Programs by Grade

Kindergartners start out their careers as budding artists with weekly music classes, bi-weekly small group art class, and a twenty-week dance unit.

First graders continue with weekly art and music classes. And, building on a strong foundation in reading and writing, students start to play with language. Through California Poets in the Schools, a community-based poetry education program operating since 1964, tomorrow’s “laureates” will make their first poems.

Music and art classes continue for second graders, who now get their first opportunity to shine on the school stage with a wonderful performing arts program.

Elementary Schools (Kindergarten – 5th Grades)

Kindergarten

• Music Classes
• Small Group Art Classes
• Dance Program
• Technology Support
• Teacher Mini-Grants

1st Grade

• Music Classes
• Small Group Art Classes
• Poetry Specialist
• Technology Support
• Teacher Mini-Grants

2nd Grade

• Music Classes
• Small Group Art Classes
• Performing Arts Program
• Technology Support
• Teacher Mini-Grants

3rd Grade

• Music Classes
• Small Group Art Classes
• Poetry Specialist
• 3rd & 4th Grade Chorus
• Technology Support
• Teacher Mini-Grants

4th Grade

• Music Classes
• Small Group Art Classes
• Dance Program
• Poetry Specialist
• 3rd & 4th Grade Chorus
• String Instrument Lessons
• Beginning Orchestra
• Technology Support
• Teacher Mini-Grants

5th Grade

• Music Classes
• Small Group Art Classes
• Dance Program
• Poetry Specialist
• 5th Grade Chorus
• String Instrument Lessons
• Woodwind and Brass Lessons
• Beginning Orchestra and Band
• Technology Support
• Teacher Mini-Grants

Mill Valley Middle School (6th – 8th Grades)

In middle school, students select one of the following programs, which meet two hours per week: Art, Chorus, Band, or Orchestra

• Choraliers, Les Chanteuse, Bel Canto, Concert Choir and Chamber Choir
• Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band
• Intermediate, Advanced, and Chamber Orchestra
• Middle School Spring Musical
• Curriculum Based Drama (6th – 8th)
• Technology Support
• Teacher Mini-Grants