RIO GRANDE, An independent school serving students pre-K through sixth grade in Santa Fe, NM

The Integrated Arts at RGS

Rio Grande School is one of the only schools in Santa Fe to offer fine arts, physical education, drama, and Spanish, taught by subject specialists, on a daily basis. Our specialists collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate their curriculum, helping students to learn that the world is naturally interconnected instead of organized into discrete areas of knowledge and skill.

Fine Arts
Our fine arts program gives students the skills, knowledge, confidence and experience to express themselves artistically and to appreciate and interpret the world of art. The processes of learning about, exploring, and creating art expand the student's worldview through the unique language of symbols, forms and images found in visual representation.

Drama
Drama is both an art form and a medium for learning. It contributes to the development of the whole person by giving meaning to experience through acting. Students develop greater self-confidence, respect for self and others, an enhanced sense of responsibility, and improved communication and critical thinking skills.

Library & Computer Skills
The multimedia center is an inviting, child-centered environment in which children explore and discover. Students encounter various forms and genres of literature and learn specific library and computer skills. Our multimedia program helps students learn to choose high quality resources for both information and enjoyment.

Music
Our music program inspires creativity to flourish, through experiences in instrumental and vocal music, music theory, guided listening, music history, and world music. Our students explore musical concepts and their applications both individually and as part of an ensemble.

Physical Education & Health
Our physical education program is highly interactive and fun. Every child that enters the physical education setting deserves a safe and nurturing environment with opportunities to develop to their potential at their own pace.  The program provides many opportunities for both challenges and success.

Spanish
The Spanish program focuses on the joy of learning another language. Students learn the basics of grammar and vocabulary by singing songs, playing games, and celebrating special holidays. In the lower grades, speaking and movement guide instruction. In the upper grades, students learn to write in Spanish, but they never leave the fun of speaking and movement far behind.