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Welcome to the PALCS Center for Performing and Fine Arts
Welcome to the PALCS Center for Performing and Fine Arts
The Center for Performing and Fine Arts (CPFA) provides high-quality, arts-intensive education to Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS) students who successfully audition and are accepted into the program. Whether attending classes on-site in West Chester or through online options, students benefit from an engaging, collaborative educational community led by highly qualified faculty.
CPFA is proud to be a 2024 nominee for the prestigious Main Line Parent Love Award and a Family Favorites Recipient, highlighting our commitment to excellence in arts education.
The CPFA Mission
The CPFA Mission
In a community that nurtures emerging creative artists, the PALCS Center for Performing and Fine Arts (CPFA) inspires and fosters artistic growth, ethical responsibility, professionalism, and a purposeful life inspired by the arts.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Enrollment at CPFA is a commitment to an arts-intensive education. Students are admitted based on their interest, availability, and readiness to meet the program's expectations.
CPFA is open to students in grades 6–12 who are enrolled in the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS).
Middle school students are expected to explore a variety of disciplines across the arts.
High school students may begin to concentrate on one or two disciplines in their junior and senior years.
All courses run on a full-year basis; students are expected to remain enrolled for the entire academic year.
Students must demonstrate responsibility, consistent attendance, and readiness to collaborate in a focused learning environment.
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