To earn a Visual and Performing Arts Endorsement, in addition to diploma requirements, students must:

● Additional credits above diploma requirements:

○ Complete an additional 3 credits in Visual and Performing Arts courses (4 total credits)

○ Complete a minimum of .5 credit in Technology related courses

○ Complete an additional 2 credits in electives (24 credits of courses total coursework)

● Rigor requirements:

○ At least 2 credits of coursework in Visual and Performing Arts must be at an advance level such as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment or other upper level courses with rigorous pre-requisite. (Such as the Studio Art Course, Chamber Choir, or PATHS Dance, Music, or Commercial Art Programs.)

● Proficiency requirements:

○ Demonstrate proficiency in all Visual and Performing Arts standards as demonstrated by earning 3 or better in standards aligned to Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and/or Dual Enrollment courses

● Demonstrate substantial commitment and excellence in Visual and Performing Arts learning beyond our courses with at least 50 hours of content area learning in one or more of the following activities (must be pre-approved by the Visual and Performing Arts Alternative Pathways Coordinator):

○ Complete a content-related internship or work study

○ Participate in content-related co-curricular clubs (Art & Literary Magazine, Drama, Jazz Band, etc.)

○ Participate in Professional Talks & Presentations

○ Other extended content-related learning

○ Present a portfolio demonstrating completion of the above requirements

*At the end of Junior year, in order to be officially “on track” for the Visual and Performing Arts Endorsement and to be able to report this out to college admissions, students must have earned at least 3 credits in Visual and Performing Arts, .5 credit in Technology, and completed 30 hours of additional content area learning.