Alma Martinez
Fine Arts Academy
2024-2025 Admission Application
Application Window: December 18, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. through January 26, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Deadline for Applications: January 26, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Fine Arts Academy Overview
Alma Martinez Fine Arts Academy is a 5th and 6th grade fine arts program. The academy is designed to integrate fine arts pedagogy with core content instruction. Artists will be immersed in Dance, Music, Art and Theatre instruction. The learning environment at the academy engages artists to explore the arts while creating and innovating. Learning at the academy gives artists “voice and choice” to create, invent, tinker, and explore with the result being high quality and authentic products. Artists will use 21st century skills including collaboration, communication, creative thinking and critical thinking, while completing various stages in the Studio Habits of Mind.
Application Considerations
When deciding to apply for the Alma Martinez Fine Arts Academy, families should consider the unique learning environment at the academy. Applicants should be:
Current 4th or 5th graders interested Fine Arts.
Inquisitive and excited about learning in a collaborative environment.
Interested in learning with enhanced technology availability.
Performing on or above grade level in reading and math.
Currently passing all classes.
Interested in developing 21st century skills including, communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, character, and citizenship.
Receiving satisfactory citizenship grades for the current school year.
Submitting your application
Once you have read and understand the admission criteria, click here to submit your application.
You might consider typing essay answers in a word processing program prior to beginning the online application. You will be able to copy and paste answers from a word processing program into the online form- especially if you will be completing more than one application.
If you would like to view the application before opening the application submission form, view the preview application link below.
Paper applications must be submitted to:
MISD Student Service Office
609 East Broad Street,
Mansfield, Texas 76063
817-299-6360
STEP 1: Complete the Application
· Applications are available December 18, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
· Applications must be submitted online or to the MISD Student Service office located at 609 East Broad Street by February 3, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Online applications will not be accepted after 11:59 p.m.
STEP 2: Application Review and Selection Process
· After a completed application is submitted, the application will be reviewed.
· After the application deadline, applicants will be entered into a lottery.
· Artists enrolled in 4th grade at Norwood Elementary Fine Arts Academy will receive a seat at the Martinez Intermediate Fine Arts Academy. 5th grade artists enrolled in the Martinez Intermediate Fine Arts Academy will receive a 6th grade seat.
· There are 100 5th grade seats and 100 6th grade seats. Acceptance into the Fine Arts Academy is subject to lottery placement and seat availability.
· Learners from each MISD intermediate campus will be represented at the Fine Arts Academy.
· Learners who are not offered a seat will be placed on a waiting list in an order determined by a random lottery.
STEP 3: Notification Process
· All learners will be notified on March 08, 2024 after 4:00 pm of their Fine Arts acceptance status.
· Admitted learners will need to reply to their Fine Arts Academy invitation by 4:30 pm on March 22, 2024.
· Learners who do not accept the invitation by the deadline will forfeit their seat at the Fine Arts Academy and that seat will be filled from the waiting list of applicants.