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The Unified Arts program develops competencies and creative skills in problem-solving, communication, management of time and resources that contribute to life-long learning and career skills. Unified Arts provide opportunities for students to grow as intellectual, creative and spiritual beings. The music program at A. P. Giannini Middle School consists of 3-year, standards-based, sequential classes. The award-winning band, orchestra and choir participate in community performance activities and school concerts throughout the year. Students may choose from a variety of band or orchestra instruments. Extra-curricular activities include English hand bell choirs, Jazz band and other performing opportunites. Drama is a exploratory class designed to introduce students to the world of acting and theatre arts. The objective of the class is to develop the mind, body and spirit so one can participate in the "magic" of live theater.
The visual arts program at A. P. Giannini Middle School offers content standards-based curriculum that begins with exploration in a 12-18 weeks rotation in the 6th grade. Primarily project-based, students explore a wide variety of arts materials, cultural styles and works of art through time. 7th and 8th graders partcipate in a year-long program to study, practive and create individual or group projects through community projects such as murals, annual student art exhibit and auction, SFYA Festival at the de Yound Museum, Pinwheels for Peace Project, etc. in the pursuit of improved complexity and technical skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculptures, ceramics and crafts. For those 8th graders applying for "art" focused high schools, particular attention is given to creating their portfolios. |
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A. P. Giannini PE curriculum follows the California PE Content Standards and focuses on the respective theme of each grade level: cooperation, decision-making and problem solving. Ciannini athletic teams particiapte in all seven sports offered by SFUSD. Our teams' reputations are well-known for their collective City Championships proudly displayed on our gymnasium wall. The school year ends with the annual Jaguar Atletic Awards Dinner to honor atletes, their families and coaches. |
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