The Center for the Arts and International Studies, a full-school magnet at Perkins Elementary, emphasizes motivating educational opportunities through the infusion of arts and foreign languages into the traditional elementary curriculum. Gifted students receive French instruction.
Students have the option of receiving instruction in instrumental music.
The program curriculum is specifically designed to support admission to the Center for the Arts and Communication Studies middle school program at John Hopkins Middle School. Arterial busing is available at no cost to the parent. The academic teachers work closely with the arts teachers to integrate curriculum for more relevant learning experiences. All students study foreign language on a daily basis. The emphasis on hands-on instruction is evident in all classes.