Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 1: School Statistics

Grade6

Grade7

Grade8

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

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Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 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 – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 3: Arts Partnerships

(To be completed by school administration and arts partners.)Grade

6Grade

7Grade

8

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

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Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 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 9-12.

Three arts disciplines are taught as a part of the instructional day.

Sequential, arts disciplines are taught every year (9-12) 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

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Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 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

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Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 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 Dedicated 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

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Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 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 Dedicated 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

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Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 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 Dedicated 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

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Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 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 Dedicated 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

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Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 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 Dedicated 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

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Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 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

No Dedicated 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

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Maryland Fine Arts School Portfolio – MIDDLE SCHOOLSection 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 Dedicated 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

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