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Visual and Performing Arts

Mira Loma’s VAPA curriculum includes beginning drama, advanced drama, International Baccalaureate Theatre (standard and higher level), Band, Choir, Guitar, International Baccalaureate music (standard and higher level), Art 1, Global Art, Drawing and Painting, International Baccalaureate art (levels 1 and 2), and International Studies art.

Our focus on western as well as non-western artistic traditions makes our program one of the most diverse in the San Juan Unified School District, if not the entire region. The majority of our faculty hold Masters Degrees in their respective disciplines. Mira Loma also houses the Secondary Visual Arts Lead teacher.

Visual Arts

Mira Loma's Visual Arts Program includes:
Beginning Drawing and Painting
Advanced Drawing and Painting
MYP/IS Global Art
IS2 Senior Art
Beginning and Advanced Ceramics
IB Visual Art 1 & 2
Digital Art 

Performing Arts
Mira Loma's performing art's program consists of:
MYP/IS Beginning Drama
Advanced Drama
IB Theater
"Stagecraft" class
Drama 

Music
Mira Loma offers the following music courses:
Zero Period Honors Band
Guitar
Choir
Concert Choir
Concert Band
Honors Band
MYP Music 

Contacts

Visual Art 

Kristi Char (Department Chair)

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Maria Contreras

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Sandra Sastre-Chavez

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Juliana TerMeer

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Performing Arts 

Laura Garwood

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Music

Michael McAllister (Music Director)

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Jill Sorenson (Accompanist)