Exposure to the arts, languages, and exercise is a top priority at Virtus. All students in grades K–6 are required to take art and music every year. Students in grades 7–8 must take PE but can choose interesting electives from a growing list of available options.
Art & Music
Exposure to the arts is a top priority at Virtus. All students in grades K–6 must take art and music every year.
Art and music impact students’ cognitive development, social-emotional skills, and grades. We use the arts to enhance their academic achievements and expose them to interests, hobbies, and career paths.
Art, Grades K–8
Art is alive at Virtus Academy, and students are exposed to a variety of unique learning experiences.
Examples from the current curriculum include teaching elementary students about artists from every continent and teaching middle school students about special effects makeup and stage design.
A Project-Based Learning Interactive Museum that ties art with music is a new endeavor, and we’re exploring starting a theater program and adding international travel.
Music, Grades 1–6
Virtus Academy students can learn to play guitar and piano and use their voices as instruments. Our music classes are fully equipped with everything we need for live and recorded performances.
This year, students will participate in the creation of a Virtus Academy album featuring a selected song from each grade.
