THE CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

Academics: 

As new members of the Arts Magnet program, ninth-grade students participate in the Center for Creative Arts (CCA) academic “family.” This means that students are enrolled in History and English classes which are specifically designed to use the Arts in their lessons.  All students have the opportunity to learn new skills and excel, both artistically and academically. Students in the CCA have shared creative interests and a common bond with their classmates and teachers, creating a rich and exciting high school experience.

Core Subjects in the CCA:

9th Grade: English and Living Earth

10th-12th Grade: English and Social Studies

***Honors course options are available at the 9th and 10th grade levels.

***AP World History is not available for Magnet students. A requirement of being in the program is that they remain in the CCA core classes through at least 10th grade. At 11th and 12th grade, students may opt out of the CCA core classes, but they must continue to complete their electives requirement (see below). 

***If a student wants to opt out of the CCA core classes, they must contact one of the CCA coordinators.

***Students are required to participate in at least 3 year-long visual and/or performing arts electives of their choice (one arts elective being at an intermediate level or higher) in addition to being enrolled in the core classes. These courses can be taken over the span of the 4 years the student is enrolled in the CCA.

Electives: 

Because of their strong creative interests, CCA students in the Arts Magnet Program are expected to take advantage of Irvington’s diverse elective course offerings in the arts. At IHS, artistic opportunities exist for everyone from the curious beginner to the most advanced artist. Visual arts courses include Photography, Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, and Digital Arts. In the Performing Arts, students can take classes in Drama, Stagecraft, Dance, Choir, Band, and Orchestra. Irvington, in partnership with Ohlone College, offers the most advanced arts classes in the district, in both the Visual and Performing Arts. Students often participate in Irvington Conservatory Theatre productions, both behind the scenes and on the stage; artists, actors, musicians, and technicians are given the chance to hone their skills for a live audience. Students in the Visual Arts classes are given opportunities to display their art in the gallery on campus for their teachers, peers, parents and the greater IHS community. We are continuously working on expanding the artistic experiences for our students to grow from and enjoy.

Parent Nights: 

CCA Informational Parent Night (Non-Horner Families): 1/29 at 6:00 PM in our theater, Valhalla, by the main parking lot on the right side of the school.

Horner Freshman Open House: 2/5 any time between 6:00 PM -7:45 PM! Come see us for more information about the program in room 23.

How to apply:

Online applications for the 26-27 school year are now open!

Please click on the second tab at the top right of this page to see the application information and links. 

-IHS Arts Magnet and Center for the Creative Arts Coordinators

Questions? Please see the FAQ or email:

Krista Avon at kavon@fusdk12.net

Kristen Buehler at kbuehler@fusdk12.net