Visual Arts

Standards

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Visual Arts

Contact Information: visualarts@nsd.org

Northshore's visual arts educators guide 6-12th grade students as they experience the creative process and explore themes of identity, passion, cultural connection, media literacy and diversity of thought. Students engage in a relevant and progressive curriculum, designed to nurture individual creative expression and prepare students for pursuing careers that align with industry standards and practices. Through visual art classes, students gain the confidence and competence to address personal, community, and global issues in collaborative and resourceful ways.

Northshore's Visual Arts programs provide creative experiences for all 6-12th grade students, while emphasizing the power of the arts as a unifying and enriching force in our lives and communities. Students are supported as they take risks, find their unique voice, and exercise critical thinking – all important steps towards becoming future innovators and community leaders equipped to shape the 21st century and lead in the creative economy

Core Instructional Materials

Core Instruction Materials

The Northshore School District P-12 Ethnic Studies Framework and Ethnic Studies high school curricular units are available to review in full, in person, at the Northshore School District Administrative Center. Please email Ayva Thomas (athomas2@nsd.org) and Niki Smith (nsmith2@nsd.org) to schedule an appointment day and time. Because these materials are going through the copyright approval process, no photos of the materials are permitted at this time.

Pathways

Social Studies follows grade-specific content and standards for the pathway. Additional course offerings are available once in high school.

Assessments for Learning

Assessments

Graduation Requirements

OSPI Resolution of Intent
- Ethnic Studies is not currently a graduation requirement in the State of Washington or the Northshore School District. Please see the OSPI Resolution of Intent (linked above) to learn about the State Board of Education's thinking on what this requirement could look like and what will be needed to implement it.