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Visual Arts

Visual Arts in Jeffco

Visual arts programs are an integral part of the core curriculum offered at every Jeffco school. 

Jeffco Public Schools provides high-quality instruction, emphasizing a balance of studio art creation, critique and analysis and history. Students receive a curriculum based on the Colorado Academic Standards in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, digital media, sculpture and ceramics.

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Students working on art

Support Jeffco Visual Arts

Jeffco supports student artists, in large part, with the help of the Jeffco Schools Foundation.  Through community support, Jeffco Schools Foundation works to strengthen our arts community, invest in our visual arts educators, and stimulate growth in our young artists.  

Donate

Jeffco celebrates student artists in our spring art show season.  Join us at our art shows to experience awe, live inspired, build community, and support our kindergarten through 12th grade artists.   

Attend Jeffco Art Shows

Visual Arts Curriculum and Courses

These visual arts curriculum guides demonstrate what Jeffco students are studying by grade level as they progress through the school year. This course of study is based on Colorado Academic Standards, developed by the Colorado Department of Education.

These guides identify the courses that are commonly taught at these grade levels. Courses can be adjusted based on the differentiated needs of individual students. For specific information, please contact your school.

View High School Visual Arts Courses

Jeffco Electives Vision

Jeffco Electives aims to be at the forefront of electives education, providing equitable programming opportunities, spaces where students belong, and experiences that endure a lifetime.

Jeffco Electives Mission

Jeffco Electives advocates for the needs of standards-aligned, robust programming; where students feel safe to take risks, explore their unique interests, develop their potential, and experience diverse perspectives.

Strategic Plan for the Arts

Mission

Jeffco’s Strategic Plan for the Arts guides our work towards providing instructional excellence and extraordinary student experiences. Jeffco Arts advocates for the needs of standards-aligned, robust programming; where students feel safe to take risks, explore their unique interests, develop their potential, and experience diverse perspectives.

Vision

In order to meet this mission, our vision is to be at the forefront of arts education, providing equitable programming opportunities, spaces where students belong, and experiences that endure a lifetime.

Contact Us

Curriculum and Instruction

Phone: 303-982-6684