Visual & Performing Arts

The Visual and Performing Arts Department provides support for school programming in dance, music, theatre, and visual & media arts.

Pasco students have a wide variety of arts experiences available through their schools. As a core subject area, Pasco has made a commitment to the arts through the Board Policy on Arts Education.

Arts Program Goals

• Music and artistic literacy
• Fine arts competency and achievement
• Access to courses at basic and advanced levels
• Cultural connections
• Self-esteem and self-expression
• Artistic expression and creativity
• Life-long arts appreciation

Benefits of Arts Education

• Higher academic achievement
• Cultural relationships
• Respect for self, family, school and community
• Strong school and parent partnerships
• Leadership and self-confidence
• Collaboration and communication
• Expanded career opportunities
• Skills for a global economy

Parent & Community Involvement

Families and community members can:

• Volunteer in the classroom
• Help students learn music at home
• Encourage exploring and creating visual and media art at home
• Attend school performances and arts events
• Support arts programs through your Parent/Teacher organization
• Share expertise and knowledge of music and arts from your own culture or country of origin

To find out more about arts programming at a particular school, please contact the school directly.