The Allied Arts Department at Twinfield is unique in that it is the only program that serves the entire K-12 population. It is comprised of Art, Drama, Health Education, Music, Physical Education, and Technical Education. The Allied Arts team teaches the so-called "specials" in the elementary grades; runs the Explorations program in the middle grades; and offers electives to grades 9-12. Additionally, chorus is offered to students in grades 5-12, and band in grades 4-12.
Twinfield elementary students participate in all of the Allied Arts - art, health, library, music and P.E. - at least once a week in scheduled blocks of time. Allied Arts and classroom teachers also regularly collaborate to interweave these subjects throughout the entire curriculum. When students perform plays, it has been common for music and art teachers to work with the students on the production. As part of cross-cultural studies, the health teacher has helped students design international menus on designated cafeteria days. Once each year, the librarian and P.E. teachers work together to host the Red Clover Celebration to bring to life through games and activities the best of the new books for children. Our commitment to the whole child is also a fundamental commitment to offering Allied Arts in all parts of the curriculum.
