Guiding Principles:  

Achievement in the arts demands engagement in the four fundamental creative practices of imagination, investigation, construction, and reflection in multiple contexts.

1. Learners will develop effective work habits of curiosity, creativity and innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration which will transfer to the many diverse aspects of learning and life.

2. Access and opportunity to high quality personalized instruction will be provided for all students by a trained, qualified instructor in the arts

3. Wausau fine arts educators are committed to aligning curriculum with the National Core Arts Standards

4. Develop an understanding of the role of the arts to establish an actively engaged community of lifelong, independent learners

5. Connect to other academic subjects through the arts

6. Arts literacy is vital in developing human potential