
Welcome to
Dwight Rich
School of the Arts
K-8 An Artful Learning School
At Dwight Rich, we will be:
- Engaging students with a Bernstein-inspired “Artful Learning” model of arts integration aligned to Michigan grade level standards.
- Implementing Project Based Learning based on the BIE model.
Dwight Rich School of the Arts offers unique learning experiences for K-6 students utilizing technology and art labs, along with dance and music studio spaces.
What is Arts Integration?
Arts integration is a teaching approach where students construct and demonstrate their learning through an art form. Students engage in a creative process which connects an art form to their subject(s) of study to enhance their understanding. This involves visual, performing, music, media, and communication arts.
What Makes Dwight Rich Special?
- Technology-based learning and arts programming.
- Art labs, technology labs, dance, music and performance studio space.
- Content and teaching resources: Project-based Learning, Aldebran Robotics
The Artful Learning Model
The four main quadrants of this model encourage and support best teaching practices while improving the manner in which both students and teachers learn.
They are:
- EXPERIENCE
- INQUIRE
- CREATE
- REFLECT
Dwight Rich School of the Arts will:
facilitate Arts Immersion Weeks – engaging students in arts creation and learning through an Artist-in-Residence program that increases student exposure to the arts, culminating in school-based performances and family programs at the Wharton Center.
Dwight Rich Partners with the Best
Contact Dwight Rich
Fax: 517-755-1169
Susan Basso, Principal
susan.basso@lansingschools.net
Shannon Harris, Assistant Principal
shannon.harris@lansingschools.net
Lamar Wilson, Assistant Principal
lamar.wilson@lansingschools.net
Crystal Knight, Secretary
crystal.knight@lansingschools.net
School Hours
2022-23 School Year
8:55 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Half day 8:55 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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22 Mar
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(PCAC) Parent Community Advisory Council Meeting 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM(PCAC) Parent Community Advisory Council MeetingDate: Mar 22Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Cafeteria at Eastern High School 626 Marshall St. Lansing, MI 48912Cost: FreeCalendar: Dwight Rich School Calendar
Free dinner and childcare will be provided.
The conversation will focus on Graduation Requirements for all High Schools Seniors and Attendance Still Matters!.
The full PCAC calendar can be found on our website at www.lansingschools.net/pcac
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24 Mar
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End of Third Marking PeriodDate: Mar 24Calendar: Dwight Rich School Calendar
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27 Mar
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No School - Spring BreakDate: Mar 27Calendar: Dwight Rich School Calendar
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28 Mar
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No School - Spring BreakDate: Mar 28Calendar: Dwight Rich School Calendar
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29 Mar
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No School - Spring BreakDate: Mar 29Calendar: Dwight Rich School Calendar
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