The Richmond County School System believes that all students deserve access to the arts as part of a well-rounded education.  Education in the arts propels students to work creatively through interdisciplinary study and gain a better understanding of our diverse community.  Students develop their critical thinking skills and cultivate visual and aural literacy which leads to a stronger ability to express themselves in a meaningful way.  A rigorous fine arts education empowers students to think creatively, critically, and objectively to develop the whole child.