Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

Why integrate the arts into teaching?
 

• The arts help develop thinking and problem solving that are essential for success in the workplace.

• The arts put a premium on the development of student imagination, thinking, feeling and communicating.

• The arts allow children to develop self-confidence and expression.

• The arts help develop social skills such as teamwork, self-discipline and positive self-image.

Our Goals Are Achieved By Implementing …..

• A curriculum that integrates theatre, dance, music and visual arts into core academic subjects

• A music program that has expanded opportunities for students (Orff, Suzuki strings, etc.)

• Student performances and exhibits each semester

• Field trips to cultural events (plays, music performances, art galleries)

• On-going exhibits of student art work

• Local Artist highlighted each month

• Readingand Math Support for students with academic difficulties

• Learning Institute “chunk” testing to promote Benchmark test success

• State of the art computer lab with instructional support software

• Gifted/Talented services featuring both a pull-out and enrichment program

• Literacy Lab Classrooms

• School Based Mental Health services

• Special Education programs including both resource and self contained classrooms

• Student access computers in classrooms

• Current technology available for instructional use

• After school tutoring

• Parent Centers