Classen School of Advanced Studies Visual

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Classen School of Advanced StudiesVisual
Performing Arts Programs

• Courses Needed and Required
• Middle School
• High School

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Middle School Coursework

• 4 core academic classes
• 2 VPA classes as designated by department
• 2 electives of choice
• --Physical education highly encouraged
• --other fine art or computer (if available)

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High School RequirementsState of Oklahoma OKCPS

• 4 Years English
• 4 Years Social Studies Geography/Oklahoma
  History, World History, U.S. History, Government
• 3 Years Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
• 3 Years Science Biology, Chemistry (grades 9,
  10)
• Anatomy/Physiology, AP Environmental Science,
  Physics, Zoology, IB Biology, IB Chemistry
  (choice of at least 1, preferably 2 in grades 11
  12
• 2 Years Foreign Language Spanish, French,
  German (foreign language classes go to level 6)
• 1 Year Physical Education
• 1 Year Technology (computer)
• Beginning with this years freshman class, 2
  years foreign language or 2 years of computer
  classes are required by the state OHLAP

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Classen SAS Requirements for VPA

• At least 2 classes each year in major area as
  designated by each VPA department
• Preferences
• --Other fine arts or academic classes to enhance
  major VPA area, i.e. tech theater for dance
  majors, IB Theater Arts for drama majors, German
  for music majors, yearbook for visual arts majors

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Other Expectations Possibilities

• VPA Certificate
• Issued by department chairs to students who have
  meet a more stringent/rigorous arts course load
  for their high school years.
• Concurrent Enrollment
• Seniors must meet college entry requirements for
  concurrent enrollment and must drop some Classen
  classes (state gives fee waiver for tuition for
  up to 6 hours)
• Metro Tech Programs
• --for students with disabilities who choose a
  more hands-on training than college will provide
• Combination of IB core classes with VPA arts
  curriculum
• --Students must meet prerequisites and academic
  requirements for the IB coursework
• --If there is a scheduling conflict, arts
  classes must take priority

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Side benefits of Cross Curriculum

• Combining fine arts areas along with core
  academics brings a full range of experiences.
• When students experience the arts, they tend to
  perform better academically and on standardized
  tests.