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After School Arts (Vocal Music)Through the years, we have seen many students at Saratoga who possessed special talents in one or more areas of the arts. Given the opportunity to develop these talents through formal instruction, some of these children might have had careers in their areas of talents. However, with Saratoga's 67% poverty rate and 70% single-parent families, the cost of private art, music, or dance lessons is prohibitive to most of the Saratoga families. Poverty should not prevent a child from developing his/her talents and skills. Studies link academic success with consistent exposure to music and music instruction. In addition, children who love what they do at school tend to have better school attendance. Good attendance is linked to academic achievement. Therefore, we value the arts and regular school attendance as key elements to student success. Saratoga and Lincoln Southeast High School have a VIP partnership with one another that has benefited the students at both schools. We are always looking for ways to enhance this partnership. The Community Advisory Group at Saratoga suggested pairing our desire to expose Saratoga students to more direct instruction in the arts with the talented young adults at Lincoln Southeast High School who could serve as a resource in teaching various areas of the arts. It was proposed that if awarded this grant, high school students will be invited to apply for a teaching position in the area of vocal music. Applicants will be asked to bring evidence that supports their ability to teach vocal music, and they will also be interviewed by Community Learning Center and/or school staff. The student who is hired will be paid $10 per hour for 1.25 hours per week, for 8 weeks. A fund for materials and supplies will also be provided. Deadline: 1/28/2005 Discipline Area(s):
Grade Level(s) Impacted:
67.0% -- Students on Reduced or Free Lunch |
