• 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, piano lab, African drums, etc.)
    • Student performances and exhibits each semester
    • Field trips to cultural events (plays, music performances, art galleries)
    • Online art gallery at Artsonia.com
    • Visiting musicians and artists

    Services Available....

    • Reading and 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 Center

     


    Thank You Community Partners . . .

     

    Jonesboro Foundation of Arts

    Delta Symphony Orchestra

    Arkansas State University Drama Department

    Arkansas State University Music Department

    Arkansas State University Art Department

    Local Artists and Musicians 

    Private providers