Arts

The fine arts, involving music and the visual arts, brings exhilaration to the whole learning process. Students become interested in learning, adding new dimensions to what they already know, enhancing knowledge through creative interpretation. Through active participation in various forms of self-expression, the student is continuously challenged to develop intelligent behavior and social skills that affect their overall lives in society and culture. Students learn to adapt and respect others’ ways of thinking, working, and expression. Significant opportunities are provided for students to progressively broaden views of the world. Fine arts education enables students to develop the self-esteem, individuality and motivation necessary for success in all facets of life. The pleasure and meaning of learning becomes real, tangible and powerful through the fine arts.