In-School Programming
Our in-school programs are offered to enhance the curriculum for both public and private schools and expand arts education. It also provides the opportunity for schoolchildren, K through 12th grade, to experience the arts that may not be fulfilled otherwise. The majority of the over 300 students who benefit from SJSA’s in-school programs are underserved young people. SJSA provides a total arts program giving students a diverse arts experience that is rich in Caribbean culture as well as classical instruction. Overall, classes in music, movement and art are expanded to include a deeper, more meaningful challenge for students, growing with each grade from pre-school to high school.
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THE BEE PROJECT
by Elena Smyrniotis (elenasmyrniotis.com)
Sponsored by The Grant Wood Art Colony of The University of Iowa and the U of I Office of Sustainability and the Environment, and Office of Community Engagement”
Schools: Gifft Hill, Julius E. Sprauve, St. John Christian Academy
To learn more about Elena Smyrniotis and origins of the project visit elenasmyrniotis.com
Broadway Comes to St. John
Musical Theater experience for 4th grade students
Schools: Gifft Hill, Julius E. Sprauve, St. John Christian Academy
Open Arm-Arts Exploration
Fosters each child’s unique abilities through scaffolded and modified Arts Education
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Schools: Julius E. Sprauve, St. John
Cultural Preservation Projects/Classes
Provides authentic educational experiences in Virgin Islands culture and Arts. Students will participate in learning about VI History and Culture through Caribbean arts, dance, music and folklore.
Schools: Gifft Hill, Julius E. Sprauve
Music Exploration
Music Exploration class for elementary students. Using keyboards, drums, guitar, piano and recorder . Students learn the language of music; music literacy, and theory; and proper fingering and hand techniques specific to the instrument.
Schools: Gifft Hill
Introduction to Dance: Middle School
Provide middle school students of St. John the opportunity to learn the beginning skills of dance while improving their poise, self-confidence and creative ability.
Schools: Gifft Hill, Julius E. Sprauve School,