will be taught creative problem solving skills, the development of art skills and processes, and encouraged to cultivate a lifelong knowledge and interest in the visual arts. Students are introduced to and explore a broad range of studio activities, and a variety of materials and techniques. They will participate in sculpting, mask making, painting, life drawings, visual art and many other art forms.
Choral Curriculum: Students will participate in a performance-based choral music education program offered in a positive and nurturing environment. They will learn a broad-based repertoire of selections and styles.
Dance Curriculum: Through the use of weight, breath and space, students will focus on their fundamentals of dance as a performing art. Classes will include the use of imagery, improvisation, personal expression, rhythm and movement. Upper grade students will discover the heartfelt expression of faith and prayer through the instruction of Liturgical Dance.
Drama Curriculum: Students will have the opportunity to participate in a program that builds participant's creativity, problem solving, and teamwork in enjoyable and meaningful ways. They will learn to solve challenges, working together and cooperatively with a team and pushing the limits of imagination.
Music Curriculum: The main objective of this class is to instill a love of music in each child through the development of musical literacy. The curriculum is sequential, and lessons are carefully designed with the musical learning developmental stage of the child in mind. The knowledge is taught to the child via the use of the following instruments: keyboard, recorder, clarinet, hand chimes, bells, or violin. The goal for each student is to become proficient with the instrument of his/her choice.
Science Curriculum: The study of science is an integral part of the students' overall learning. The more we understand science, the more we stand in awe of God. Through the use of hands-on experimental opportunities, students will participate in an extension of the classroom teaching. Students in the upper grades will participate in the JASON Project. Partnering with National Geographic, NOAA, and NASA, students will be exposed to an endless supply of great explorers and great events that will inspire and motivate them to learn science.