McNair

VAPA Society

What is The VAPA Pathway?

The VAPA Pathway is a program that recognizes students who put in the effort and time to take and succeed in visual and performing arts classes. The amount of classes that are taken and passed with at least a C will increase the students level in the society. For those aiming for the highest level, outside class hours are required. 

Vapa Pathway Program

Teachers:

Ms. Boscacci - Art

Mr. Cardenas - Photography, AP Studio

Mrs. Chan - Band, Orchestra, Piano

Mrs. Fitzgerald - Theatrical Arts

Mr. Mickner - Graphic Design

Ms. Ortega - Art, Sculpture, AVID

Ms. Padilla - Ceramics

Mrs. Unterholzner - Art

Mrs. Yates - Choir, Piano 


Click on the name of a teacher to email them.

Come join us!

Fill out the Google Form to take your first step to becoming a part of the Visual and Performing Arts Pathway here at McNair High School.

Steps to being a member:

Where do you want to be?

Art Novice: 20-30 credits

-Receive a lapel pin to wear at graduation

(examples -

 not actual pins)

Arts Apprentice: 35-50 credits

-Lapel pin and seal on diploma

(example seal)

Arts Master/Renaissance Master: 55+

-Lapel pin, seal, and cord to wear at graduation


A Renaissance Master is one who has taken both visual and performing arts classes. An Arts Master is one who has focused in either visual arts or performing arts.  


Masters must also have 5 hours per year of outside art creation/interaction/participation. This includes going to concerts, museums, creating work outside of class requirements, etc. Speak with the teacher of your main focus to get help with ideas and check the website for posted opportunities.

Description of where and how to document hours is posted on the Requirements page.