Arts Mission, Vision, & Goals

Arts Mission

To foster the development of life-long learners by making connections in and through the arts.

Arts Vision

At Hand Middle School, we will include the arts in the daily life of 100% of our students through: developing students’ creative potential in the arts; providing professional learning opportunities in the arts for teachers; using arts-based experiences across the curriculum; and promoting the power of the arts within the community.

Arts Goals

• Significantly improve student achievement in the arts through curricula, instruction and assessment based on the 2017 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency.
• Provide all staff relevant visual and performing arts based professional learning opportunities.
• Strengthen the arts-infused instruction, curriculum and environment in the school.
• Foster the creative potential of all students.
• Strengthen partnerships with community organizations.

Points of Pride

• Early Bird PE/Health class is offered, so our students can take 2 year-long arts classes if they choose.
• A strong legacy of Arts in the school/district with support from feeder elementary schools (some are also ABC Certified) and strong culture of arts in our feeder high school.
• Arts are displayed throughout our building: visual art on walls and ceiling tiles, multiple murals, music playing in hallways, sculptures inside and out.
• Arts evidence is present in all classrooms.
• Multiple Guest Artists throughout the year.