Dance |
| Fillmore’s dance program systematically develops movement skills, kinesthetic awareness,
and performance prowess. Along with the craft of dance, the program emphasizes discovery, cooperation
and control, and the development of a positive self and body image through movement.
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Digital Arts |
| The Fillmore digital arts curriculum is designed to teach students problem- solving and critical thinking skills by using computer technology to express creative concepts. The digital arts lab is equipped with Apple computer's and various scanners, printer's, external hard drives, digital video & digital still camera's, and VCR's. Software includes Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, QuarkXpress, GIFBuilder, iMovie and Morph. |
Theater / Drama |
| Through improvisations, theatre games, storytelling and acting exercises, Fillmore drama students are encouraged to use their bodies, voices, imaginations and emotions to communicate. In addition to learning dramatic presentation, students also learn how to be respectful and discerning audience members. |
Music |
| Instrumental and vocal students in grades K-2 learn to work with music's elements -- rhythm, melody, harmony, and form --and to improvise pieces, which they perform along with standard works in ensemble. Students grades 3-8 may learn to play any instrument they wish, provided they practice regularly. |
Visual Arts |
| Art activities are introduced sequentially at Fillmore to help students build related skills through various media. Students are encouraged to take risks, which helps them express themselves with more confidence. They learn to observe others’ works carefully and to give form to their own creative ideas. |
Creative Writing |
| Students experiment with haiku, acrostics, found poems, character and plot development, scene description, and dialogue to broaden their appreciation of the written word’s possibilities. A balance is carefully maintained among their own writing, reading key authors, and analytical, critical discussion. As part of listening to each other’s work, students are taught the gentle art of critiquing. |
Physical Education |
| Fillmore recognizes the need for physical activity both for health reasons and as a natural outlet for students' energy. Creatively designed and age-appropriate physical education programs are provided by Fillmore staff at participating schools. |
| Curriculum photo gallery coming soon |
