Winans Academy of Performing Arts, K- 8, has a cohesive plan for instruction and learning that is based on and aligned with the approved standards and expectations from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).  MDE provides standards and expectations for the academic program, the performing arts program, a physical and health education program, and a technology program.

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MDE’s expectation is that all K-8 students should achieve at the basic level in each of the visual, performing and applied arts discipline. Michigan art education curriculum consist of expectations and standards for music, theatre, dance, and visual arts.

 

Community Building occurs in every classroom to help students socially develop by building positive relationships through sharing experiences and resolving conflicts.