Introduction Link to this section
At Thurgood Marshall, the Arts include Music, Visual Art, and Dance. Students can take a three-year sequence of each class. All students must take at least two years of The Arts to graduate, and many choose to take additional courses!
Culinary Link to this section
The Culinary pathway is run by Chef Michael de Leon, and consists of three courses: Art of Food, Culinary 1, and Culinary 2. In our brand-new teaching kitchen, students gain real-life experience in food safety and preparation. This prepares students not only for a potential career in culinary arts, but also invaluable life skills!
Game Design Link to this section
The Game Design pathway is run by Daniel Owens, and consists of three courses: Creative Computing, Game Design 1, Game Design 2. Through the Game Design program, students learn to code and create their own websites -- skills which are highly desirable for 21st century careers!
Music Link to this section
Our music program is an endless source of entertainment and school pride. Run by Damián Nuñez, students in our Piano and Band classes not only learn the basics of various instruments, but perform at school and city-wide events!
Spanish Language & Culture Link to this section
Our Spanish Language & Culture department serves both native and non-native speakers of Spanish! This year, Ana Lindo teaches Spanish 1, 2, and 3. She hopes to bring back a native-speaker class in the coming year.
Visual Art Link to this section
The visual art program encourages students to expand their horizons through courses in Animation, as well as Drawing and Painting.
This page was last updated on October 2, 2026