Mississippi Whole Schools Model Campus- Carver Elementary
Mississippi Whole Schools, a program of the Mississippi Arts Commission, is Mississippi's first comprehensive statewide arts education program which uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting high quality instruction and learning for students in all disciplines. Students learn academic concepts through arts-based instruction.
To become a Mississippi Whole Schools Model Campus, there are many requirements for a school. The following are some of the required items:
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Application
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High implementation of arts integration
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Extensive training through the Whole Schools Initiative.
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Commitment to arts integration
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Change of school culture
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Artist in Residence
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Letters of Support
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Newsletters highlights art experiences and/or arts integrated lesson plans
At Carver we are excited to work toward being a Mississippi Whole Schools Model Campus.