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Recent sixth-grade graduate Naomi wants to be a poet and a singer one day, and her time at CICS Lloyd Bond provided the creative outlets to nourish these ambitions. Through programs like hip hop, podcasting, and Guitars Over Guns, Naomi gained hands-on, real-world skills—from using professional equipment to writing her own lyrics and collaborating with artists.

This creative freedom actively cultivated her artistry and poetry, giving her a true voice and choice in her craft. CICS Lloyd Bond’s unique blend of creative ownership and real-world skills means Naomi is more prepared to confidently pursue the artistic future she chooses beyond Bond’s walls.

At CICS Lloyd Bond, Mr. Glover’s classroom buzzes with excitement as students dive deep into the world of Hip Hop. Mr. Glover’s approach to Hip Hop with students is to explore five key elements: MCing, DJing, knowledge, graffiti, and breakdancing. He shows students how to leverage hip-hop as a source of self expression, coaching students as they write original songs from journaled feelings. They explore graffiti's artistry, experimenting with various mediums. DJing teaches track blending fundamentals using programs like DJ Pro and mini turntables. For his youngest students the focus is on understanding emotions, creating safe spaces, and joyful affirmations.

Mr. Glover supports CICS Lloyd Bond students to find their voice. By integrating culturally relevant art forms with core academic skills, Mr. Glover helps students develop confidence, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. His classroom has become a vibrant hub of self-discovery, where every beat, lyric, and movement contributes to a joyful and relevant learning experience that resonates deeply with students, fostering artists and thoughtful, expressive individuals alike.