The arts have been a part of humanity from the very beginning. People create art to make connections and to construct meaning, and these connections serve as bridges to each new generation. The arts are deeply embedded in our daily life, whether we realize it or not, and are an inseparable part of our humanity.

The arts have both intrinsic and instrumental value; they have worth in and of themselves and can also be used to achieve a multitude of purposes.

The arts play a valued role in creating cultures and building civilizations.

The arts are a way of knowing; students grow in their ability to comprehend the world when they learn the arts.

The arts are indispensable to freedom of inquiry and expression.

The modes of thinking and methods of the arts disciplines can be used to illuminate situations in other disciplines that require creative solutions.

The arts provide forms of nonverbal communication that can strengthen the presentation of ideas and emotions.

Attributes such as self-discipline, the collaborative spirit, and perseverance, which are so necessary to the arts, transfer to the rest of life.

At Lake Alice, we fully understand the importance of art.  In addition to the art provided by the classroom teachers, we have contracted with an outside teacher  to provide formal art instruction for our students.