Visual and Performing Arts Program
Our arts program fosters curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in an inclusive space for self-expression. Through meaningful artistic experiences, students develop communication skills, build resilience, and cultivate empathy and respect.
Objectives of this Program
By encouraging curiosity and problem-solving through artistic exploration.
By providing students with the tools and techniques to express themselves through various art forms.
Cultivate an environment where students learn to communicate and create together.
Celebrate diverse perspectives and ensure all students feel valued and included in the arts.
- Connect students to the broader world by exploring artistic traditions, historical contexts, and contemporary practices.
- Encourage students to appreciate and engage with art across cultures and time periods.
- Use the arts to promote understanding, compassion, and respect for different viewpoints.
- Offer opportunities for students to showcase their work in meaningful community and school events.
- Encourage students to take ownership of their artistic journey and make meaningful creative choices.
- Support opportunities for leadership in the arts, including mentoring, curation, and performance
We celebrate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for students to explore, experiment, and connect with the humanity in the arts.
With performances, exhibitions, and events—including musicals, plays, concerts, art showcases, and artists in residence—students nurture their artistic skills, strengthen community connections, and gain confidence in their creative voice
Learn about our Artistic Showcase Policy here.
VAPA Facilities
Blackbox theater
Band Room
Digital Art studios
Outdoor ceramics studio
Ateiler
A state of the art Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Auditorium with a seat capacity of 538 people
Lobby Art Gallery for rotating exhibitions
Creativity and Art Across Divisions
Early Childhood and Elementary School
- K-5 students take a full year of Visual Arts and a semester each of Drama and Music.
- Pre-K students engage in year-long classes with an Atelierista, nurturing early artistic expression.
- Students explore design principles, experiment with materials, and develop creativity.
- The elementary program bridges into middle school VAPA courses for continued growth.
- 3rd-5th grade students can participate in the annual elementary school musical.
Middle School
- 6th-grade students explore art, music, and drama before choosing a specialized path in 7th and 8th grade.
- 7th & 8th graders can choose electives in Visual Arts (Studio Art, Digital Art), Music (Guitar, Band, Music Technology), or Drama.
- Students can stick with one discipline or switch paths each year.
- Performances like showcases, art shows and concerts highlight student skills.
- Middle school courses build foundational skills and prepare students for high school VAPA programs.
- Students can participate in the annual middle/high school musical.
High School
- High school students take year-long electives for deeper artistic exploration and skill developement.
- The program builds on middle school foundations, allowing for specialization and future artistic growth.
- Students can participate in the annual middle/high school musical.
- Course options include Visual Arts, Studio Arts, Digital Arts, Theater, Guitar, Band, and Music Production.
- IB options include IB Visual Arts HL/SL and IB Music HL/SL.
Annual events: showcasing student work
MS/HS Musical
Elementary School Musical
HS Spanish Play
MS/HS Band Concert
IB Music Exhibition
Elementary School
Community Arts Day
IB Visual Arts Exhibition
Fotoseptiembre
Process Show
PK Art Show
3rd-5th Grade Art Exhibition
K-2nd Grade Art Exhibition
VAPA Galas
