Whittier Middle: Adventures in Art
Principal - Rae Bastock
3201 Seneca Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 277-7261
Grades 6 through 8
Student Population: 586
School Hours: 8:40 am - 3:20 pm

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Whittier teachers are experienced educators committed to unlocking the potential of every child. Through “Adventures in Art” collaboration between classroom teachers and fine arts specialists will provide an imaginative, enlivening and safe environment for your child. As a result, your child will benefit from cutting-edge technology that will encourage creative thinking while instilling a life-long love of learning.

Goals

• Increase student achievement
• Close the socio-economic, ethnic, and gender gaps in achievement
• Build hope, trust and respect with our community
• Whittier Fine Arts magnet will unite the resources of the District with local artistic communities and nationally recognized experts in standards-based education
• Whittier Fine Arts magnet will utilize cutting edge technological resources and dynamic instructional models to increase student interest and engagement

Classroom Experiences

• Students will create movies, web pages, music, podcasts and artwork
• Academic coursework that integrates the arts into the core curriculum
• Performance and exhibitions by the students to showcase their talent
• Interaction with professional artists, musicians, singers, dancers, and actors
• Field trips to museums, performances, and artists’ studios
• Assemblies with a global approach to relevant real world applications

A Successful Student

Participation in the Whittier Magnet will prepare our students for potential career opportunities in our rapidly changing technological society by encouraging the following skills:

• Effective use of real-world tools
• Ability to produce relevant, high-quality products
• Multicultural literacy and global awareness
• Creativity, curiosity, and risk taking
• Teaming, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Student Requirements

• Grades 6 – 8
• Students residing within the attendance boundaries of Whittier Middle School are given first priority over students within the Lorain City Schools district
• Students enrolled in Lorain City Schools are given priority over students from other school districts

Staffing

Classroom teachers are assisted by additional specialists in music, dance, drama, and visual arts