JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH THE ARTS

Many opportunities exist for students to experience the arts at Jackson Elementary School. California State Standards are embedded into the curriculum in all academic areas including VAPA. Music, theatrical performance, and visual arts are woven through the curriculum in all areas of study at each grade level. Opportunities in the Visual and Performing Arts at Jackson include:

• Providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore personal creativity through the Arts
• Opportunities for critical thinking, problem solving and creative risk taking
• Examining the world through Visual and Performing Arts
• Fostering an appreciation of diverse cultures
• Developing a deeper understanding of self
• Exploring ways to express self
• Investigating talents and showcasing newly acquired skills
• Music instruction, music appreciation, band, dance, choir, musical productions and oral interpretation of poetry