“Celebrating Learning Through the Arts and Technology”

Children come in unique packages, with different talents, interests and ways that they learn best. At Nixon Academy, the teachers and staff are committed to recognizing and to developing the potential in every child. Through the arts, the academic curriculum at Nixon Academy is enriched with opportunities for students to develop to their full potential and achieve success in school. Visual and performing arts has been an essential part of the school’s curriculum for over twenty years. Individual creativity is encouraged, historical relevance is examined, and cultural viewpoints are explored and celebrated. Students are engaged in various forms of artistic expression: band, vocal music, dance, drama, and public speaking.

Visual and Performing Arts Program Highlights
As a multimedia arts production magnet, Nixon Academy encourages students to “Celebrate Learning through the Arts and Technology".

• Junior Jammin Jaguars Chorus (Primary 1-3)
• Meet Me In the Rainforest
• Imaginary Trip to New York City
• Multicultural Program
• Nixon Academy Musical Troupe (Upper grades 4-6)
• Nixon Academy Dance Troupe
• “Dig It” An Ancient Civilization Production
• Charlotte’s Web play
• “Gold Dust or Bust” Production
• “Voices of America”

Multimedia Production
Nixon Academy enhances and enriches the learning experience by extending students access to rich sources of information and expertise. Through the use of multi-media technology, Nixon Academy students participate in real-world learning opportunities that prepare them to create, problemsolve, collaborate and communicate locally and globally. At Nixon Academy we develop students who are tech savvy and ready to compete in the 21st century.

JAM (Jaguar Arts & Media)
• JAM Live a broadcast network, in which students record, edit, and broadcast school news and productions.
• JAM Center features a state of the art live performance center.
• JAM Squad comprised of upper grade students who operate the audio/visual equipment, including lighting and sound for our various performances.
• Digital photography equipment, including video cameras and digital cameras.

JAM Sessions
Jaguar in Arts and Media (JAM) sessions is based upon the premise that all learners are unique having their own personal strengths and talents. JAM sessions provide opportunity to cultivate and explore a wide variety of student interests. Each JAM session culminates in a celebration of student accomplishments. The exhibition includes demonstrations, gallery displays, media broadcasts and performance.

JAM Sessions include:
• In the Kitchen with the Kids (cooking classes being videoed for broadcasting)
• Project Runway (sewing classes in prep for a fashion show)
• Jewel Mania (jewelry making classes with an exhibit as a culminating event)
• The Garden of Nixon (“how to” gardening techniques created in a brochure
• Sculpting Scholars (pottery making with an exhibit as a culminating activity)
• Digital Art (illustrating short stories through digital media)
• The Hand Bell Chorus (hand bell instruction and performance)
• Key into Keyboarding

Powerful Community Partnerships
Nixon Academy of Multimedia Arts Production Magnet has entered into several partnerships that support students in broadening their educational experiences.

• Magnet Advisory Board
• Friends of Arts Education at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
• GST Information Technology Solutions
• California State University, Long Beach Kinesiology Department
• California State University, Long Beach Salsa Dance Club