Fall 2024
Seasonal Music Courses

Mixed Choir
For grades 6-12
  • Description: In this course, students will learn vocal technique and fundamental music theory through the singing of classical and traditional choral music. Singers will learn how to develop their individual voice, blend with the ensemble, read music notations, and present themselves on stage. This course will culminate in a community concert.
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. Student grades will be determined by Participation (75%) and Performance (25%).
  • Schedule: Weeks 1-6 of the semester.
  • Credits Earned: 1 (for students in grades 9-12)
  • To enroll: Email Mrs. Sutton at [email protected].​

Fall 2024
​Seasonal Art Courses

Lower School Stock Show Art Competition
For grades K-1
Description: This art course will provide an opportunity for students to create and compete in the local Stock Show art contest with peers from the Fort Worth community. In this course, students will create pieces to submit to the competition. The focus of the artwork is traditional, abstract, realism, contemporary, or impressionism styles that depict or express the culture of Texas and western environments, both contemporary and historical. 
Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. 
Schedule: Weeks 1-5 of the fall semester.

M/W Grades K-1 Students
​August 19 3-4 pm
August 26 3-4 pm
September 4 3-4 pm
September 9 3-4 pm
September 16 3-4 pm

T/Th Grades K-1 Students
August 20 3-4 pm
August 27 3-4 pm
September 5 3-4 pm
September 10 3-4 pm
September 17 3-4 pm
To enroll: Email Rachel Canady at [email protected]. 
Cost: $50/student


Lower School Stock Show Art Competition
For grades 2-5
Description: This art course will provide an opportunity for students to create and compete in the local Stock Show art contest. In this course, students will create pieces to submit to the competition. The focus of the artwork is traditional, abstract, realism, contemporary, or impressionism styles that depict or express the culture of Texas and western environments, both contemporary and historical. 
Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course.
Schedule: Weeks 1-5 of the Fall Semester

M/W Grades 2-5 Students
August 19 3-4 pm
August 21 3-4 pm
August 26 3-4 pm
August 28 3-4 pm
September 4 3-4 pm
September 9 3-4 pm
September 11 3-4 pm
September 16 3-4 pm
September 18 3-4 pm
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T/Th Grades 2-5 Students
August 20 3-4 pm
​August 22 3-4 pm
August 27 3-4 pm
August 29 3-4 pm
September 5 3-4 pm
September 10 3-4 pm
September 12 3-4 pm
September 17 3-4 pm
September 19 3-4 pm

To enroll: Email Rachel Canady at [email protected]. 

​Cost: $50/student​​

Fall 2024
​Seasonal Drama Courses

Fall Drama Production (Stage Actor)
For grades 6-12 with scenes featuring lower school students.
  • Description: Students in grades 6-12 will audition for an acting role. If cast, they will be enrolled in this course for the duration of the rehearsal and performance schedule. Students will learn acting techniques and blocking, and the course will culminate in community performances of the production. An exciting addition to this year’s production will be some scenes featuring students in the lower school, making this a true school-wide production! Lower school drama teachers will communicate parents how their lower school student can be involved in the production.
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. Student grades will be determined by Participation (75%) and Performance (25%).
  • Rehearsals are during weeks 11-17 of the semester.
  • Credits Earned: 2 (for students in grades 9-12)
  • To enroll: First, come to auditions (grades 6-12). Then, if you make the cast, you will be enrolled in the course.

Fall Drama Production (Technician)
For grades 6-12
  • Description: Students interested in being a technician may apply for any of the following technical production roles: Sound Design, Lighting Design, Set Design, and Stage Management. If selected, they will be enrolled in this course for the duration of the technical rehearsal and performance schedule. Students will learn how to design sounds and lights, create sets and props, and manage various aspects of the stage. This course will culminate in community performances of the production.
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. Student grades will be determined by Participation (75%) and Performance (25%).
  • Rehearsals are during weeks 15-17 of the semester.
  • Credits Earned: 1 (for students in grades 9-12)
  • To enroll: Email Mrs. Carroll at [email protected] to let her know that you would like to be a technician.

TAPPS High School One-Act Play (Actor)
For grades 9-12
  • Description: The CLPS high school One-Act Play has done very well at the One-Act Play competition over the last decade, winning or placing at district and state each year. This group won the state championship Division III TAPPS One-Act Play competition last year, as well as winning numerous acting and technical awards. Be part of a winning tradition at CLPS! Students will hone their acting skills and tell a memorable story on the stage.
  • Students who would like an acting role will need to audition. If cast, they will be enrolled in this course for the duration of the rehearsal and performance schedule. Students will learn acting techniques and blocking in preparation for the TAPPS district and championship competitions, as well as a CLPS community performance.
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. Student grades will be determined by Participation (75%) and Performance (25%).
  • Rehearsals are during weeks 5-12 of the semester.
  • Note: These students will participate in a district competition with the possibility of advancing to state championships. These competitions will require some travel.
  • Credits Earned: 2
  • To enroll: Email Mrs. Blair at [email protected] to secure an audition spot. Then, if you make the cast, you will be enrolled in the course.

TAPPS High School One-Act Play (Technician)
For grades 9-12
  • Description: The CLPS high school One-Act Play has done very well at the One-Act Play competition over the last decade, winning or placing at district and state each year. This group won the state championship Division III TAPPS One-Act Play competition last year, as well as winning numerous acting and technical awards. Be part of a winning tradition at CLPS! Students will hone their technical skills and aid the actors in telling a memorable story on the stage.
  • Students interested in being a technician may apply for any of the following technical production roles: Sound Design, Lighting Design, Set Design, and Stage Management. If selected, they will be enrolled in this course for the duration of the technical rehearsal and performance schedule. Students will learn how to design sounds and lights, create sets and props, and manage various aspects of the stage in preparation for the TAPPS district and championship competitions, as well as a CLPS community performance.
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. Student grades will be determined by Participation (75%) and Performance (25%).
  • Rehearsals are during weeks 5-12 of the semester.
  • Note: These students will participate in a district competition with the possibility of advancing to state championships. These competitions will require some travel.
  • Credits Earned: 2
  • To enroll: Email Mrs. Blair at [email protected] to let her know that you would like to be a technician. ​

Fall to Spring
Seasonal Music Course

TAPPS Solo and Ensemble
For grades 9-12
  • Description: Be part of our award-winning music program by joining an ensemble or getting training practicing for a solo! We want to develop several ensembles and many soloists over the course of this competition.
  • Students may participate in this course in one or more of the following ways: 1) As a vocal or instrumental soloist, and/or 2) as part of a vocal or instrumental ensemble. Instrumentalists should already know how to play their instruments. 
  • This course is a mixture of on-campus rehearsals and at-home practice that students will track via a practice log. Students will practice their solos or ensemble parts at home and also meet once a week on-campus under the supervision of the teacher. 
  • This course will culminate at the TAPPS Solo and Ensemble competition where students will play for judges and receive feedback and awards.
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. 
  • Schedule: Wednesdays on Weeks 11-17 of the fall semester and weeks 1-6 of the spring semester, culminating in performing at the DFW Regional contest on February 22. 
  • Note on the schedule: In the fall semester, solo and ensemble rehearsal is scheduled at the same time as the Fall Drama Production rehearsals on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 pm. This will not be an issue for students who would like to do both of these courses; the drama and music directors will sort out any conflicts for students who are enrolled in both courses. In the spring semester, there are no overlapping rehearsals with solo and ensemble and drama.
  • Credits Earned: 1
  • To enroll: Email Mrs. Sutton at [email protected] to let her know your interest in this competition. She will also help organize vocal and instrumental ensembles if you would like to join an ensemble, as well as help select music for the competition.

Spring 2025
​Seasonal Drama Courses

Spring Musical Production (Actor)
For grades 9-12*
  • Description: Come be part of our third spring musical, following in the footsteps of Cinderella and The Sound of Music! Students in the spring musical will learn to act, sing, and perhaps even dance! 
  • To be part of this course, students will need to audition for an acting role. If cast, they will be enrolled in this course for the duration of the rehearsal and performance schedule. Students will learn acting techniques, singing, and blocking, and the course will culminate in community performances of the production. It is always a special community event!
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. Student grades will be determined by Participation (75%) and Performance (25%).
  • Rehearsals are during weeks 10-18 of the semester.
  • Credits Earned: 2
  • To enroll: First, come to auditions. Then, if you make the cast, you will be enrolled in the course.
  • *New to spring 2025: This spring musical is for high school (grades 9-12) students only. 

Spring Musical Production (Technician)
For grades 9-12*
  • Description: Students interested in being a technician may apply for any of the following technical production roles: Sound Design, Lighting Design, Set Design, and Stage Management. If selected, they will be enrolled in this course for the duration of the technical rehearsal and performance schedule. Students will learn how to design sounds and lights, create sets and props, and manage various aspects of the stage. This course will culminate in community performances of the production.
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. Student grades will be determined by Participation (75%) and Performance (25%).
  • Rehearsals are during weeks 14-18 of the semester.
  • Credits Earned: 1 
  • To enroll: Email Mrs. Blair at [email protected] to let her know that you would like to be a technician.
  • *New to spring 2025: This spring musical is for high school (grades 9-12) students only.

Middle School One-Act Play (Actor)
For grades 6-8
  • Description: The CLPS middle school one-act play has won the CSAF district competition and won/placed at state for the last several years. This is a great opportunity for middle school students to learn how to act, as well as grow in confidence on the stage. To join our award-winning troupe, come to auditions to audition for an acting role. If you are cast, you will be enrolled in this course for the duration of the rehearsal and performance schedule. Students will learn acting techniques and blocking in preparation for CSAF district and regional competitions, as well as a CLPS community performance.
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. Student grades will be determined by Participation (75%) and Performance (25%).
  • Rehearsals are during weeks 10-16 of the semester.
  • To enroll: First, come to auditions. Then, if you make the cast, you will be enrolled in the course.

Middle School One-Act Play (Technician)
For grades 6-8
  • Description: The CLPS middle school one-act play has won the CSAF district competition and won/placed at state for the last several years. This is a great opportunity for middle school students to learn how to run all aspects of the technical side of a production, as well as grow in confidence during productions. Students interested in being a technician may apply for any of the following technical production roles: Sound Design, Lighting Design, Set Design, and Stage Management. If selected, they will be enrolled in this course for the duration of the full rehearsal and performance schedule. Students will learn how to design sounds and lights, create sets and props, and manage various aspects of the stage in preparation for the CSAF district and championship competitions, as well as a CLPS community performance.
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. Student grades will be determined by Participation (75%) and Performance (25%).
  • Rehearsals are during weeks 10-16 of the semester.
  • To enroll: Email Brook Campbell at [email protected] to let her know that you would like to be a technician.​

Spring 2025
​Seasonal Art Courses

CSAF Visual Arts Competition
For grades 6-8
  • Description: This art course will provide an opportunity for students to create art through various media and compete in the CSAF Visual Art contest. In this course, students will create pieces to submit to the competition.
  • Grading: This is a Pass/Fail course. 
  • Schedule: This course meets during weeks 1-7 of the semester.
  • To enroll: Email Rachel Canady at [email protected].​

Fall 2024 Seasonal Course Calendar

This is an at-a-glance calendar. To see more specific times, please see the CLPS Events Google Calendar.

Spring 2025 Seasonal Course Calendar