The New School for the Arts and Academics
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The New School for the Arts and Academics (sometimes just called the New School for the Arts) is a performing and visual arts charter school
in Tempe, Arizona
. It teaches grades 6–12 in a variety of courses. It is located on 1216 East Apache Blvd. in Tempe, Arizona.
Four English credits are required for graduation as are four math credits and three credits each of science and social studies.
Two credits are required from the same foreign language for graduation.
Variety of awards for Jazz Ensemble and Musical Theater as well as Visual Arts Congressional Recognition awards.
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Charter school
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in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, Arizona
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. It teaches grades 6–12 in a variety of courses. It is located on 1216 East Apache Blvd. in Tempe, Arizona.
History
The New School for the Arts and Academics was founded in 1995 as a high school. In 2003 the NSAA middle school was opened. In 2005 the founding director Ronald Caya retired from his position as Dean. Katy Ferrell-Cárdenas, previously the principal of the middle school, took the position of Dean. Maya Hoel became the middle school's principal. In the beginning of the 2007 school year, Hoel returned to being only an art teacher and is no longer the principal of the middle school. Cárdenas leads both schools.Academics
In addition to the many visual and performing arts courses offered, there are the standard requirements.Four English credits are required for graduation as are four math credits and three credits each of science and social studies.
Two credits are required from the same foreign language for graduation.
Students
Students are diverse and families enjoy the methods of instruction the highly qualified teachers provide.Statistics
The student to teacher ratio is 18:1.Variety of awards for Jazz Ensemble and Musical Theater as well as Visual Arts Congressional Recognition awards.
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