For many, fine arts are an extra curricular activity that one takes part of after school. For some, fine arts are intertwined with their everyday class schedule, like the students at the Detroit School of Arts. At the start of the 2013-2014 school year; students were welcomed with fewer fine arts programs included in their class schedule. Four arts teachers were transferred to other schools within the Detroit Public School System, because of low enrollments numbers. While the school is in a 5million deficit, the importance of the arts in the Detroit School of Arts seem to be a non-factor when it comes to keeping curriculum based programs.
One can only imagine the affects that fine arts programs have on a young students mind. It is said that being involved in any form of fine arts helped a student perform well on standardized tests. Whether a student attended a charter, private, or public institution, the results would end in the same, successful. Having a true passion for the arts results in a well-rounded educational experience. Moving forward in life, scholarships are given to those who show an enthusiastic drive to continue in higher education. If one wanted to pursue this journey further the opportunities are endless; such as recordings, musical direction, world tours and contributing back to the community to help advance those taking forward movement.
The information on this survey will help continue the research to finding the balance between academics and the fine arts within the Detroit School of Arts.
