Fine Arts

Elementary Art

In Lockhart ISD, elementary school students learn the fundamental techniques of producing, collaborating, observing, and critiquing art in a variety of modalities. Students will draw, paint, print, and sculpt in their weekly art class rotation. The elements and principles of art are explored through the use of a variety of materials. Students work on fine motor skills, problem-solving, and how to express their unique artistic view. Student art is displayed prominently throughout the school district and community.

Elementary Music

In the Lockhart ISD Elementary Music program, students learn through a TEKS-aligned curriculum that focuses on foundational concepts and sequential skill development. Students learn to sing, play, read, write, and move to music. They also learn different musical styles, periods, and how music relates to history, culture, and the world. Our goal is to instill within each child a love of music by providing joyful experiences based on fundamental and essential skills. Students are prepared with the knowledge to be successful in fine arts classrooms and beyond. Annual enrichment opportunities are available, including the Lockhart ISD Elementary Honor Choir.

Orchestra

Offered to students at the Junior High and the High School, the LISD orchestra program provides students a chance to learn either the violin, viola, cello or bass. The orchestra performs in events across the district, and works hard to support the community in whatever ways are available. Formed only four years ago, the orchestra program is utilizing Solo and Ensemble, TMEA All State, and UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation to continuously hone the students’ skills and prepare them for success in their post-high school life.

Mariachi

LISD’s newest addition to the fine arts offerings, the mariachi program, is currently accepting any interested students that attended Lockhart High School. Available instruments are trumpet, violin, guitar, vihuela, and guitarron. All students that participate in mariachi will learn the mariachi style of playing, mariachi standards, and singing.

Band

The Roaring Lion Band, offered in grades 6-12, is composed of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Multiple levels of concert band are offered at Lockhart Junior High School and Lockhart High School, and all high school band members participate in the Roaring Lion Marching Band. Additional performance opportunities include Jazz Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble, as well as Solo and Small Ensemble events. The Roaring Lion Band has a history of excellence and success at all UIL and TMEA events.

Choir

The Lockhart Choir program provides a space for lions to develop interpersonal skills, prepare for musical post secondary endeavors, and find their pride through the relentless pursuit of musical excellence. At Lockhart Junior High, students are empowered to unlock their potential through one of many ensembles designed to maximize their experience with their experience level and voice type. LJHS Choirs perform at many concerts and community events throughout the academic year as well as participating in UIL and TMEA contests in the spring semester. At Lockhart High School, singers of all skill levels are locked on excellence in ensembles of all skill levels and for all voice types. LHS Choirs perform at 4 concerts per school year as well as >numerous district and community events. In addition, LHS Singers have the opportunity to participate in UIL solo and group events, compete in the TMEA All State Choir audition process, and attend other adjudicated events, such as Capital City Clash. LHS’s award-winning chamber ensemble, Vox Lux, is another performance opportunity for lions to pursue excellence and perform in their community!

Dance

Dance, offered in grades 6-12, provides a range of experiences in LISD. Beginning and Intermediate Dance classes are offered at Lockhart Junior High School. Students gain exposure to classical, modern, jazz, and contemporary styles. Lockhart High School offers multiple beginning and introductory dance classes, as well as varsity and non-varsity dance/drill team. Performance opportunities include local concerts, contests, athletic events and community events.

Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts encompasses a wide array of classes including beginning level, advanced production, and technical theatre for grades 6-12. There are abundant opportunities for students to perform on stage. Students who prefer the backstage experience can choose Technical Theatre and learn set design/construction, lighting, and sound. The Lockhart ISD Theatre program is among the top Texas JH/HS in UIL One Act Play competition.

Visual Art

General 6-8 Art and High School Art 1 courses are available at Lockhart Junior High School. Lockhart High School courses range from introductory drawing, painting, photography and sculpture to Advanced Placement Art courses. AP Drawing, AP 2D and AP 3D are offered at the High School. LISD students compete at the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) each year, with a history of earning superior ratings and medaling at the state level.

Piano

The Lockhart High School Piano program offers four scaffolded course levels catering to musicians of all experience levels. Whether a student has never touched a piano or has played their entire life, there are plenty of new opportunities to learn in our 20-instrument digital piano lab! LHS pianists perform in 2 recitals per academic year and advanced students have the opportunity to compete in UIL Solo and Ensemble contest in the spring.

AP Music Theory

Available to the most advanced music students at Lockhart HS, AP Music Theory focuses on the development of analytical and aural skills. Students will study note intervals, key signatures, and chord structures, and will practice rhythmic and aural dictation, as well as sight singing. The course culminates in the ability to compose 4 part harmony using Common Practice techniques, all leading to the AP Music Theory test for college credit.

Applied Performance Class

Applied Music classes include vocal and instrumental techniques for advanced students. The overall goal of the class is to help students develop performance and technical skills for advancement into upper level high school and college programs on instrument or voice.

Texas House Bill 547 gives school districts the option to allow homeschooled students residing within district boundaries to participate in UIL activities as a member of the district's teams/activities/events.

To apply for your homeschooled student to participate in Lockhart ISD UIL activities, CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT THE ONLINE FORM.

Lockhart ISD will allow these students to participate beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, provided they meet the following guidelines:

Academic Eligibility:

• Provide proof of residency.
• All homeschooled students must demonstrate grade-level academic proficiency on any nationally recognized, norm-referenced assessment instrument, such as the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Stanford Achievement Test, California Achievement Test, or Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills. LISD will accept these assessment results if they are administered and reported by a third party. Results must be current meaning within the previous school year and should be submitted no later than the end of the first six weeks grading period of the participating year.
• In order to maintain academic eligibility, the homeschooled family must periodically (in accordance with LISD's grading calendar) provide written verification to LISD stating that the student is receiving a passing grade in each course or subject.

Participation Requirements:

• A homeschooled student must declare intention to participate in a
• sport/event/activity prior to August 1st.
• A homeschooled student must participate in all required activities of the
• sport/event/activity they are a part of, unless otherwise approved by the appropriate coach or UIL sponsor. This includes participation in all in-season and offseason (year-round) school class-period practices, workouts, and/or meetings.
• A homeschooled student must abide by the rules and regulations as provided in the LISD Student Code of Conduct.
• The homeschooled student must ride district-provided transportation to games/events.

Restrictions:

• A homeschooled student is not permitted to participate in a sport/event/activity during the remainder of any school year during which the student was previously enrolled in a public school (LISD and/or other public district).
• A homeschooled student is not permitted to participate in more than one athletic period during the day. (UIL rule for all enrolled students.)

Eligible Activities:

• All UIL Athletics
• Theater Arts (pending class size availability)
• Band
• Choir
• Orchestra