We recognize the arts as reflections of life and history, of cultures past and present, and of human desire for creative expression. Education in the arts is thus an integral part of a full academic process. It contributes to cognitive development and encourages imagination, intuition and reasoning through the direct application of the senses.
Educational experiences in both the fine and performing arts make a vital contribution to the development of the whole student. Since the school's founding, the arts have been an integral part of each student's school day.
Goals include making sure students have experiences in the arts that affect awareness at various levels of abilities and interests, develop individual artistic talents, maintain and develop artistic abilities, study history of the arts, have an opportunity to experience technology as a tool in enhancing creative expression, develop aesthetic awareness and critical analysis skills, achieve physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth through a balance of classroom experiences and participation in performances or exhibitions, and to develop an appreciation of the arts as an enriching dimension to life experiences.