District Art Department Overview

The Meriden Public Schools Art Department is comprised of nineteen music teachers servicing students in grades K-12. All students currently receive the following arts education:

Grades K-5

• All students in Grades K-5 receive weekly art classes with a certified art teacher

Grades 6-8

• All students in Grades 6-8 receive art instruction 1-2 time each week along with periodic art enrichment classes
• Students are exposed to diverse mediums including introductions to three-dimensional forms, ceramics and more.

Grades 9-12

• Art at the High School level is elective-based. However, there is a one-credit arts requirement for graduation
• Options:
  • Ceramics
  • Three-Dimensional Forms 
  • Painting
  • Drawing and Illustration 
  • Digital Photography
  • Crafts
  • Jewelry Making 
  • Elements of Art 
  • Adaptive Art
  • Expressive Art