Arts Mission, Vision, & Goals
Arts Mission
To serve South Carolina’s artistically talented high school students through programs of pre- professional instruction in an environment of artistic and academic excellence. The school is an accessible resource to all teachers and students in South Carolina.
Arts Vision
To be a learning community characterized by artistic and academic excellence, in which all members contribute to a diverse culture through an innovative curriculum and interdisciplinary experiences.
Arts Goals
- Build meaningful collaborations between and among academic/arts teachers that will improve student achievement in the arts.
- Support curriculum and instructional innovation in dance, drama, film, music, visual arts, and the humanities.
- Provide professional development for teachers, staff, and administrators on arts integration and infusion along with global perspectives that promote a ‘generous worldview.’
- Recruit and retain a diverse student body representing all 46 counties in SC.
Points of Pride
- Residential high school for artistically talented students
- Pre-professional training creative writing, dance, drama, music, and visual arts
- Robust summer program for younger students to immerse themselves in their artistic passional
- Outreach programs designed to bring together artists, educators, community organizations and students