• Talent Enrichment for Art and Music in Suffolk (TEAMS) mission is to inspire and nurture the creative potential of every child through advanced and enriching art and music programs. We aim to cultivate a deep appreciation for the arts, foster artistic expression, and develop critical thinking and collaboration skills. By providing a dynamic and supportive environment, TEAMS empowers students to explore their passions, build confidence, and achieve artistic excellence.  TEAMS is designed for 4th and 5th grade to help students acquire and practice advanced skills that scaffold off their classroom knowledge going beyond the standard grade-level arts curriculum.

    Throughout the program, students will engage in a variety of activities aimed at enhancing their artistic abilities as well as 21st Century Learning Skills. Additionally, they will have opportunities to participate in field trips and other artistic and performance enrichment activities.  

    To ensure these students benefit fully from this program, the following expectations must be met within the talented music and art classrooms:

    • Complete in-class music and art enrichment assignments

    • Demonstrate appropriate behavior in music and/or art classrooms

    • Actively participate in music and/or art classroom activities

    • Show an acceptable level of music and/or art-related skills

    • Attend all scheduled TEAMS classes, rehearsals, showcases, and performances

     

    CRITERIA FOR PROGRAM ENTRY

    All rising 4th graders will be considered for the TEAMS program based off of the following criteria:  

    • A positive attitude and willingness to learn 

    • Submission of TEAMS assessment 

    • Audition evaluation

    • Passing score on the art assessment

    • All forms, student/parent agreement, teacher agreement, and media release, returned to art and/or music teacher