Performing Arts Belief Statements

The Performing Arts...

• Contributes to lifelong development of the whole person – intellectual, physical, social and emotional.
• Are important forms of communication, which reflect and affect society, culture and history.

A Quality Performing Arts Program...

• Is an integral component of a comprehensive education.
• Reflects and enhances other curricular areas.
• Provides sequential experiences in creating, analyzing and performing.
• Explores world cultures and is respectful of students’ diverse backgrounds.
• Develops aesthetic expression and appreciation.
• Enables students to develop their creative potential.

STATE REQUIREMENTS ARE (1) CREDIT OF VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, THEATER, DANCE OR MEDIA ARTS; DISTRICT 196 REQUIRES NO ARTS COURSES FOR GRADUATION.

The district recognizes that all visual and performing arts courses offered in our high schools meet arts standards and the state requirement of (1) credit. There are additional courses in other departments that offer the art standards and required credit. Please refer to your school's registration guide for these courses.