Professional artists teach drama and dance classes throughout the school year which uncover talents, build self-esteem and confidence, and increase the desire of students to apply themselves in school. Tutors also volunteer to work in the classrooms during the day to assist teachers in classrooms that have up to 37 students in each class.

Developed in 2000, this program is directed by Diana Anton. For the past ten years, students, who met their reading goals at year-end, had the opportunity to perform in an annual fine arts production called Festival of the Heart. This school year, the Festival is discontinued and arts and literacy initiatives are changing to better serve the students.