Open House
Thurs., Feb. 21, 2008
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Orientation
Wed., May 14, 2008
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. |
Mississippi Creative Arts Magnet is one of the first and finest creative arts elementary schools in Saint Paul. The school is known for its emphasis on the arts combined with a strong academic core. The teaching staff at Mississippi Creative Arts Magnet School fosters students' intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth to help all children develop positive attitudes, self-esteem and lifelong learning skills. The Mississippi staff is highly respected and well-trained through the Project for Academic Excellence initiative. Standards of high expectations at Mississippi focus on building basic and advance skills in core subjects. Students enlarge their ability to think critically and express thoughts and feelings in imaginative/creative ways. The arts magnet (dance, drama, music, literary arts, visual and media arts) is established as a medium for utilizing methods and strategies to meet multiple intelligences and different facets of student-centered understanding.
Special Highlights:
- Strong community arts partnerships and artist residencies add learning experiences and expand cultural awareness.
- Extended-day programs include Area Learning Center (ALC), a musical, community performances, theatrical productions, and visual/audio projects.
- Technology Initiative site (K-6).
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