Why Choose VPA
Why integrate the arts into teaching?
- The arts help develop thinking and problem solving that are essential for success in the workplace.
- The arts put a premium on the development of student imagination, thinking, feeling and communicating.
- The arts allow children to develop self-confidence and expression.
- The arts help develop social skills such as teamwork, self-discipline and positive self-image.
Our Goals Are Achieved By Implementing …..
- A curriculum that integrates theatre, dance, music and visual arts into core academic subjects
- A music program that has expanded opportunities for students (Orff, Suzuki strings, piano lab, African drums, etc.)
- Student performances and exhibits each semester
- Field trips to cultural events (plays, music performances, art galleries)
- Online art gallery at Artsonia.com
- Visiting musicians and artists
Services Available....
- Reading and Math Support for students with academic difficulties
- Learning Institute “chunk” testing to promote Benchmark test success
- State of the art computer lab with instructional support software
- Gifted/Talented services featuring both a pull-out and enrichment program
- Literacy Lab Classrooms
- School Based Mental Health services
- Special Education programs including both resource and self contained classrooms
- Student access computers in classrooms
- Current technology available for instructional use
- After school tutoring
- Parent Center
Thank You Community Partners . . .
Jonesboro Foundation of Arts
Delta Symphony Orchestra
Arkansas State University Drama Department
Arkansas State University Music Department
Arkansas State University Art Department
Local Artists and Musicians
Private providers