Visual & Performing Arts Vision for MHS Highlights from This School Year 2014-15 Plans for Next School Year 2015-16 Plans for the Future

Highlights from this School Year Curriculum – Teaching and Learning Communication Community Outreach Data Professional Development Grants

Curriculum – Teaching & Learning Professional Learning Community of Arts Teachers Aligning Arts Dept. Goals with MHS & District Goals Aligning our Curriculum w/State & National Standards Keeping our Focus on What is Best for Students Encouraging Best Instructional Practices in Classroom Technology Assessment – What We Have & Need Classroom Layout – Front Row Seat to Education Facilitating Peer Observations for Arts Teachers

Curriculum-Teaching & Learning 2 Supporting, Advocating & Representing Arts Department Conducting Observations, Providing Feedback, Writing Evaluations , Encouraging Reflection Cycle Draft K-12 Curriculum Maps w/Understanding by Design Developing Common Curriculum, Units, Assessments Wish Lists for Budget Proposals & Grant Requests Encouraging Collaboration & Consistency in Curriculum Equity in Classroom Materials, Resources, Equipment

Communication Increasing Communication in Dept. and with Families Open House Materials: Parent Letter, Syllabus, Policies Aspen Pages – What Should Be on Them Monthly District Arts Department Meetings Monthly Building Faculty Meetings Monthly Arts Dept. Common Planning Time District Visual & Performing Arts Website with Arts Calendar

Community Outreach MHS Exhibit at Hunt’s Photography Contest MHS Orchestra at MICCA Competition MHS Musical Beauty & the Beast this Friday, Sat & Sun MHS Celebrate the Arts – Thursday April 16 5-8PM District Visual & Performing Arts Website & Calendar Teachers Post Events on Aspen Pages & Announcements

Data Collecting Data on District Determined Measures Developing Methods for Analyzing Data Analyzing Data to Track Growth, Areas of Strength & Areas for Improvement Using Data to Inform Practice & Make Decisions Developing Plan for Future Data Meetings

Professional Development Understanding By Design Draft K-12 Curriculum Maps Best Instructional Practices Cultural Proficiency Aspen Pages Arts@Tech this Summer

Grants Walberg Youth Foundation Melrose Education Foundation MHS PTO Melrose Cultural Council Victoria McLaughlin Foundation Massachusetts Cultural Council

Next School Year 2015-16 Continue to Strengthen All Areas Above Encourage 21st Century Skills in Curriculum Facilitate Student Leadership In & Out of Classroom Implement More Technology in Daily Lesson Plans Develop Protocol for Data Meetings Conduct Inventory of Arts Supplies, Instruments & Equipment Develop a Plan for Repairs, Expendables, Purchases Improve Visual & Performing Arts Calendar Add More Half Year Course Offerings Consider Hosting METG Drama Festival Consider Hosting Other Arts Events Develop Plan for Expanding Community Relations

New Course Offerings 2015-16 Introduction to Art - Entry Level Half Year Introduction to Music - Entry Level Half ear Graphic Design Music Composition

Moving Forward Future Plans Develop Strategic Plan for Arts Growth Over Time Develop Plan for STEAM Add Course Offerings in Art, Music & Drama Add Scaffolding to Arts Offerings (beginning, intermediate, advanced, honors, AP) Set up Point Person for Each Arts Discipline Create Common Planning Time for Arts Teachers by Level Consider a Fee for After School Arts Activities Consider Fundraising Events that Benefit All of the Arts Consider Ways to Unite the Arts Disciplines

Possible Visual Art Offerings Advanced Placement 3D Art Advanced Placement Art History Drawing Painting Visual Art Open Studio Art Appreciation Sculpture Ceramics Digital Portfolio Website Design

Possible Music Offerings Advanced Placement Music Theory Jazz Ensemble Percussion Ensemble A capella Chorus Chamber Music Ensemble Music of the Worlds’ People (Music History) Music Appreciation Music Recording Studio Conducting Performance Class in Voice, Strings, Band Instruments Small Group Lessons

Possible Drama Offerings Musical Theater Introduction to Acting Intermediate & Advanced Acting Directing Play Production Playwriting Theater Improvisation History of Theater Technical Theater including: Lights, Sound, Set Design, Set Construction, Costumes, and Make Up