Key Partnerships
Inbox IT
Inbox It services offer Professional Development in technology for all staff after installation of technological equipment inclusive of the computer lab and usage of classroom technological tools. .Microsoft certification will be offered for the teachers. INBOX IT Services‘ will ensure that the atmosphere of HIAT is infused with advanced technology. The classrooms will be equipped with the latest technology gadgets such as; laptops, smartphones, IPADs, digital and video cameras, audio recorder, and tablets as well as technology classes for the students weekly.
Indiana Ballet Theater of Northwest Indiana
A partnership between HIAT and the Indiana Ballet Theater will help move HIAT forward in the performing arts program and is valuable because HIAT will receive expert advice and consultation for no fee. Indiana Ballet Theater of Northwest Indiana will also provide services such as, dance instruction in the ‗Encore Program and After School Program‘, which will consist of art instruction involving technique for all students and the
afterschool program which involves choreography and will be offered by choice. Instruction will portray the benefits of dance, broaden the mind, enhance self-esteem, guide students to be more career-minded, encompass embracing of the senses of touch and using the body and the mind, and assist in anger management, problem solving, and expression of emotions. Indiana Ballet Theater will offer professional development quarterly for teachers and prior to the opening of school instruction to reinforce lessons for the Encore Program. Indiana Ballet Theater will be an intricate part of HIATs success in the performing arts strategic plan and supporting the implementation of standards-integrated arts Services will be offered once a week per semester to the students.
Rubio Music
Rubio offers rental of instruments curriculum and will give on site lessons to students after school. The lessons will be 45 minutes, once a week after school and the Encore Program. Rubino offers Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced classes with instruments and vocals. Depending on the level of the student, he/she wil l learn:
to read and write music, how to communicate through music, music theory, how to play and take care of a musical instrument, how to play with others in band and/or orchestra, and students will be trained in sound engineering. Students may produce CD and/or music video.
The Boys and Girls Clubs, of Northwest Indiana is a non-profit organization that inspires and empowers all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances. BGC may provide after school programs and activities and may partner
with HIAT for afterschool mentoring and tutoring. Each of these tentative partnerships provides opportunities to support learning and success for HIAT students.
Jungle Dove Productions will partner offering training in theater, drama presentations and stage productions during the After School and the Encore Program once a week during the semesters.
Sharla Sings, will partner offering; Choral Training, Vocal Coaching, Theory and Harmony, and Choir during the Encore programs once a week during the semester.
The Healthea Health Education may offer quarterly programs to promote good health through educational training, bodily exercises, and culminating activities for the community.
Theatre at the Center offers instruction and introductory stagecraft class, set design, technical theatre, and painting for the stage. Instruction in each of the classes will highlight the collaborative nature of theatre, the importance of problem solving in a
group, personal responsibility, and integration of math, art, and hands-on innovation within the arts environment. The classes will be inclusive in the Encore and After School Program once a week during the semesters.
Bekami Productions is privately ran by Beverly Kimani. She is a licensed music and elementary education teacher, who will offer group and private lessons during the afternoon and after school hours throughout the year in general music, stringed
instruments, keyboard, vocal music and music theory. Through music, she will reinforce writing, reading, math, and social studies skills. Students will learn to read and write music, sing on pitch, sing solo or with a group, and play and care for instruments. Students will perform in plays, musicals, and for various occasions.