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Tottenville HS offers a myriad of arts courses to every grade 9-12 student. In Fine Arts: fashion, computer art, television, multi-dimensional design, analog & digital photography, advertising, drawing , painting, architecture, technical & computer assisted drawing lab, Adobe web design, graphic design, art portfolio, core art, art history. Performing Arts: symphonic, concert, intermediate, jazz & beginning band; symphony, intermediate & beginning orchestra; Vocal training, mixed & concert choir. We offer a competitive marching band that competes and performs throughout the metropolitan area and Walt Disney World, beginning and advanced guitar & piano labs; music theory, core music, music history and extensive after school chamber ensemble opportunities. We are also the only Staten Island High School to offer a Chancellor's endorsed Arts Diploma in Visual Arts and Music. Every arts student in our large, 4,000+ school is important. They become integral members of smaller learning communities, creating a family-type experience. Parent support and great rapport between teacher and students create an enriching and rigorous learning and creative atmosphere.