Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

This academy supports our population of talented youth who excel in the Arts. Students participating in the AVPA will have a choice of one of three areas of focus: music, theatre, or visual arts.  The AVPA is housed at Chopticon High School. 

An education in the arts can enhance academic achievement, social and emotional development, civic engagement, and teamwork.  It can also improve a child’s confidence, motivation, and concentration.  Participation in a strong arts program provides not only the opportunity to understand and appreciate the dedication needed to find success as a performer or artist but also develops cultural citizens who are creative thinkers and problem solvers.  The development of these skills will help today’s graduates to be successful no matter their chosen field of study.   

The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA), housed at Chopticon High School, is a pathway that strives to support our population of talented youth who excel in the arts.  AVPA meets the needs of our highly abled arts-inspired youth who exhibit desire and motivation to pursue higher levels of achievement and learning in the arts.  Students participating in the AVPA will have a choice of one of three areas of focus: music, theatre, or visual arts.   

Find out more with our informational brochure.

Academy Applications for the 2023-2024 school year will open on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

For more information about the AVPA, please visit our break-out session at your child's Rising Freshman Orientation Night event. 

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Applicants will complete the online application with a parent/guardian. Applicants will also include a brief essay describing interest in the arts, and a teacher recommendation from a visual art, theatre/ELA, or music teacher is required. 

The audition and interview are major factors for academy admission. Auditions will take place at Chopticon High School on a date to be announced. Once your application is complete, you will be directed to a web link that contains all necessary audition information and materials. Applicants will be briefly interviewed at the time of the audition. The audition is then scored by the AVPA team.