It is the mission of the Southside Christian School Fine Arts Department to provide each student with a well rounded, excellent education in the arts that will enrich, train and encourage the future use of their gifts in the local church and para-church ministries.

The SCS Fine Arts Department recognizes Jesus Christ as the supreme creator of all things (Col. 1:16).  Therefore the following are true:

·         Each student is a unique and special creation of God (Ps. 149:14; Gen. 1:31).

·         Each student is created by God with unique and special talents (1 Cor. 12:7).

·         Recognizing the supremacy of Christ, these talents are to be used in a manner that honors and glorifies the Lord (1 Cor. 10:31).

·         These talents are developmental in nature and require appropriate training by experienced clinicians (Gal. 1:18; Luke 2:42).

·         God has intended the arts to provide aesthetic and emotional benefits to mankind (1 Sam. 16:23; Luke 7:31-32).

·         God has intended the arts to communicate about culture, society, history, and scriptural truth (Eph. 5:19; Ex. 15).

·         The arts are a primary form of praise and worship through the work of the Holy Spirit (Ps. 149:1-5; Ps. 150).

·         The arts have numerous developmental benefits for the student.  Therefore, SCS views fine arts as an important part of the complete curriculum.

·         To provide age appropriate instruction to all students in elementary school and make further study available to interested students in the secondary schools.

·         To offer a variety of experiences in each artistic discipline that will include traditional and ministry opportunities.

·         To develop appreciation of the arts throughout all grade levels.

·         To assist students in the discovery and development of their unique God given talents.

·         To develop self-discipline, critical thinking and problem solving skills in each student.