Arts Mission, Vision, & Goals

Arts Mission

The mission of Kelly Miller Elementary School’s Visual and Performing Arts Program is to reveal a passion for learning, accommodate differences, teach appreciation, and stimulate creativity and imagination in, and through a standards based arts infused curriculum.

Arts Vision

1. To maintain “Arts in Basic Curriculum” status at Kelly Miller Elementary School.
2. To be recognized as a School for the Arts.
3. To employ & maintain FT instructors in Vocal/General Music, Instrumental Music, Dance, Art, and Drama.
4. To develop a fully arts infused curriculum with collaboration between arts teachers/non-arts teachers.
5. To establish and maintain quality facilities, equipment, and supplies/materials in order to grow, refine, and sustain a quality, comprehensive arts program.
6. To expose students to diverse media and appropriate venues through performances, exhibits, field experiences, and Artists-in-Residences.
7. To provide community outreach opportunities for students through the arts.

Arts Goals

• To develop a quality, sequential, comprehensive arts program.
• To provide state-of-the-art materials, supplies, equipment, and facilities to meet the “Opportunities-to-Learn-Standards” (OTLS)
• To provide and implement quality community-building & professional development opportunities in the arts.

Points of Pride

• In addition to being a recipient of the ABC Advancement Grant, there is a creative outlet in the arts for 100% of our students regardless of age or ability.
• We operate on a unique schedule that allows all students flexibility in a STEAM centered learning environment.
• Our parents and community stakeholders are engaged through a plethora of artist-in-residencies, performances and hands-on engagements.