MELLIFLUOUS
Metropolitan School of the Arts Newsletter - November, 2022
What Exactly is Mellifluous?
In coming up with a catchy newsletter title - we searched for a term that incorporates so many of our art forms. Mellifluous = sweet, melodious, harmonious
MSAKC Parent Highlight
Here is what her mother, Jana, has to say. "MSAKC's top notch virtual program has been pivotal in allowing my daughter to pursue professional level ballet training without compromising academic excellence."
We will be looking to expand our virtual program next spring for other practicing artists who find the traditional school schedule and their practice/rehearsal schedules too hectic to balance.
Virtual Option Still Available
Do you feel that traditional school is getting in the way of dance/theater/music/performing?
MSAKC offers an online curriculum through Imagine Edgenuity - credits earned through Imagine Edgenuity are accredited through Cognia and the North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement. Additionally, the NCAA Clearinghouse also approves the curriculum for athletes seeking college admission.
We have a wide range of core content (math, English, science, and social studies) as well as electives (world language, speech, etc) to fulfill the requirements to meet the MSAKC graduation requirements. We can make accommodations to meet any student's level of learning - offering regular courses, honor courses, and AP courses. Here is the course catalog available for Kansas
What is the cost for this program? Parents will pay a $500/year fee for access to the online curriculum from Imagine Edgenuity. You will also pay $50/monthly for student maintenance fee - meaning the time needed to grade work ongoing throughout the month and access to our student information system (Rosario). Parents may opt for a $100/monthly fee for tutoring or academic assistance.
Check out our program at our website
In-Person School Opening for 2023-24 School Year
We will offer the following VPA disciplines: vocal music, instrumental music, theater, musical theater, visual arts, and dance.
We offer a unique block schedule where students will have 6 core/elective classes over two-days and two arts-based classes every afternoon. We are also scheduling every Friday afternoon to be used for field trips, master classes, performances, or other special events. Our philosophy is to allow every student to "shine".
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Proposed Academic Program - International Baccalaureate.
MSAKC also would like to investigate becoming an IB (International Baccalaureate) school. We would like to implement the IB Career-related Program (IBCP). This unique program provides the rigorous IB curriculum and allows integration of the career-related fields in the visual/performing arts. IB offers courses in: dance, literature and performance, music, theater, film, and visual arts, art history, and world arts and culture.
Students would complete 2 IB courses, a reflective project, personal and professional skills, and service components. These blend in perfectly with our intent to provide our students with arts-related internships during their senior year. Student scoring at a certain level on their end-of-course IB exams may also receive college credit by many post-secondary institutions.
The IB program is recognized internationally. Our students will be fully prepared for whatever the next step will be following graduation - advanced studies at a conservatory or college/university.
For more information: Check out this IB website
Metropolitan School of the Arts
Email: msakc@msakc.art
Website: www.msakc.art
Location: 10520 Reeder Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-440-0066
Facebook: Facebook.com/msakansascity
Twitter: @MetroArtsKC