FINE ARTS
Welcome to the wonderful world of Fine Arts here at O'Connor High School. Band, Choir, Dance, Orchestra and Visual arts makes up the fine arts department. The fine arts provide learners with non-academic benefits such as promoting self-esteem, motivation, aesthetic awareness, cultural exposure, creativity, improved emotional expression, as well as social harmony and appreciation of diversity.
Here our Fine Arts Department offers Art 1-4, Art 2D, Art History, Band 1 – 4, Jazz Band 1– 4, Band Flags1 – 4, Choir 1 – 4, Dance 1 – 4, Music Theory, Orchestra 1– 4, Instrumental Ensemble 1 – 4, Pep Squad 1 – 4,Technical Theatre 1– 4, Theatre Arts 1– 4, and Musical Theatre 1 – 4.
To challenge your student, O’Connor offers many upper-level Fine Art electives and advanced courses that provide the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Last year, our students earned numerous hours of college credits in the Fine Arts, and we expect even more this year!
Advanced Placement/Dual Credit Summer Assignments for the 2019-20 school year:
- Art 2D AP
- Art History AP
- Music Theory AP
Clubs:
| INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY | MICHAEL ARELLANO | VARIOUS THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30 | M110/M116 |
| THESPIAN TROUPE | MICHAEL ARELLANO & BILLY DELEON | VARIOUS THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30 | M110/M116 |
| O'COLOR ART CLUB | PERLA TENORIO | M115 |
Points of Contact 210-397-4800
| Group | Contact | EXT. |
|---|---|---|
| Band | Alfonso Alvarado | |
| Orchestra | Brenda Johnson | |
| Art | ||
| Cheer/Dance/Pep Squad | Amy Pawelek | |
| Theater | Michael Arellano | |
| Choir | Jeffery Thames |
