In addition to the core subjects, the supplementary courses are
designed to educate the whole child and guide the student
towards developing all of their talents. These courses are
included as part of every student's weekly schedule. Fine Arts
Grades 1 - 8 Creativity is developed in formalized art
instruction The St. Nicholas school art program is based on a
method of teaching art called, “Discipline Based Art Education”
or DBAE. The DBAE program is based on four activities, which are
art production, history, criticism and aesthetics. All students
learn to draw using the blind contour drawing method and learn
to use and apply various media. Creativity is encouraged,
utilizing the seven elements of art, which are line, shape,
color, value, texture, space and form. The areas of study are
correlated to the history curriculum at that grade level. -
Grades 1 & 2 - Seven Elements of Art - Grade 3 - Native American
Art - Grade 4 - Nature and Art - Grade 5 - Multicultural Art -
Grade 6 - Ancient Art - Grade 7 & 8 - A