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Park Music Conservatory with Enriched Studies Magnet
offers a positive school climate where all students can learn
in a stimulating environment and earn recognition for excellence
in academic and musical achievement. Under the instruction of
professional musicians and full-time vocal and instrumental music
teachers, students begin their music studies in Grades K-3 by
learning keyboard, violin, xylophone, and recorder and attending
a music fundamentals class. The 4th and 5th Grade students choose
a music group and instrument to study for two years and have the
option to participate in band, orchestra, midi music studio, chorus,
or guitar group. Students are encouraged to excel in music as
well as academics.
Features:
- Three major
performances a year (Grades 4-5) and musical productions at
each primary grade (K-3)
- Special
events such as Science Week, Language Week, Multicultural Fair,
concerts and recitals
- Accelerated
classes (Grades 1-2), gifted cluster (Grades 3-5) and seminar
classes (Grades 3-5)
- Technology
midi lab for student-created music compositions and concerts
Cluster
Order:
Cluster
1
Cluster 2
Cluster 3
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Mission Statement
The school’s ethnic and cultural diversity is an asset. All children and their parents are
valued at Oak Park School. Our diverse school community believes Oak Park is a special
place for children. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and enriched program to develop
the whole child and recognize each individual’s abilities, talents, and needs.
Vision Statement
The vision is for the school to have an inviting atmosphere where students are surpassing
their potential academically and musically. A place where students are playing their
instruments during recess and lunch because they want to and a school where music
flows from all classrooms at all times in the day.
SMART Goals:
• Academic goal: By June 2009, a minimum of 53% (from 45% = 257/571 of students to
53% = 303/571 students) of the students will attain proficiency or better (an 8% gain = 46
students) as measured by CST in ELA in grades 2 – 5.
• Academic goal: By June 2009, a minimum of61% (from 53% = 303/571 of students to
61% = 348/571students) of the students will attain proficiency or better (an 8% gain = 45
students) as measured by CST in Math in grades 2 – 5.
• Academic goal: to maintain a well-rounded academic program for all students.
• Magnet program goal: To have students’proficient in the study of music theory,
performing techniques and etiquette,
• Magnet program goal: Continual integration of music into all areas of the curriculum.
• Magnet program goal: To instill a life long love of music appreciation.
• Magnet enrollment goal: To maintain our 51%
non-resident enrollment.
• Other school goal: To build leadership, responsibility, self-motivation, teamwork,
dedication, self-discipline, and a commitment to community involvement.Tours
and Parent Events:
For registration
and tour information please call our magnet resource teacher at
(619) 264-3179.
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