Mississippi Whole Schools Model Campus- Carver Elementary

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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:
  • Application
  • High implementation of arts integration
  • Extensive training through the Whole Schools Initiative.
  • Commitment to arts integration
  • Change of school culture
  • Artist in Residence
  • Letters of Support
  • 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.
 
 

 

What It Means to Carver..

At Carver Elementary, we are committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment where the arts are seamlessly integrated into daily instruction. Through arts integration, we empower students to think critically, collaborate creatively, and engage deeply with their learning. Our mission is to nurture well-rounded, confident learners by blending visual arts, music, drama, movement, and technology with core academic subjects. By embracing the arts as a fundamental approach to education, we inspire curiosity, innovation, and a lifelong love for learning.
Our vision is to be a model school for arts integration where creativity and academic excellence go hand in hand. We strive to cultivate a school culture that values artistic expression as a pathway to deeper understanding, student achievement, and community engagement. Through continuous professional development, collaboration, and community partnerships, we aim to provide every child with a rich, engaging, and meaningful educational experience that prepares them for success in the 21st century.
 

Teaching through the Arts Brochure

First page of the PDF file: Brochure

Carver Arts