ART MATTERS! Our students begin to explore Art in Kindergarten by experiencing a wide variety of materials, concepts, and techniques used in a "hands-on" approach, encouraging their individual expression and building an awareness of Art. This progressive program continues through the eighth grade as students are introduced to Art history through a study of a variety of artists and their works, focusing on different movements and time periods in Art. Through the use of a collection of videos, slides and reproductions of paintings, sculpture, architecture and photography, our students learn about the elements and principles of art which helps develop their overall appreciation for the visual arts.