Elementary Visual and Performing Arts

A: Unfortunately your child cannot be in an instrumental class in 6th grade without previous instruction. The 6th grade classes are taught at an intermediate level and in order to ensure the success of your child, we will not place a beginner in that class.

A: Your child may use his/her own instrument if the VAPA teacher evaluates the instrument to be in good playing condition.

A: Yes, the instruments are checked out to each student individually once the liability form is submitted to the VAPA teacher.  The student is responsible for practicing at home and bringing the instrument to school on VAPA days.

A: You can contact the Curriculum & Instruction Office at (714) 628-5452 and we will gladly accept it.

A: Yes. All K-4 student in OUSD are participating in Art Masters which introduces students to the elements of art by studying certain artists and then preparing a related hands-on art project in the classroom. Additionally, K-4 teachers are receiving professional development on arts integration so that students are taught their core content in conjunction with the arts.