Building Math Achievement Through the Arts By Leigh Mays Traditional math classes conjure images of equations, graphs, charts, and worksheets. However, math is so much more! As Destiny School of the Arts Middle School math teacher, I try to incorporate an artistic or creative integration in each major math skill to build engagement, retention, and […]
In an educational landscape that often prioritizes academic achievement and standardized testing, there is a growing recognition of the value of integrating arts and music into a rigorous academic curriculum. By fostering a holistic learning environment, our school embraces this approach and offers students a multitude of benefits that extend beyond traditional academic excellence. In […]
by Jennifer Wigfield Choosing private education over public was definitely not something I had planned. In fact, at one point I probably could have classified myself as an inadvertent public school snob. I can’t really explain the process that took place that so well-formed this snobbery, but somewhere along the line, I created a prejudice […]
Message from the Director It has been an amazing school year. We’ve enjoyed field trips, family bingo night, Mother’s Day Tea, and so many other special days. Thinking of all these great moments, I realize that what I love most is the COMMUNITY we have been building here at Destiny. There is a “Culture of […]
The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, and families. This year’s event is April 16–20, 2018! We’re so excited for a week long celebration of our youngest learners! Here’s the schedule of activities for this year’s […]
Join us for one of our upcoming Open House events at Destiny School of the Arts. We offer our students a unique private school experience where academics incorporated with performing arts combine to create the ultimate educational and fine arts experience. Experiential learning through arts integration lends itself to both academic excellence and happy students! […]
By Jennifer Wigfield & Dan Christiansen An Immersive Experience: Imagine you are a young child embarking on your first day of Kindergarten. Today in class you are learning about Mexico. Now, you have never heard of Mexico and its rich culture, nor have you ever even seen the long, winding form of Mexico on a […]
At the end of every year, Loudoun Times-Mirror gives people the opportunity to vote on the “Best of” people, places, and businesses in Loudoun County. Local businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, hair stylists, gyms, schools, firemen and police officers, salons, spas, tire shops, local celebrities, churches, and dog groomers, etc… all have a shot at being […]
By Nichole Bottini Young children are often referred to as “sponges.” They absorb the information provided to them quickly and their rate of retention far exceeds that of an adult. Young children have an extreme tolerance for the unknown, making them much more receptive to new information. Language educators realize the benefit of capitalizing on […]