DESK Standards
The DESK Standards identify the essential skills and knowledge for each of the fine arts courses. They are the focus of instruction and learning in Davis School District fine arts classrooms.
Priority Standards clearly define the essential skills for each course. These skills are taught and practiced through the study of the course content identified in the Utah State Board of Education Fine Arts Standards.
Graduation Requirements
1.5 units of credit (3 semesters) of Fine Arts courses are required for graduation. These credits must be earned in grades 9-12. Any Fine Arts course will fulfill these requirements.
Additionally, 8.5 units of Elective Credit are required for graduation and all Fine Arts courses can be used to fulfill these requirements.
Davis Youth Philharmonic/Orchestra
Davis Youth Symphony Organization
Information about Davis Youth Orchestra and Davis Youth Philharmonic can now be found on our Canvas Page.
Audition material, and information are located here.
Davis Youth Orchestra (Auditions will be held in the fall of 2025 for next school year)
Davis Jazz Messengers
Davis Jazz Messengers Auditions will be held at Woods Cross High School in the band room.
Information
Email Todd Campbell tcampbell@dsdmail.net or Heath Wolf hwolf@dsdmail.net for any questions.
Professional Organizations
Utah professional organizations
We are fortunate to have a wonderful arts Professional Outreach Program sponsored by the Utah State Legislature and managed by the Utah State Board of Education. Click on the link to learn more.
About Us/Contact
Fine Arts Supervisor
801-402-5104 (office)
Shanda Stenger graduated from Snow College and then the University of Utah in Music Education. She has participated in each of the areas of Fine Arts. She joined the Teaching and Learning Department in 2017.
Fine Arts are vital for the whole child student education experience.
Administrative Assistant
Charley is a graduate of Davis High School and began working for Davis School District, at Morgan Elementary in Kaysville, in 2005. She joined the Teaching and Learning Department in 2019.
