1. Visual & Performing Arts Vision for MHS
Highlights from This
School Year
Plans for Next
School Year
Plans for the Future

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 PM
District Visual & Performing Arts Website & Calendar
Teachers Post Events on Aspen Pages & Announcements

7. 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

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

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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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