
The arts are an integral part of our curriculum at Charles Wright Academy, not extras. Students at every grade level enjoy consistent, regular time dedicated to visual and performing arts—inspiring creativity, persistence, and confidence. We offer a breadth of opportunities taught by faculty who are also teaching artists so that students may discover and develop their unique talents.
Upper School
INCLUDING
Advanced Studio Art*
Painting and Drawing
Ceramics
Glass Arts
Yearbook
Digital Photography I & II*
Color Theory & Practice*
Monoprint: Intro to Printmaking*
Letterpress & Relief
Technical Theater
Technical Theater Design/Portfolio*
Improvisation and the Theater*
Monologues and Scene Study*
Sketch Comedy*
Musical Theater*
Charles Wright Choir
Academy Singers Requires audition
String Orchestra
Rock Orchestra*
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
Guitar*
Choral Lab Ensemble
Modern Music Ensemble*
* = Single trimester course
CWA is home to exceptional Visual and Performing Arts programs featuring a breadth of courses and creative opportunities facilitated by talented faculty. Students are encouraged to participate throughout their Upper School careers to achieve deep learning and appreciation for the arts. All students enjoy at least one year each of Visual and Performing Arts courses. The Visual Arts Center features spacious classrooms for ceramics, printmaking, painting, and more, while the Language and Performing Arts Center has both large and private practice rooms, a digital music mixing studio, and a modern black box theater.
Middle School
INCLUDING
CHOIR
BAND
STRING ORCHESTRA
THEATER
PAINTING
DRAWING
WOODWORKING
GLASS ARTS
CLAY
ARCHITECTURE
DIGITAL DESIGN
Our program is exceptional in providing every middle school student the opportunity to experience both performing and visual arts. At every grade level, students take visual arts as a regular part of their schedule. Visual arts courses allow students to explore many techniques and gain experience with several media we teach at Charles Wright. Sixth grade focuses on 2-D visual art, seventh focuses on integrating technology in 2 and 3-D visual arts, and eighth grade students work in a variety of mediums in preparation for Upper School visual arts. Middle school students also have a full range of opportunities in the performing arts. Our middle school students can be part of a theater production, study drama in a workshop format, or join the choir, orchestra, and/or band, depending on their interests.
Lower School
INCLUDING
PAINTING
DRAWING
ZENTANGLE™
LINO-BLOCK PRINTING
METAL EMBOSSING
UKRAINIAN EGG PAINTING
SINGING
MOVEMENT
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC READING
AND WRITING
PERCUSSION AND BELL INSTRUMENTS
AFTER SCHOOL PIANO LESSONS
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ART