In addition to the Core Knowledge® curriculum sequence, Knowledge Quest Academy (KQA) middle school offers a variety of elective classes throughout the year (not all courses are offered every quarter), including:
Show Choir
Show choir is a teacher-led elective that is offered to all KQA middle school students. 24 student maximum per quarter. Students will
- Learn proper singing posture and techniques
- Learn the basics of putting on a show
- Work on choreography and styles of dance
- Perform a variety of songs and shows
- Participate in one show per quarter (first – third quarters)
Band
Band is a teacher-led elective that is offered to all KQA middle school students. No maximum. Band is offered on two levels - beginner and intermediate. Instruments include, but are not limited to trumpet, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trombone and percussion. Students will:
- Learn how to properly play and care for their instruments.
- Play a variety of musical styles and pieces.
- Commit to band all year long.
- Perform in two shows a year - second and fourth quarter.
Orchestra
Orchestra is a teacher-led elective that is offered to all KQA middle school students. No maximum. Instruments include but are not limited to violin and cello. Students will:
- Learn how to properly play and care for their instruments.
- Play a variety of musical styles and pieces.
- Commit to orchestra all year long.
- Perform in two shows a year - second and fourth quarter.