Arts Mission, Vision, & Goals

Arts Mission

Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy will provide a quality education through arts advocacy, standards-based arts instruction, and integration of the arts, culminating in student showcases and performances.

Arts Vision

Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy envisions itself as an arts integrated school with a specialized arts magnet program.

Arts Goals

• To increase student achievement in the arts through standards-based curriculum instruction and assessment.
• To develop and implement standards based STEAM, design and media arts instruction.
• To increase awareness of The Academy as a creative arts school and strengthen relations within the district and community.
• To provide quality, ongoing professional development for all staff.

Points of Pride

• A Title 1 School that offers all students a high- quality arts education with courses in visual arts, band, chorus, dance, theatre, strings, guitar, and creative writing.
• Annual events include: Veterans Day program, Hispanic Heritage celebration, winter concerts, district art shows, music and theatre competitions, Black History Month celebration, Dessert Cabaret, Day of Dance and spring concerts.
• Strong collaboration with elementary schools.
• Students are able to further their learning and explore the design process while participating in STEAM activities in the Media Center.
• Intentional PD focusing on arts integration.