Arts Mission, Vision, & Goals

Arts Mission

BCSD STEAM Schools engage students in solving real-world problems through a transdisciplinary approach to learning focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Arts Vision

Philip Simmons Elementary will use the arts to bring the community together and develop a vibrant, arts-infused transdisciplinary curriculum.

Arts Goals

• Philip Simons Elementary will develop an arts transdisciplinary curriculum, instruction, and assessment based on the 2017 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency.
• Provide arts-integration professional development to all teachers at Philip Simmons Elementary.

Points of Pride

• Student created murals around the school.
• Iron Horse statue created through an Artist in Residence.
• Numerous works of art created by our students have been selected to be displayed around the county and we have copies of them displayed throughout the school.