40% OF THE SCHOOL DAY IN ARTS CLASSROOMS
7 YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE ARTS TRAINING
15O PERFORMANCE & EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
25 GUEST ARTISTS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS HOSTED ANNUALLY
RIGOROUS, PRE-PROFESSIONAL ARTS INSTRUCTION
At SDSCPA, we believe learning through the arts transforms lives. Students spend 40% of their day in rigorous, pre-professional arts instruction led by award-winning educators and industry professionals. With programs in music, dance, theatre, design and production, creative writing, and visual media arts, our evolving curriculum fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking while building pathways to higher education and careers in the arts.
AUTHENTIC SPACES
We are proud to offer dedicated, authentic spaces for artistic creation, from professional theaters and film studios to visual arts galleries and dance studios. These environments reflect the standards of professional artistic practice and inspire students to meet high expectations with discipline and passion.
STUDIO HABITS OF MIND
Guiding our work is the nationally recognized framework of the Studio Habits of Mind, which cultivates the habits that artists—and innovators—need to thrive. Students learn to develop craft, engage and persist, envision possibilities, express meaning, observe deeply, reflect thoughtfully, stretch and explore, and understand art worlds. These habits are not just artistic tools; they are life skills that foster curiosity, voice, and agency.
ACCREDITING COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY AND PRE-COLLEGIATE ART SCHOOLS (ACCPAS)
As we continue to grow and strengthen our arts programs, we are actively pursuing accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools (ACCPAS). This process affirms our commitment to artistic excellence and ensures that our school meets the highest national standards in arts education.
