Central High School
Art / Music / JROTC
Art
The Central Art Department inspires young artists to closely observe the world around them while creating imaginative, original compositions that express ideas, skills,and personal voice.
Central Art Department offers hands on beginning and advanced drawing, painting, surface design and pottery courses. Students learn to create art compositions to be presented in portfolios and art shows. There are a variety of art career pathways available for all students.
Music
The best people make the best musicians! We are dedicated to changing the world through the cultivation and development of student-potential--in hope that students will use said potential to not only better themselves, but also those around them. We can't be US without YOU!
Instrumental Ensembles
Beginning Band & Strings – No experience required. Learn an instrument of your choice and explore music fundamentals. Prepares students to advance to performance-based ensembles.
Marching/Symphonic Band – Requires Band Class membership, ability to read music, and prior instrument experience. Perform Pep, Marching, and Symphonic repertoire at competitions and festivals.
Jazz Ensemble – Audition required. Explore jazz music and perform at concerts and competitions.
Orchestra – Requires ability to read music and prior instrument experience. Explore orchestral repertoire and perform at concerts and festivals.
Mariachi – No experience required, though prior music ability is helpful. Perform Mariachi music at community events and concerts.
Vocal Ensembles
Show Choir – Audition required; must read music. Perform vocal and choreographed repertoire at concerts, competitions, and festivals.
Jazz & Pops Choir – Audition required; must read music. Explore jazz and popular vocal repertoire, performing at concerts and competitions.
Beginning Mixed Choir – No experience required. Learn vocal fundamentals and healthy technique, preparing students to advance to Show Choir. Extra-Curricular Opportunities
Tri-M National Music Honor Society – Prerequisite: enrolled in a music class & maintain strong academic and music performance.
Brass Band – Audition required; must be in Marching/Symphonic Band. Student-directed ensemble performing concerts and festivals.
JROTC
To motivate young people to be better citizens.
The U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is accredited with Special Purpose Program by Cognia (www.cognia.org). Our curriculum provides equitable, challenging academic content, and authentic learning experiences. Lessons follow a four-part model that motivates Cadets, teaches new skills, allows practice, and applies learning to real-life situations fostering collaboration, reflection, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary connections. Cadets study leadership, health and wellness, physical fitness, first aid, geography, American history and government, communications, and emotional intelligence. After school, Cadets can join Rifle, Raider, Color Guard, Sabre, Archery, and JROTC Academic Bowl teams.