Alief ISD Spring 2024

FINE ARTS

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the prestigious District of Distinction Award for five consecutive years. The Theatre Arts programs in Alief ISD also have a strong presence. They participate annually at the Texas Thespian Festival, where they have produced National Qualifiers, MainStage Callbacks, MainStage Finalists, and Nationally qualified duets. Scholarships for theatre education and theatre directing are also awarded, providing students with opportunities to further their passion for theatre. Alief ISD's Fine Arts programs offer a diverse range of opportunities for students to explore and excel in various artistic disciplines. With a commitment to equity, meaningful relationships, respect, growth mindset, and innovation, Alief ISD provides students with a supportive and enriching environment to develop their artistic talents. The achievements and recognition received by the students in these programs are a testament to the dedication and excellence of the Alief ISD Fine Arts community. Alief ISD is only the SMART CHOICE, it is the BEST CHOICE for students.

Learning (DEAL). The purpose of DEAL is to promote student achievement, and to enhance student learning, promote success, and progress in the art of dance. The Texas Dance Educators Association All State Dance Team is composed of dancers representing schools from across the state of Texas. This year’s ASDT was the largest with over 200 dancers, participating in an exciting convention experience that included dance workshops, leadership training, master classes, and networking with other students. Visual arts students in Alief ISD have excelled in various competitions and awards. They have received top honors, including Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mentions, in the National Scholastic Art Awards. The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Awards have recognized Alief ISD students as Class Champions, Best of Show, and recipients of the Gold Medal award. High school and middle school art students also compete in UIL regulated events, such as the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) and Jr. VASE, respectively. Elementary and intermediate students participate in the Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM). These competitions provide a standard of excellence and celebrate exemplary student achievement in the visual arts. The Alief ISD visual arts program has been honored with

simulated military scenarios, giving students a glimpse into what the future may hold for them as military personnel. Alief’s middle, intermediate and high school cheer teams may compete locally, regionally, or nationally, but their main purpose is typically to cheer for sporting events and encourage audience participation. Cheerleading is a year-round activity, starting with tryouts during the spring semester of the preceding school year. Teams attend organized summer cheerleading camps and practices to improve skills and create routines for competition. Student cheerleaders may compete with recreational-style routines at competitions year round, participate in parades, and community festivals. High school cheerleaders usually have varsity and junior varsity squads. High school cheerleading contains aspects of school spirit as well as competition. The school spirit aspect of cheerleading involves cheering, supporting, and "hyping up" the crowd at football games, basketball games, or Alief community events. The dance programs promote district-wide team collaboration, provide master Dance Master classes, and expose students to the professional world of dance. Dance I students participate in the UIL governed dance assessment Dance Educators Assessment of

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Alief All-State Dance Team

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