School's Evaluation of the Program

Contract Summary
 Contract: 24-25-1338
 District: BETHPAGE UFSD
 Artist: Tilles Center, Long Island University
 Program: How to Survive Middle School
 Art Form: Media Arts (MA), Theatre (TH)
 Grades: 8
 Program Dates: 2/13

Evaluation Summary
 Evaluator: Brent Chiarello, Director of Fine & Performing Arts
 Grades: 8
 Dates: 2/13/2025
 Submitted: 2/14/2025 3:29:28 PM

Ratings
Rating System: 1-5 points: 1=poor; 2=fair; 3=good; 4=very good; 5=outstanding

3
Artistic Quality of Presentation
Artist demonstrated skill and dedication to their art; repertoire was appropriate and well-chosen for students' age and interest levels; art form was presented in an enjoyable, artistic manner.
3
Artist's Interaction with Students
Artist effectively engaged students in the program; artist listened to student comments/questions and responded appropriately.
3
Educational Quality of Presentation
Artist helped students to understand this art form and the creative process; artist demonstrated relationships between art form and other curriculum areas; artists helped children to see/hear with greater discrimination; artist used vocabulary terms that were within the grasp of students.
3
Student Response to Presentation
Artist engaged students' interest and attention; applause and laughter was genuine and enthusiatic; restlessness was minimal; when invited to participate, students were eager; questions to artists indicated that students understood the presentation.
3
Quality of Presentation
Speakers could be easily heard; performers could be seen; lighting, props and sound effects were effective; costumes were imaginative, colorful and appropriate; elements of surprise and humor were included in presentation; program was well-paced; program began and ended on time.
Not applicable
Study Guides/Support Materials
Please enter your comments below regarding: a) whether or not materials were provided to schools before the performance; b) whether or not these were provided in a timely manner; c) whether or not they were useful to teachers in preparing the students
Would you recommend this program to other school districts?
No
The teachers after seeing the show decided it would not be appropriate for our students.
Suggestions to artists for improvement:
We thought there would be more connection between the 'magic' and message of anti-bullying and making it through adolescence
Please include any additional comments you care to make.

        
        
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