At North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary we use an arts integrated approach which combines the fine and performing arts standards with the South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards to create a rigorous learning environment. We hold the distinction as an Arts in Basic Curriculum site, along with recognition from The Distinguished Arts Program. Additionally, our identification as a Title 1 school affords us access to federal funding to provide targeted instruction and interventions for all students.
All of our students access an array of programs to facilitate student engagement and learning:
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Visual Arts: Focuses on instilling creativity and confidence in all students through the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, and risk-taking.
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Dance: Exposes our students to a variety of styles like jazz, ballet, tap, & modern with an emphasis on embracing creative movement.
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Theater: Features a "black-box style" classroom with costumes, props, and lights. The program focuses on improving literacy skills through fun and engaging drama lessons and activities.
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General Music: provides each student with a well-rounded music education which includes singing, hands-on instruments, theory, and performance opportunities to build student confidence and the love of music.
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Strings and Piano: Are additional elective classes families can sign up for which offer leveled instruction in Kindergarten through the 5th grade.
With a goal of meeting Vision 2027 - where all students will read on grade level by grade 5, we operate a comprehensive Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to accelerate all learners and aim daily to cultivate a learning space which challenges our students to be creative thinkers, complex problem solvers and college and career ready scholars prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Anne Murphy, Principal
Meredith English-Perrone, SIC Chair
