Pershing Middle SchoolFine Arts Magnet

3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd.Houston, TX 77025

Gymnastics

Orchestra

Choir

DanceArt

The Art Program Goal: Develop the ability to observe,

appreciate, and experience a variety of art techniques.

Develop an appreciation for different cultures and famous artist throughout history.

Semester long classesStudent Art Work:

Music Production students will create original music, audio and

video projects using computers, professional music software such as Ableton Live, www.ableton.com real and electronic instruments.

Students will learn about all aspects of music and technology simultaneously.

All styles of music are taught including rock, rap, electronic, dubstep, techno, pop, classical, blues, jazz, country and more!

Students will learn the entire process of creating, recording and publishing their original music, audio and video projects.

Band Program Beginning Band Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Jazz Band

Guitar Program Beginners Intermediate Advanced

Dance Program Ballet Jazz Modern Tap

Demographics

STUDENT TEACHERS

WhiteMultipleHispanicAsian P. I.African A.

WhiteMultipleHispanicAsian P. I.African A.American I.

Educator’s Experience

1-5 years 6-10 years 11 or more0%

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TAKS Assessment Data

Reading Math Writing Social S. Science0%

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The Pershing Philosophy

Pandas are: Positive Prepared Polite Productive Prompt

 

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2011-2012 National School to Watch

Pershing Middle School was recently named as a “National School to Watch” meaning we strive for :

academic excellence we are developmentally responsive to our

student’s needs we are socially equitable in our practices–

providing all students with high-quality teachers, resources, and support.