Arts Academy ECS Family Handbook

Our doors first opened in August of 2015 as a public, K-5 charter school with a focus on arts education. We believe exposure to the arts from a very young age is essential in developing children's natural sense of curiosity and creativity. In addition to the core subjects of Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies, all students in K-5 participate in daily classes for visual art, music, dance, theatre and Creative Movement. Integrating the arts into our academic program only further enhances their ability to grasp new concepts, apply new skills and to make connections across content areas. Located in beautiful downtown Allentown, our students are within walking distance for field trips to the Allentown Art Museum, DaVinci Center, Miller Symphony Hall, Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum and the Arts Park! 

Chartered through Allentown School District, our students attend from many others including Bethlehem, Brandywine, Easton, Catasauqua, East Penn, Northampton, Parkland, Saucon Valley, Southern Lehigh, Salisbury, and Whitehall-Coplay. Enrollment with Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is by lottery. There is no screening nor audition process.

Administration

• Aldo Cavalli, Chief Executive Officer

• Cristal McCollum, Principal

• Amber Kraft, Assistant Principal

• Courtney Henegan, Human Resources & Student Enrollment Administrator

• Nancy Geyer, Student Services Coordinator

• RhaKeith Crosby, Facilities Manager