Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 1: School Statistics
GradePK
GradeK
Grade1
Grade2
Grade3
Grade4
Grade5
Weekly Minutes of Instruction - Student
Instructional Day
Dance
Media Arts
General MusicInstrumental MusicVocal Music
Theatre
Visual Art
Weekly Minutes of Instruction - Out-of-
School Day
Dance
Media Arts
General MusicInstrumental MusicVocal Music
Theatre
Visual Art
Teacher to Student Ratio
(Average)
Dance
Media Arts
General MusicInstrumental MusicVocal Music
Theatre
Visual Art
Duration of Instruction (Quarter, Semester, Trimester,
Year)
Dance
Media Arts
General MusicInstrumental MusicVocal Music
Theatre
Visual Art
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 2: Funding
TotalMaterials of Instruction
TotalEquipment
Funding Source AmountsSchool District Grants Fund-
raisingIn-Kind
DonationsFound-ation
501(c)3
MSDE EarnedIncome
Teacher Out-of-Pocket
Dance $ $Media Arts $ $General Music
$ $
Instrumental Music
$ $
Vocal Music $ $Theatre $ $Visual Art $ $
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 3: Arts Partnerships
(To be completed by school administration and arts partners.)Grade
PKGrade
KGrade
1Grade
2Grade
3Grade
4Grade
5
List Any for Each Grade
For Example: Field Trip, Short-Term
Residency (Less than 4 Weeks), Long-Term Residency, Assembly,
Other (Define)
Dance
Media Arts
General MusicInstrumental MusicVocal Music
Theatre
Visual Art
List Specific Arts Partner Organizations
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 4: Overall Program Design
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Instructional Implementation
Non-Sequential
One arts discipline is taught as part of the instructional day.
A blend of sequential arts offerings and non-sequential arts offerings.
Two arts disciplines are taught as a part of the instructional day.
Sequential, arts disciplines are taught Pre-K-5.
Three arts disciplines are taught as a part of the instructional day.
Sequential, arts disciplines are taught every year (Pre-K-5) for every child.
All arts disciplines (dance, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts) taught as part of instructional day.
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Student SchedulingFrequent Disruption of Arts Instruction
Occasional Disruption of Arts Instruction
Minimal Disruption of Arts Instruction
Protected Arts Instructional Time
Place an X in the Applicable Column
School Improvement Plan
No Evidence of Strategy for Sustainability
Consideration for Evidence of Sustainability in the School Strategic Plan
Evidence of Sustainability in School Strategic Plan
Evidence of Sustainability in School Strategic Plan with Arts Representation on the School Improvement Team
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 5: Staffing Overview
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Staff Planning
Scattered Planning Opportunities
Consecutive Minute Planning
Dedicated time for Individual Planning
Consistent Consecutive Minute Planning
Dedicated time for Individual Planning
Grade-Level Collaboration is encouraged.
Consistent Consecutive Minute Planning
Dedicated time for Individual Planning and Grade-Level Collaboration
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Staff Professional Development
School-Based, Non-Discipline Specific
Arts Discipline Specific
School-Based Opportunities Only
Arts Discipline Specific
In and Out of School Opportunities
Arts Discipline Specific, Arts Teachers are utilized as experts and asked to lead Professional Development
In and Out of School Opportunities and Evidence of Teacher Participation
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Staff Evaluation
General, Non-Arts Administrator
No Consideration for the Creative Classroom (*link to MSDE info on the Creative Classroom)
Evaluated for teaching all classes out of content area
General, Non-Arts Administrator
Considerations made for the Creative Classroom (*link to MSDE info on the Creative Classroom)
Evaluated for teaching 3 or more classes out of content area
Site-Based Administrative Tool
Central Office Arts Specialist Oversight
Evaluated for teaching 1-2 classes out of content area
Site-Based Administrative Tool
Administrator Trained in Arts-Specific Evaluations
Central Office Arts Specialist Oversight
Evaluated for teaching all classes within content area
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Contracted Services
All instruction delivered by contractors
Program design unrelated to district curriculum
50% or more of all instruction delivered by contractors
50% or more of program design unrelated to district curriculum
Less than 50% of all instruction delivered by contractors
Less than 50% of program design unrelated to district curriculum
All instruction delivered by certified teachers
Program design in complete alignment with district curriculum
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 4 Dance: Discipline-Specific Program Design
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Certified Staffing
Non-Certified Instructors for All Arts Disciplines
Non-Certified Instructors for Some Arts Disciplines but Not All
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
Staffing is done in collaboration with Central Office Arts Supervisors
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Curriculum
Non-Standards Based
Student Exposure
No Assessment
Non-Standards Based or Standards-Based Arts instruction appears in non-arts classes
Related Assessments
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline
Related Assessments in the Arts
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline, Supported by a Fully Articulated Curriculum
Standards-Based Assessments in the Arts
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Facility
No Dedicated Space
No Storage
Multi-Use Space and Equipment.
Little storage.
Dedicated Facility and Equipment in need of considerations or upgrades for specific use.
Some storage.
Discipline-Specific, Dedicated, Specific-Use Facility and Equipment with appropriate storage.
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Opportunities to Demonstrate
Isolated
Limited
Arts Experiences for Students
Limited Student Demonstration of Work
Authentic Arts Experiences for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Authentic Arts Experiences and Application for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Real World Application and Community Engagement
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 4 Media Arts: Discipline-Specific Program Design
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Certified Staffing
Non-Certified Instructors for All Arts Disciplines
Non-Certified Instructors for Some Arts Disciplines but Not All
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
Staffing is done in collaboration with Central Office Arts Supervisors
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Curriculum
Non-Standards Based
Student Exposure
No Assessment
Non-Standards Based or Standards-Based Arts instruction appears in non-arts classes
Related Assessments
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline
Related Assessments in the Arts
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline, Supported by a Fully Articulated Curriculum
Standards-Based Assessments in the Arts
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Facility
No Dedicated Space
No Storage
Multi-Use Space and Equipment.
Little storage.
Dedicated Facility and Equipment in need of considerations or upgrades for specific use.
Some storage.
Discipline-Specific, Dedicated, Specific-Use Facility and Equipment with appropriate storage.
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Opportunities to Demonstrate
Isolated
Limited
Arts Experiences for Students
Limited Student Demonstration of Work
Authentic Arts Experiences for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Authentic Arts Experiences and Application for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Real World Application and Community Engagement
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 4 Music General: Discipline-Specific Program Design
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Certified Staffing
Non-Certified Instructors for All Arts Disciplines
Non-Certified Instructors for Some Arts Disciplines but Not All
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
Staffing is done in collaboration with Central Office Arts Supervisors
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Curriculum
Non-Standards Based
Student Exposure
No Assessment
Non-Standards Based or Standards-Based Arts instruction appears in non-arts classes
Related Assessments
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline
Related Assessments in the Arts
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline, Supported by a Fully Articulated Curriculum
Standards-Based Assessments in the Arts
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Facility
No Dedicated Space
No Storage
Multi-Use Space and Equipment.
Little storage.
Dedicated Facility and Equipment in need of considerations or upgrades for specific use.
Some storage.
Discipline-Specific, Dedicated, Specific-Use Facility and Equipment with appropriate storage.
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Opportunities to Demonstrate
Isolated
Limited
Arts Experiences for Students
Limited Student Demonstration of Work
Authentic Arts Experiences for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Authentic Arts Experiences and Application for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Real World Application and Community Engagement
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 4 Music Vocal: Discipline-Specific Program Design
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Certified Staffing
Non-Certified Instructors for All Arts Disciplines
Non-Certified Instructors for Some Arts Disciplines but Not All
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
Staffing is done in collaboration with Central Office Arts Supervisors
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Curriculum
Non-Standards Based
Student Exposure
No Assessment
Non-Standards Based or Standards-Based Arts instruction appears in non-arts classes
Related Assessments
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline
Related Assessments in the Arts
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline, Supported by a Fully Articulated Curriculum
Standards-Based Assessments in the Arts
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Facility
No Dedicated Space
No Storage
Multi-Use Space and Equipment.
Little storage.
Dedicated Facility and Equipment in need of considerations or upgrades for specific use.
Some storage.
Discipline-Specific, Dedicated, Specific-Use Facility and Equipment with appropriate storage.
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Opportunities to Demonstrate
Isolated
Limited
Arts Experiences for Students
Limited Student Demonstration of Work
Authentic Arts Experiences for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Authentic Arts Experiences and Application for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Real World Application and Community Engagement
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 4 Music Instrumental: Discipline-Specific Program Design
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Certified Staffing
Non-Certified Instructors for All Arts Disciplines
Non-Certified Instructors for Some Arts Disciplines but Not All
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
Staffing is done in collaboration with Central Office Arts Supervisors
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Curriculum
Non-Standards Based
Student Exposure
No Assessment
Non-Standards Based or Standards-Based Arts instruction appears in non-arts classes
Related Assessments
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline
Related Assessments in the Arts
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline, Supported by a Fully Articulated Curriculum
Standards-Based Assessments in the Arts
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Facility
No Dedicated Space
No Storage
Multi-Use Space and Equipment.
Little storage.
Dedicated Facility and Equipment in need of considerations or upgrades for specific use.
Some storage.
Discipline-Specific, Dedicated, Specific-Use Facility and Equipment with appropriate storage.
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Opportunities to Demonstrate
Isolated
Limited
Arts Experiences for Students
Limited Student Demonstration of Work
Authentic Arts Experiences for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Authentic Arts Experiences and Application for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Real World Application and Community Engagement
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 4 Theatre: Discipline-Specific Program Design
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Certified Staffing
Non-Certified Instructors for All Arts Disciplines
Non-Certified Instructors for Some Arts Disciplines but Not All
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
Staffing is done in collaboration with Central Office Arts Supervisors
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Curriculum
Non-Standards Based
Student Exposure
No Assessment
Non-Standards Based or Standards-Based Arts instruction appears in non-arts classes
Related Assessments
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline
Related Assessments in the Arts
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline, Supported by a Fully Articulated Curriculum
Standards-Based Assessments in the Arts
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Facility
No Dedicated Space
Little or No Dedicateent
Multi-Use Space and Equipment.
Little storage.
Dedicated Facility and Equipment in need of considerations or upgrades for specific use.
Some storage.
Discipline-Specific, Dedicated, Specific-Use Facility and Equipment with appropriate storage.
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Opportunities to Demonstrate
Isolated
Limited
Arts Experiences for Students
Limited Student Demonstration of Work
Authentic Arts Experiences for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Authentic Arts Experiences and Application for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Real World Application and Community Engagement
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio - ELEMENTARYSection 4 Visual Art: Discipline-Specific Program Design
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Certified Staffing
Non-Certified Instructors for All Arts Disciplines
Non-Certified Instructors for Some Arts Disciplines but Not All
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
All Arts Discipline Instruction by Certified Teachers
Staffing is done in collaboration with Central Office Arts Supervisors
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Curriculum
Non-Standards Based
Student Exposure
No Assessment
Non-Standards Based or Standards-Based Arts instruction appears in non-arts classes
Related Assessments
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline
Related Assessments in the Arts
Standards-Based Instruction by Grade and Discipline, Supported by a Fully Articulated Curriculum
Standards-Based Assessments in the Arts
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Facility
No Dedicated Space
No Storage
Multi-Use Space and Equipment.
Little storage.
Dedicated Facility and Equipment in need of considerations or upgrades for specific use.
Some storage.
Discipline-Specific, Dedicated, Specific-Use Facility and Equipment with appropriate storage.
Place an X in the Applicable Column
Opportunities to Demonstrate
Isolated
Limited
Arts Experiences for Students
Limited Student Demonstration of Work
Authentic Arts Experiences for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Authentic Arts Experiences and Application for Students
Student Demonstration of Standards-Based Instruction as evident in the school building and as a part of the school calendar
Real World Application and Community Engagement
Place an X in the Applicable Column