MISSION STATEMENT OF WISSAHICKON HIGH SCHOOL:

"The mission of the Wissahickon School District, a community rich in diversity and committed to educational excellence, is to empower each student to excel by delivering to each student the highest quality integrated program which addresses the unique needs and potential of each student, developing community-wide technological, cultural, scientific, and educational partnerships, and promoting lifelong learning so that each individual can contribute in full measure to the healthy, safety, welfare, and prosperity of the community and each of its generations."

ART DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT:

"The goal of the Art Department is for students to develop skills using various media and gain an appreciation of art and art history in order to become well-rounded individuals in today's society. Each course emphasizes creativity, experimentation, and problem-solving."

RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR ART MAJORS:

For those who wish to further their studies and recieve a degree in the arts in colleges and other art schools, it is necessary to create a well-developed portfolio during senior year. Art major students should consider taking a variety of different art classes to display an effective, well-rounded portfolio and works of art. Some recommendations are: Art Media I and II, Honors Art, Portfolio, and other electives such as Computer Graphics, Ceramics, Photography, and 3-D Expression.

Information and quotes taken from the 2005-2006 Wissahickon High School Program of Studies