Back Elementary believes that art and music in the student's curriculum is important for critical thinking, enhanced problem-solving, good judgment, and teaching them that there is more than one way to tackle a project.  It promotes kindness and acceptance of diversity when the same art piece comes out differently for everyone or music means different things to different people.  The arts are a strong motivator in keeping students interested in school.

Art classroom

Mrs. Pollay, the art teacher, helps students learn to:

• Respect others

• Experiment with new materials

• Use observational skills

• Self-evaluate their work

• Make connections to the real world

• Learn from mistakes

• Clean up after themselves

• Form an opinion

• Envision solutions

• See another point of view

• Innovate

• Think creatively 

Music classroom

Mrs. Nelson, the music teacher, helps students explore new musical ideas through singing, movement, game play, and playing multiple instruments.  Use what talents you possess. The woods would be silent if no birds sang except those who sang best.