Mission Statement

Our Mission:

Being a Title I School, the mission of Calhoun Academy of the Art is to educate students who are college and career-ready and will positively contribute to an ever-changing world by utilizing successful teaching strategies that integrate the arts through various resources.

Our Vision:

To promote academic success and lifelong learning for all students through an arts infused education

WE BELIEVE STUDENTS LEARN BEST WHEN…

Developed January 2018

• the school, parents and community stakeholders work as a team to meet their personal needs (food, home life, materials, resources, relationships, etc.)
• they are provided a safe, nurturing and loving learning community where risk-taking is encouraged
• they use higher order thinking skills and apply learning beyond the classroom
• they have choices in instructional activities
• their needs are met through small group instruction and differentiation
• the instructional program fosters a love of learning and challenges students to be lifelong learners
• the arts are integrated with the core curriculum
• learning is active, engaging, innovative and student-centered
• growth is expected and celebrated
• diversity is valued and reflected in programs and priorities
• they are guided by  knowledgeable, well prepared, and skilled adults with whom they have a positive relationship
• teachers set high expectations for behavior and learning with minimal disruptions in the classroom
• teachers make data driven decisions