Welcome to the Arts and Innovation program! Arts and Innovation reach beyond traditional STEM programing. Arts and Innovation is a dynamic, diverse, and evolving program of studies that embraces the importance of traditional music and arts, while also offering the latest education in business, product development, performance, design, production, computer sciences, and media communications. The Arts & Innovation curricula is inspired by St. Francis de Sales’ call to individuals to contribute positively to society by freely sharing their unique gifts and talents.
Students are challenged to live their lives with a mind open to creativity, learning, and growth. Upon completion of Arts & Innovation courses, students will be proficient in seven key skills for the 21st Century: Curiosity and Imagination, Effective Oral and Written Communication, Accessing and Analyzing Information, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Collaboration and Leadership, Agility and Adaptability, and Initiative and Entrepreneurship.

Our Freshman Innovation Seminar elective courses provide foundational skills in building the Seven 21st Century Survival Skills while also incorporating learning content in the following areas: art, coding, motion engineering (i.e., design thinking with robotics), performance, and theater. There are 28 innovation electives for our upperclassmen in their course selections that integrate these skills.

List of 8 members.

  • Photo of Zachary Robie

    Mr. Zachary Robie 

    Arts & Innovation Chair & Teacher
  • Photo of Aaron Bogad

    Mr. Aaron Bogad 

    Director of the Arts and Arts & Innovation Teacher
  • Photo of Charles  Barilo

    Charles  Barilo 

    Arts & Innovation Teacher
  • Photo of Brian Cox

    Mr. Brian Cox 

    Arts & Innovation Teacher and Band Director
  • Photo of Benjamin Drake

    Benjamin Drake 

    Arts & Innovation Teacher
  • Photo of Scott Fichter

    Mr. Scott Fichter 

    Arts & Innovation Teacher
  • Photo of Stephen  Garrett

    Stephen  Garrett 

    Arts & Innovation Teacher
  • Photo of Kristen Morrison

    Ms. Kristen Morrison 

    Arts & Innovation Teacher

9th Grade Courses

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  • Courses

    Artmaking Studio
    Character Performance Studio
    Concert Band
    Design Studio
    Mixed Chorus
    Motion Engineering Studio
    Theater Studio
    Wind Ensemble

10th Grade Courses

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  • Courses

    Animation & 3D Modeling
    AP Music Theory
    Architectural Structures
    Art 3D
    Audio Production Seminar
    Broadcast Seminar
    Color
    Composition/Drawing Color
    Concert Band
    Design & Perspective Drawing
    Drama
    Film & Video Storytelling
    Guitar
    Improv Comedy & Storytelling
    Introduction to Art
    Medium Exploration
    Mixed Chorus
    Music Appreciation
    Photography
    Robotics
    Video Journalism & Communication
    Wind Ensemble

11th Grade Courses

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  • Courses

    Animation & 3D Modeling
    AP Music Theory
    Architectural Structures
    Art 3D
    Audio Production Seminar
    Broadcast Seminar
    Color
    Composition/Drawing Color
    Concert Band
    Design & Perspective Drawing
    Drama
    Film & Video Storytelling
    Guitar
    Improv Comedy & Storytelling
    Introduction to Art
    Medium Exploration
    Mixed Chorus
    Music Appreciation
    Photography
    Robotics
    Technical Theater
    Video Journalism & Communication
    Wind Ensemble

12th Grade Courses

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  • Courses

    Animation & 3D Modeling
    AP Music Theory
    Architectural Structures
    Art 3D
    Audio Production Seminar
    Broadcast Seminar
    Color
    Composition/Drawing Color
    Concert Band
    Design & Perspective Drawing
    Drama
    Film & Video Storytelling
    Guitar
    Improv Comedy & Storytelling
    Introduction to Art
    Medium Exploration
    Mixed Chorus
    Music Appreciation
    Photography
    Robotics
    Technical Theater
    Video Journalism & Communication
    Wind Ensemble
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