Rio Hondo Prep
Academic Departments

English/ESL
Mrs. Christina Horton - Department Chair
Mr. Chris Horton, Mr. Greg Loomis,
Mrs. Jeanette Martin, Mr. Scott Wideman,
Mr. Rod Heaton

Mathematics/Computer Science
Mr. John Lee - Department Chair
Mr. Tim Lunney, Mr. Orrick Hampton,
Mrs. Marla Hampton, Mrs. Marsha Johnson, Mrs. Pauline Murphy, Mr. Devon Drain, Mr. Rod Heaton, Mr. Phil Horton

Fine Arts
Mr. Dan Kirby - Department Chair
Mrs. Lindy Joe, Mrs. Belinda Mosher,
Mr. Todd Carson, Mrs. Janet Johnson,
Mr. Jim Hanna

Foreign Language
Mrs. Leslie Orsburn - Department Chair
Mrs. Valerie Johnson, Mrs. Marla Hampton,
Mrs. Jeanette Martin

History
Mr. Casey Clevenger- Department Chair
Mr. Dan Davis, Mr. Scott Wideman, Mr. Rod Heaton, Mrs. Jeanette Martin

Science
Miss Ginger Lunney- Department Chair
Mr. Tim Lunney, Mrs. Marian Carson, Mr. Phil Horton, Mr. Rod Heaton

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Fine Arts Department

4-8 Units

In this course, students learn the rudiments of band instruments including trombone, trumpet, bass horn, clarinet, saxophone, flute and drums. The band marches and represents the school in parades.
 
4-8 Units

In this course, students learn the advanced techniques of band instruments including trombone, trumpet, bass horn, clarinet, saxophone, flute and drums. The band represents the school at community events.
 
Handbell Choir I-III AB (Grades 6-8)
4-8 Units

A course enabling students to develop musical expression and appreciation through the art of bell or chime ringing. Critical listening is part of the course requirement. Some of the fundamentals taught are care and maintenance, bell set-up, ringing and damping, circles and legato ringing, music notation and reading. Performances are part of the experience and excellence is stressed.
 
4-8 Units

An introductory course in vocal music performance that provides the opportunity to participate. Students also have school related performances which involve choreography and introduces them to dance. There are many solo opportunities as well.
 
4-8 Units

A course in vocal music performance that provides everyone the opportunity to participate. Students also have school-related performances which involve choreography and introduces them to dance. There are many solo opportunities as well.
 
4-8 Units

In this hands on class, students will be shown the various techniques to create three-dimensional art. The student will also be introduced to various mediums and sculpting tools.
 
3.33 Units

In this hands on class students will be shown the various techniques used to create three-dimension art. The student will also be introduced to various sculpting mediums and sculpting mediums and sculpting tools.
 
3.33 Units

Student's work step-by-step to create watercolor paintings in this hands on class. Various techniques will be taught to show depth, contrast, shadow and mood in the painting.
 
3.33 Units

Student's work step-by-step to create sketches in this hands on class. Various techniques will be taught to show depth, contrast, shadow and mood in the sketch.
 
3.33 Units

A course in drill team performance that provides everyone the opportunity to participate. Students have school related and outside performance opportunities.
 
Boys Choreography (Grade 6)
3.33 Units

Drill Team Techniques adapted for boys.
 
Photo Shop Techniques (Grades 6-8)
3.33 Units

Introduction to techniques in using Adobe
Photoshop to add effects to images and text.
 
Advanced Photo Shop Techniques
(Grades 9-12)
3.33 Units

Advanced techniques in using Adobe
Photoshop to add effects to images and text.
 
General Music (Grades 6-8)
3.33 Units

Introduction to Music Theory
 
Junior High Trip (Grades 7-8)
3.33 Units

A course designed to allow everyone to learn performance techniques they will display to audiences on the Summer Trip.

Other Useful Links

Arts Lesson Plans
McRel Lesson Plans
Marc Chagall
Magritte
Piano on the Net
Web Museum
World Wide Art Resources