Students will be required to achieve a minimum requirement of 80 hours of arts-related extracurricular activities during their high school career. This requirement will be gradually rolled out over the subsequent four years.
Students graduating in school year 2023-2024 must complete at least 45 hours engaged in approved arts-related extracurricular activities.
Students graduating in school year 2024-2025 must complete at least 60 hours engaged in approved arts-related extracurricular activities.
Students graduating in school year 2025-2026 and beyond must complete at least 80 hours engaged in approved arts-related extracurricular activities.
Definition of Extracurricular Activities:
The Office of Arts Education defines an extracurricular activity as any arts participation above and beyond the regularly scheduled school day for which students are NOT receiving course credit. These activities may be school-sponsored or take place outside of the school day or building.
Logging Extracurricular Activities
Students are responsible for logging their activities and hours and turning them into their mentor teacher according to the deadline. Click here for the Extra Curricular Log.
Music:
Ensemble Practices & Performances
Master Classes
Community Band/Orchestra/Choir Group
Participation in the Orchestra Pit of a Musical
Band Council
Private Lessons
Solo/Ensemble
Regionals/State
Tri-M
Dance:
Community Dance Classes
Master Classes
Festival Performances
Step Team
Choreographing Performances
Studio Training (off campus)
Dance Honor Society
Visual Art:
Studio Hours
Community Classes
Workshops
Public Art Creation
Internships or Apprenticeships
Art Clubs
Participation in Art Competitions
Theatre:
Community Theatre
One Act Competition
Speech & Debate
Improvisation Performances
Costume/Prop/Scene Shop Hours
Drama Club
Arizona Thespian Leadership/Membership
All Areas:
Summer Camps or Classes
Internships/ Apprenticeships
Outside the school day rehearsal
Performing at Community Events
Mentoring/Teaching/ Tutor with Feeder schools (not paid)
Performing maintenance, clerical work or other supportive services to an arts organization including those in the school.
Volunteering at School/ District Festivals
Attending performances/shows