Arts Mission, Vision, & Goals
Arts Mission
The Arts Education Mission of Saluda River Academy for the Arts is to advance every student through quality arts education that develops caring, productive, lifelong learners.
Arts Vision
The Arts Education Vision of Saluda River Academy for the Arts is to prepare all students for the future by giving them a broad spectrum of Arts and STEAM opportunities to become college and career ready. As responsible members of society, they will utilize their world-class knowledge and skills to compete in the global economy and pursue lifelong learning.
Arts Goals
- Develop a comprehensive Arts program that is aligned with the 2017 South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency and Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.
- Expand a positive arts relationship with the community at large.
- Provide quality professional arts development opportunities.
- Provide the facilities, equipment, and materials necessary to support the arts curriculum.
Points of Pride
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Schools of Distinction in Arts Education Award
- Nationally Distinguished Title One School
- Sixty-four years of service to the community
- ABC Certified School of Distinction
- Full-time 60-minute Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre standards-based classes
- National Board Certified Teachers
- Active National Jr. Beta Club
- After-School Arts and Archery Programs
- 5 yearly Artists-in-Residencies/1 PE Residency
- Internship Sites for Columbia College and USC
- Multiple business and community partnerships
- Superior ratings at SCTA’s State Theatre Festival (2018-2019, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023)
- Archery team has made it to State 2 years running