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All of the work in our VPA Strategic Plan begins and ends with our
Mission, Values and Beliefs.
Burlington Township School District Mission
To develop the intellectual, creative, and social potential of each student through an active partnership with all members of the community.
Visual and Performing Arts Mission
To provide all students with a safe environment in arts education to build character, acquire knowledge and develop skills for self-expression, risk taking and creativity.
Visual and Performing Arts Core Values
Diversity Illumination Innovation Fundamental Passion Professionalism Safety
Visual and Performing Arts Beliefs
WE BELIEVE ARTS EDUCATION:
Is a CORE subject and should be supported equally with English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Language
ENCOURAGES students to experience the joy of the collaborative artistic process
CHALLENGES students to develop the self discipline required for fulfilling artistic expression
Projects an INDELIBLE image of the school district to the community
ENRICHES the life of every student in a significant way
Enhances INTELLECTUAL growth across all disciplines
Teaches skills which are TRANSFERABLE to the workplace
Is a UNIQUE intelligence which builds the bridge between verbal and nonverbal
Requires ACTIVE participation to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills through artistic literacy
CULTIVATES the direct experience of the senses
CONNECTS the strictly logical and the emotional
Provides a SAFE, accepting environment for all students to engage in artistic risk-taking and self expression
RESPECTS the unique life experience of each student, which creates a differentiated learning environment
Is ESSENTIAL to the development of a well rounded individual and life-long learner
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