MELLIFLUOUS
Metropolitan School of the Arts Newsletter - January, 2023
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
Great Conversations are Happening
Contact us if you need more information or check out the website: www.msakc.art
2023-24 Registration is Now Open!
A quick summary of the registration process:
1. Complete online application
2. Complete a request of school records from current school (to determine educational placement)
Open Houses and Informational Meetings have been scheduled for this month and February. Check below as well as our calendar on the home page of the website.
National School Choice Week
Here is a video from the NSCW entitled "What It Is and What It Is Not"
A report was released in late November of 2022, from the AP/NORC of the University of Chicago, that focused on why parents leave public schools. The report highlights the top reasons what parents see as the largest obstacles facing them in current school settings:
1. low expectations of student achievement
2. inequality of school funding
3. getting and retaining teachers
4. lack of parental involvement
5. lack of student discipline
6. quality of instruction by teachers
7. bullying
8. low test scores
9. quality of curriculum
10. no enough art/music opportunities
MSAKC is a registered private school with the Kansas Department of Education. As such, we are considered a school of choice for residents of both sides of the MO/KS stateline.
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".
Metropolitan School of the Arts
Email: msakc@msakc.art
Website: www.msakc.art
Location: 9948 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-440-0066
Facebook: Facebook.com/msakansascity
Twitter: @MetroArtsKC
MSAKC Open House/Information Meeting (Afternoon)
Monday, Jan 16, 2023, 02:00 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church Elca, Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
MSAKC Open House/Information Meeting (Evening)
Monday, Jan 23, 2023, 07:00 PM
Atonement Lutheran Church Elca, Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.