1. Introduction  “My name is... And I am...”  Opportunity for 5th graders “Who knows someone who goes to the Art School?”  Decision-making  Today’s agenda  Introduce student presenters

2. VSAA Overview  Grades 6 - 12 “Who knows where the Art School is?  Attend all day - Shumway School?  9:15 - 4:05 - Dairy Queen? ”  Morning 3 hours academics: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies  Afternoon 3 hours arts: Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Moving Image Arts “What art forms do you study in Arts Block?”  Lunch & Advocacy in the middle  Transportation by school bus  Introduce & show video

3. Applying to VSAA  Everyone must apply  No attendance boundary for Vancouver students  Most openings are for 6th graders  Looking for sincere interest in learning through the Arts, admission not based on talent  Packets available mid-November; due mid-December  Application form with 3 questions  4 recommendation forms  All applicants with complete applications by deadline are interviewed; some attend workshop  Interview like a conversation  Workshop like an arts class  Everyone notified by mail by April

4. Wrap-up  Q & A  Interested?  Take home a brochure (given to teacher)  November 12 Applicant Information Night - tell your family  Thanks!