MELLIFLUOUS
Metropolitan School of the Arts Newsletter - October, 2022
Student Highlight
Judith states, "This is my fourth year using MSAKC and it has helped me tremendously. It allows me to be able to train as a dancer full time and have my education in the palm of my hands at the touch of a button."
We are proud to partner with Judith as she continues to grow as a ballet dancer and allow her to achieve her dreams.
Photo Credit: Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios
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".
Want to Know What a VPA School is Like?
Many of these schools are high academic performing schools - often recognized at the state and national levels. This is firm proof that teaching arts through academics and academics through the arts works.
One high performing VPA school is Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), in Santa Ana CA. Enjoy this video produced by OCSA featuring one of their most famous graduates, Matthew Morrison. With several local professional artists like Paul Rudd, Jason Sudekis, Rob Riggle, or Eric Stonestreet, one can only dream of what the possibilities are for our students!
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
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