1. Music Education Study 2004-2005 Team: Alicia Madson Lauren Shoemaker Lindsay Jacobson Rachel Pletke

2. Music Education at LSH Impact on Academic Achievement Playing musical instruments is the only known activity to use 80% of your brain Students in music score higher on standardized tests

3. Music Education at LSH Impact on Academic Achievement Different parts of the brain are strengthened through the variety of activities Reading memory, verbal memory and math skills are enhanced through music education

4. Music Education at LSH Local Standards are aligned to National and State Standards

5. Music Education at LSH Elementary K-6 Program

6. Music Education at LSH Elementary K-6 Program

7. Music Education at LSH Elementary K-6 Program

8. Music Education at LSH Elementary K-6 Program

9. Music Education at LSH Middle/High School Program

10. Music Education at LSH Middle/High School Program

11. Music Education at LSH Middle/High School Program

12. Music Education at LSH Middle/High School Program

13. Music Education at LSH Our music teachers are Effective with children Knowledgeable of best practices Highly trained Specialized Passionate about music

14. Music Education at LSH Our music teachers are Developing a strong K-12 team for planning Working toward improved Middle school music in Fall 2007 Collaborating with classrooms to support high student achievement

15. Music Education at LSH Resources Together we assessed current available resources Made improvements by shifting, sharing and buying … sound systems, classroom materials, instruments Planning a 5 year replacement and maintenance schedule

16. Music Education at LSH Future Resources Technology to enhance learning and creativity –computer lab software –Midi-compatible keyboards –Teacher management tools designed for music Working with architects to plan new facility for middle and high school

17. Music Education at LSH Visible in the Community

18. Music Education at LSH Visible in the Community

19. Music Education at LSH Visible in the Community

20. Music Education at LSH Visible in the Community

21. Music Education at LSH Community Connections Our ongoing goal is to connect students with artists and musicians in the region and our communities.

22. Music Education at LSH The mission of the music education program is for students to make and enjoy music for life!