Creative Arts

The overarching goal of the school's creative arts program (music/dance, visual art) is to help students develop the ability to use skills, media, tools and processes to express themselves in one or more of the creative arts.

The concepts and skills that are applicable to each of the arts are taught through an integrated approach with the classroom subjects. For example, if the students are studying Ancient India in social studies class, in music class they learn the music concepts and acquire music/dance skills through the elements of Indian music and dance. In art class, original, creative graphic visuals are created. These are examples of the types of experiences Community Prep provides for students. These experiences give students the opportunity to make cross-curricular connections and express themselves creatively in ways they might not have otherwise considered.

Students also create and perform as an entire student body in the annual “All-School Show” -- an original stage production collaboratively created by students and the creative arts instructor. First, a theme is chosen, then each lass creates a segment that connects to the theme as a whole. For example, the 2009 school show -- We've Got It Made With Hats, Gloves, Shoes & Shades - involved groups singing songs about hats, gloves, shoes and sunglasses while performing dance/movement choreography, then performing synchronized dance/movements using the gloves, hats, shoes, and sunglasses as the focus of the movements. 

The 2010 school show -- State of the Art was a visual arts show that featured interactive art exhibits. Students were expected to take their art show guests on a tour of State of the Art and complete the required interactive activities (with their guests) included in the program book. Community guests were invited to go on self-guided tours and also complete the activities included in the program book. As a stage production or visual art showcase, this annual event allows our students to take their creativity to a higher level and brings the entire community together. It is a highlight of the school year.