Exploratories
Art
The goal of the art program at Mohegan School is to provide each child with an opportunity to express his/her individual creativity and to develop artistic skills while encouraging independent thinking and creative problem solving. Students work with basic art media in a challenging program that develops confidence, self-esteem, fine motor skills, respect for others, and a love for the artistic process. The program provides a solid foundation for further artistic exploration at the middle and high school levels.
Music
Students at Mohegan Elementary School attend a 45-minute general music class once a week. Students at all levels focus on feeling the beat and rhythm, thinking and singing tunes and responding expressively to music. In second grade, students begin to study music literacy (reading and writing music). This skill is developed through fifth grade. In third grade, students learn to play the recorder. This provides them with another avenue in which to read and play music. It also gives them a feel for playing an instrument and prepares them for fourth grade when they may choose to play an instrument in the school band program.
Band
Band lessons are offered for fourth and fifth grade students. Lessons are available for flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and percussion. Each lesson is about a half hour and occurs every 4 days. Band students should practice their instruments at least 4 days a week for 15 minutes a day to develop proper playing habits and prepare for performances. There is at least one concert a year, usually in the Spring. Although there is much dedication involved, band is a fun and exciting opportunity for children to further their musical education!
Physical Education
The mission of the physical education program at Mohegan Elementary School is to provide each student with the opportunity to develop into a physically literate individual in our society. Each student will have the opportunity to explore and find an activity that they can enjoy for the rest of their life. Every student will leave Mohegan school with the tools to live a lifelong healthy lifestyle.
