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The mission of Encore Junior / Senior High School for the Performing & Visual Arts is to provide a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers students innovative preparation for a University education and pursuit of the arts.
We are currently Enrolling students for 2009-2010 school year
SERVING GRADES 7 - 12
NO INTER DISTRICT TRANSFERS NEEDED
STUDENTS MUST PROVE CALIFORNIA RESIDENCY ONLY
FREE PUBLIC SCHOOL, NO TUITION
(Lab fees may apply)
ALL STUDENTS WELCOME, REGARDLESS OF LEVEL OF TALENT
MAXIMUM ACADEMIC CLASS SIZE 28 TO 1
Encore is a school that has been developed to help students that love the performing and visual arts succeed both academically and artistically. On a campus that will offer a longer school day, but NO OFF CAMPUS HOMEWORK.
Encore will focus on challenging each individual student to prepare them for college. Whether a student is planning on a career in the arts or not, Encore will help them prepare for a successful future.
COURSES
Offering academic courses by credentialed teachers in all core areas of state standards from low level learners to AP, all students will be expected to hold at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average with no D's or F's to avoid academic probation.
Students will have a study hall each day to complete on campus homework and ask teachers questions about homework for accurate answers. Students will be leveled according to ability in order to keep classes challenging.
In our arts conservatories, students will have the opportunity to explore areas of Dance (ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, and lyrical), Music (instrumental and vocal), Theatre (dramatic and musical), Visual Arts (all mediums), Creative Writing, and Commercial / Technical Arts (music recording, stagecraft, film) These classes will be taught either by certificated professionals or credentialed teachers. All students are required to provide an audition piece prior to enrollment in order to place them according to level of ability. That way, experts will be challenged as much as beginners.
NEW! SPORTS CONSERVATORY
In addition to a variety of performing and visual arts, Encore Jr./Sr. High School offers a variety of competitive sports programs. Students interested in playing club soccer or club golf can do so at Encore High School. We have brought on some of the best coaches to teach these competitive level sports. On campus, we also offer tournament karate and general P.E. that includes volleyball, basketball, and beginning karate.
GET READY FOR COLLEGE, GRADES SEVEN THROUGH TWELVE!
The Encore development team has studied several successful models of similar types of public schools. A couple of constants by adding a strong art program to the school model has helped students get motivated to come to school and work hard academically so they can be an active part of the arts programs.
At Encore, a college education is top priority so the administration of several highly successful schools across the state have been very candid in teaching our administration their secrets. By imposing the UC and CSU minimum entrance requirements as Encore's graduation requirements, the students of Encore will be well equipped to step onto a college campus. Encore is also a member of the Bridges program offered by Victor Valley College and have a full time guidance counselor to help students plan for their college career.
DON'T DELAY, ENROLL TODAY!
If you are interested in enrolling your child, please come to the office to fill out an enrollment packet. You will need a copy of the last report card, immunizations, birth certificate, and proof of California residencey.
Encore is a WASC Candidate
Click here to view our status on the WASC website
All high school courses have been submitted for course transferability to both the UC and CSU systems.