DNA INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS...PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Please see the pages that follow for general information about this program.  If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Katryna Sacco, Arts Program Leader, by phone or email at katryna.sacco@dsbn.org

Current Grade 8 students must do the following: 

• Complete the Online Application

Current secondary school students wishing to transfer to Laura Secord must do the following:

• Complete the Online Application/Audition Form Request an Alternate School Request Form from your current secondary school and submit this form to Laura Secord’s Guidance Department.

PLEASE NOTE:  TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR OUT-OF-BOUNDARY STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE DNA ARTS PROGRAM.

In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, this is to advise you that the personal information collected here is done so under the authority of the Education Act R50 1980, c129 as amended, and will be used to develop an appropriate education/career plan.  The personal information will be protected and retained as per the protection of privacy legislation and the retention schedule of the board.

DISTRICT OF NIAGARA ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS

What is the DNA Arts Program?

The District School Board of Niagara has incorporated into the regular program of study at Laura Secord Secondary School the District of Niagara Academy for the Arts (DNA Arts) program.  It allows passionate and committed Arts students the opportunity to concentrate their studies in the Arts while also completing the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

To be eligible for the DNA Arts Certificate, students must complete a minimum of two (2) Arts credits per year and must complete a total of at least eight (8) Arts by the time they graduate (please refer to the Pathways Chart on the next page for more information in that regard).

In addition, students are expected to participate in related school groups, attend workshops, community activities, and other enrichment activities as required.  These expectations are outlined in detail upon admission to the program.  Please note that enrolment in the program is conditional and reviewed annually.

What programs are available?

DANCE

Dance majors receive instruction in contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, tap, and other stylistic techniques. Students learn to choreograph dance pieces and focus on the theory of dance.

DRAMA

Drama majors explore various forms of drama and techniques in grades 9 through 12. Creating and presenting dramatic works is a crucial component of studying this art form.

MUSIC

Music majors study the disciplines of band, strings, or vocal music. Specialty after-school class in music repertoire allows students to work either solo or in small ensembles to study various music styles.

MUSICAL THEATRE

Students wishing to major in this discipline take drama in grades 9 through 12. Specialty courses in grades 11 and 12 focus on dramatic production and musical theatre.

VISUAL ARTS

Students take a visual arts course in grades 9 through 12. Specialty courses are offered in grades 11 and 12, focusing on drawing and painting techniques or set design.