Encourages joyful, active learning
Arts Integration: Our Heart and Soul
At Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts, we don't just teach the arts—we teach through the arts. Arts integration means students might explore geometry by creating sculptures, understand history through dramatic performances, or discover scientific concepts by composing music. When creativity connects with core subjects, learning becomes memorable, meaningful, and exciting.
We're proud to partner with the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, which provides our teachers with ongoing professional development in arts integration practices. This partnership, modeled after the Kennedy Center's renowned approach, ensures our educators have the tools and inspiration to bring this dynamic teaching method to life in every classroom.
What does this look like in practice? Students don't just learn about fractions—they experience rhythm and pattern through music. They don't just read about ecosystems—they create visual art that shows the connections. This is learning that sticks, because it engages the whole child.
In addition, SRCSA has been working closely with Focus 5, an Arts Integration consulting firm. Focus 5 has been working with staff and students to continue to grow our Arts Integrated curriculum.
At SRCSA, students explore math, science, language arts, and social studies through art, music, dance, and theater - where creativity brings every lesson to life.
Helps students make and express personal connections to content
Develops students’ abilities to apply learning to new situations and experiences
Helps students understand and express abstract concepts
Stimulates higher level thinking
Builds community and helps children develop collaborative work skills
Connects students to authentic learning that matters to them
Provides opportunities for all learners—including struggling learners—to be successful
Increases intrinsic motivation to learn
Committed Teachers
Our teachers are passionate about bringing learning to life. Every educator at SRCSA receives ongoing professional development in arts integration, learning innovative ways to connect creativity with core subjects. This means your child's teacher isn't just knowledgeable - they're constantly growing, inspired, and equipped with fresh approaches to help every student succeed.
Robust Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed for depth, not just coverage. When students explore the California Gold Rush through theater, they're not just memorizing dates - they're embodying historical characters, understanding motivations, and making connections that textbooks alone can't provide. When they investigate fractions through music composition or ecosystems through visual art, learning becomes multi-dimensional. This creative approach means students achieve goals in both the arts and academics, building knowledge that truly sticks.