Art

Welcome to the Ridley School District curriculum page for K-12 art education. The faculty of the Ridley School District art department believes in providing the students of the district with a comprehensive art education.

The K-5 art education's primary goal is to accentuate the natural creativity found in young children and to enhance their artistic development through the use of drawing, painting, creating sculptures, collage and mixed-media. Personal and social responsibility, self-directed learning, and problem solving skills are also reinforced throughout the K-5 art education curriculum.

• A curriculum based on the developmental characteristics and need of students
• A curriculum that provides students with opportunities to self expression
• A curriculum that develops students personal and social skills
• A curriculum that enhances students ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills
• A curriculum that develops students self-management skills
• A curriculum relevant to students interests and needs
• A curriculum that is sensitive to students idea