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The Art StudioPV

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The Art StudioPV

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    1. The Art Studio@PV Grant Overview

    2. Purpose To connect students to their school and to their community through the arts

    3. Key Features Career pathway sequence linked to English courses/curriculum. Three-part emphasis: studio work, art exhibition, and public artwork. Ongoing connections to working artists and postsecondary education Mentorships, job shadowing, and internships for students. Service-learning

    4. What Needs Does It Address? Lower achievement in reading and writing among some groups of students Student-expressed desire for a program to prepare them for a career in the arts Student-expressed feelings of lack of connection to adults at the school

    5. Grant Goals Goal 1: Improve student literacy skills, and narrow the achievement gap Goal 2: Develop a career pathway program in the arts Goal 3: Develop connections to adults at school and to the community

    6. Planned Activities Create two new courses Campus Art (11th grade) Community Art (12th grade) Integrate technology as a tool for teaching and learning Bring in working artists as mentors Provide internships and job shadowing Weave in service-learning activities

    7. Campus-Specific Activities Work on changing school schedule to allow longer periods of class time for art Create integration between art and English courses Use innovative instructional strategies Provide academic support to students who are struggling in reading and writing

    8. Funding Four-year Specialized Secondary Grant from CA Department of Education $290,000 from May, 2006 through June, 2010

    9. SSP Leadership Team Grant Coordinator Reta Rickmers Art Teachers Nancy Ritcher Sue Christensen Cindy Hopkins English Teachers Christina Fisher Julie Rix PV Administration Counselor Mary Carlson District Rep Janet Brinson CUSD Grants Liz Metzger SLC Director Eric Nilsson Professional Artist Gregg Payne

    10. For More Information Contact Reta Rickmers Pleasant Valley High School rrickmers@pvchico.org

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