765-454-7095
2326 W. Jefferson
Kokomo, IN 46901
School Day: 8:05 A.M.-3:45 P.M.
Principal-Jason Snyder
Secretary-Kim Siefers
WELCOME to the Wallace Elementary
School of Integrated Arts
From former Principal Charley Hinkle
Wallace Elementary School of Integrated Arts is the culmination of input
from the Kokomo community and the Kokomo Schools New Program Committee.
With input from these groups, two years of study, visits to integrated
arts programs in both the Carolinas and Colorado schools, and
collaboration with Butler University, an integrated arts school became a
reality in Kokomo.
The Wallace School of Integrated Arts allows students to learn a core
curriculum in an environment where the arts are integrated into all
aspects of learning. Students have the opportunity to study art, music,
dance, movement, and similar subjects while applying this knowledge to
core subjects. Integrated Arts students also have daily class time to
learn piano keyboarding, as well as to study violin.
This Integrated Arts approach recognizes the importance of the arts in
the boys’ and girls’ education. This emphasis placed on the visual and
performing arts within the curriculum enhances all core areas of
curriculum.
Arts integration is an approach to teaching in which students construct
and demonstrate understanding through an art form. Students engage in a
creative process which connects an art form and another subject area
while meeting evolving objectives in both.
With the help of our Kokomo Arts Community, this Integrated Arts
approach enhances our arts curriculum, as well as our regular
curriculum. With a big picture in mind, we develop the details through
our Integrated Arts curriculum approach.
Superintendent Jeff Hauswald’s support for the program and his
commitment to professional development during the spring and summer in
preparation for our launch in August 2012 has created a well-trained and
enthusiastic staff that is working with excited students on a daily
basis.
Welcome to Wallace Elementary School of Integrated Arts!!!