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.

COUNSELING The Counseling Department at SDSCPA supports each student’s academic, artistic, and personal journey. Our counselors provide personalized guidance in academic planning, college readiness, and career exploration, while fostering emotional well-being and resilience. Through workshops, individual counseling, and collaboration with faculty and families, we help students navigate challenges and celebrate their creativity. With a strong focus on the arts, we empower students to grow as individuals and artists, preparing them for success in school and beyond. COUNSELORS Stephanie Cavada Grades 10-12: Last names A-K Mail Kristen Dunphy All 6th and 7th grade students Mail Alyson Santana All 8th & 9th grade students Mail Kara Teschner Grades 10-12: Last names L-Z Mail Jessica Hernandez Registrar Mail COURSE CATALOGUE The SDSCPA Course Catalog contains the scope and sequence as well as the course descriptions for the arts and academic classes offered at SDSCPA. This guide is designed to assist students and families plan coursework for the upcoming school year and to understand the pathways to graduation. PDF

AUDITIONS At the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA), every student joins our arts community through audition and choice—because we believe passion and commitment to the arts are at the heart of learning. Our auditions are the first step in a journey of growth, designed to discover each student’s potential and passion for the arts in a pre-conservatory program where the arts are as vital as academics. In this way, auditions set the tone for the dedication, creativity, and professionalism students will carry throughout their artistic journey. IN-PERSON AUDITIONS In-person auditions during the fall invite middle school students to explore their passion for the arts in a collaborative, workshop-style setting where curiosity and enthusiasm shine for our 6th-8th arts program. High school students present portfolios or performances that demonstrate their growing professionalism and artistic focus for our 9th-12th pre-conservatory program. ONLINE AUDITIONS Online auditions are accepted year-round for students ready to share their creative voice from anywhere. START YOUR ARTISTIC JOURNEY All prospective families must complete a San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) School Choice Application . Families from outside SDUSD will also need to provide Interdistrict Attendance Permit documentation—details are shared during the audition process—before a student can be formally accepted and enrolled. Admission to the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) begins with an audition. Explore our audition requirements and take the first step in your artistic journey. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

STUDENTS EARN AN AVERAGE OF 17 UNITS OF COLLEGE CREDIT 32 WEIGHTED COURSES ARE OFFERED 100% GRADUATION RATE $14.4 MILLION OF SCHOLARSHIP MONEY EARNED LAST YEAR THE ART OF THINKING CRITICALLY At SDSCPA, we take pride in developing sophisticated, literate, and critical thinkers ready to engage in the global economy. Our rigorous academic program challenges students to think deeply, communicate clearly, and apply intellectual curiosity across all disciplines. Rooted in a culture that values both scholarship and creativity, our students graduate prepared to innovate, lead, and make meaningful contributions to the world. ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS AND ARTS INTEGRATED CURRICULUM We offer students a wide range of opportunities to expand their academic horizons. Through our partnership with San Diego City College, students can enroll in dual-credit courses that fulfill both UC/CSU admission and high school graduation requirements—over 90% of SDSCPA students complete at least one college course. Our curriculum also includes Honors and Advanced Placement options in the arts, English, mathematics, science, and history/social science, as well as innovative UC Curriculum Integration (UCCI) courses that combine academic rigor with creative, arts-based learning. HONORED FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) holds the highest level of accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)—a comprehensive review process that affirms our commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and student achievement. WASC accreditation ensures that our academic programs meet the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement recognized across California and the nation. SDSCPA is also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s “Best High Schools,” an honor that highlights schools demonstrating exceptional academic performance, college readiness, and equitable access to opportunity. These distinctions reflect SDSCPA’s dedication to preparing students for success in both higher education and the creative industries. STUDIO HABITS OF MIND At the heart of our work is the Studio Habits of Mind framework, which cultivates students’ ability to develop craft, persist, envision, express, observe, reflect, and explore. These habits build the intellectual discipline of a scholar. Students learn to question deeply, think critically, and translate ideas into action through curiosity and reflection. By engaging in these habits, they strengthen analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication—skills essential to all academic and creative pursuits.

ENGLISH The English Department at SDSCPA cultivates culturally literate, articulate, and analytical students who value academic and artistic expression. Through a rigorous, arts-integrated curriculum, we strengthen communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and ethical awareness. Students engage with diverse texts and develop a deeper appreciation for literature and language. With UC Integration, AP, and City College courses, we prepare students for postsecondary success and empower them to become confident thinkers, readers, and writers who engage thoughtfully with the world. FACULTY Adi Mullen English Educator Mail Bridget Persons English Educator Mail Geneva McCoy English Educator Mail Lynda Young English Educator Mail Becky Chun English Educator Mail Andrea Padilla English Educator Mail Tyler Sharp English Educator Mail Michelle Stewart English Educator Mail

MATHEMATICS The Mathematics Department at SDSCPA provides a rigorous, Common Core–aligned curriculum that builds a deep understanding of concepts and skills across all grade levels. Through the Math Practice Standards, we emphasize critical problem-solving, creativity, and perseverance, fostering a growth mindset and resilience in every learner. Our mission is to help students approach math with confidence, seeing it as both an academic discipline and a real-world tool. Through collaboration, inquiry, and authentic applications, we prepare students to reach their full potential and succeed beyond the classroom. FACULTY Bryan Constantino Math Educator Mail Emil Mayor Department Chair Mail Jean Dugan Math Educator Mail Lindsay Ten Math Educator Mail David Flores Math Educator Mail Priscilla Aguillar Math Educator Mail Kelly McNeil Math Educator Mail

ADMINISTRATION Mail Principal Timothy Farson Timothy Farson brings an unwavering sense of commitment and passion to his role at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA), a nationally renowned institution celebrated for its ability to personalize artistic and academic achievement for a highly diverse student body. Under his leadership, SDSCPA maintains the highest expectations for students and staff, fostering an environment where something truly extraordinary happens each day. Raised in a small rural town in Ohio, Farson experienced firsthand the transformative power of the arts. For him, the arts provided a place of belonging, self-discovery, and the freedom to explore beliefs, curiosities, and personal voice. Inspired by his high school drama teacher, Ms. Meggitt—who recognized his leadership potential and created opportunities despite his own self-doubts—Farson developed a deep appreciation for the role the arts play in empowering student voices, whether expressed through visual art, performance, or leadership. Farson began his university studies in Philosophy at Kent State University before transferring to New York University in search of a more urban and artistic environment. His life took a profound turn on September 11, 2001, when he witnessed the fall of the World Trade Center towers. This experience brought a deep awareness of humanity’s universal need for connection and voice—an awareness that would later inform his belief in art’s ability to give expression to diverse perspectives, including those often silenced. In 2009, Farson began his teaching career at SDSCPA as an English and middle school science teacher. Over the years, he has served in numerous leadership capacities, including Journalism Adviser, ASB Student Government Adviser, School Site Council member, and Department Chair. Throughout his tenure, he has been a steadfast advocate for preserving and enhancing the school’s distinctive and transformative learning environment. Farson leads from the heart, guided by the philosophy that engaging hearts engages minds. This approach extends beyond the classroom into his daily work with staff, students, families, and the broader arts community. A philosopher by nature, he continuously reflects on ways to amplify student voice, create innovative learning environments, and establish sustainable infrastructure in the face of challenges such as inadequate education funding. Farson is deeply committed to uniting the SDSCPA community through a shared vision of delivering a transformative arts and academic education—one that inspires hope, fosters connection, and empowers the next generation of creative leaders. Mail Associate Prinicipal Roxann Hatfield Mrs. Hatfield is the newest member of the SDSCPA administration. She is not a stranger to the SDSCPA family having taught in the Science Department for 12 years and then serving as the school’s Graduation Coach for the past 6 years. She is excited to be part of such a visionary team. She has served on a variety of committees and organizing 6th and 9th grade Bridging Days. She believes that all students can learn and each student has a special path/ journey in place for them but it is up to them to take the first step. Educators serve as the facilitators in molding our young people into well-rounded individuals who can take on the world. Mrs. Hatfield holds a Bachelors of Arts in Biochemistry from UCSD and earned her Administrative credential and Masters in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University. She is a native Californian. Mail Associate Principal Richard Ojeda Looking into the future through the lens of equitable opportunity, Mr. Ojeda’s approach to education has been that of fairness, honesty, collaboration, and accountability. A native San Diegan, Mr. Ojeda attended Sherman/Brooklyn elementary schools, to include Roosevelt/Wilson middle schools and graduated from Hoover high school in 1992. After graduating high school, Mr. Ojeda enlisted in the United States Navy where he served a tour in the Persian Gulf (Operation Desert Watch) and was stationed in Pearl Harbor, HI. Upon his honorable discharge from active service, Mr. Ojeda pursued higher education and found his passion working as an Education Specialist for students with severe cognitive and physical disabilities. Working with families, Mr. Ojeda advocates for inclusion, ensuring every student has the same access to education. Earning his master’s degree in special education, Mr. Ojeda now supports our community via administrative leadership. Mail Instructional Coordinator Laura Schiavo Laura Schiavo is a violinist who whole-heartedly believes in the power of arts education and its ability to transform lives. She started the violin at age three and has been in love with music ever since. Laura was born in California, but spent most of her childhood moving around the country as an Army kid. She always felt challenged in making new friends and starting over at new schools every few years and longed for a true sense of belonging. When she moved to North Carolina in 1997, she joined her 7th grade orchestra at school. For the first time, she felt like she had a place at school where she was meant to be. She was around like minded people who loved music in the way she did, in the same way that music spoke to her heart. This experience and finding this sense of belonging and community in her middle school orchestra was the beginning of her journey to become an orchestra teacher herself. Her passion for education began with the desire to give the same gift of belonging and love to students that changed her whole life. She was thrilled to join the SDSCPA team in the 2022-23 school year as Instructional Coordinator for the Academics to support teachers and students in ensuring the highest quality instruction in every classroom in communities where everyone is loved and valued. She loves being part of the SDSCPA team to continually create that feeling of belonging and community in our entire school that she experienced first in orchestra. Laura loves the intersection of arts and academics and strives to honor students as artists through the lens of everything they study at SDSCPA. Education has been her lifelong passion and she began her teaching career in the San Diego Unified School District in 2008. Prior to coming to SDSCPA, Laura was a Resource Teacher for the MSAP Grant in SDUSD’s VAPA Department and had been a classroom teacher for thirteen years. She taught orchestra and math at CPMA Middle School for five years and taught elementary orchestra for eight years at Paradise Hills, Penn, Perry, and Zamorano Elementary. Laura has a BA in Music from Point Loma Nazarene University with a concentration in Music Education, and an MA in Educational Leadership and Administration from Brandman University. She holds an Administrative Credential and California Single Subject Teaching Credentials in both Music and Foundational Level Mathematics. In 2012, Laura received the Schuchman Award for Excellence in Music Education from SDUSD and also received the CMEA Elementary Music Specialist Award. She received the CMEA Middle School Specialist Award in 2020. In 2017, Laura traveled to Washington D.C. to be on a team of teachers working with NAfME and the Library of Congress and she became a Teaching with Primary Sources Curriculum Writer; her curriculum can be found on the NAfME website. She was a member of the 2018 California Department of Education Visual and Performing Arts Standards Advisory Committee as the standards were revised, which are now the adopted California Arts Standards. Mail Artistic Coordinator Sam Robles Sam Robles is a Grammy-nominated musician, educator, and arts leader whose career bridges world-class performance and transformative arts education. As a performer, he has recorded and toured internationally with acclaimed artists including Solange, Ziggy Marley, Lauryn Hill, Kamasi Washington, Kelis, and Weezer, with his work featured on Grammy-nominated albums and film scores. A founding member of the Tropi-Funk ensemble Jungle Fire, this band has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as one of LA’s best live bands, captivating audiences across the globe. Equally dedicated to education, he serves as Instructional Coordinator for the Arts at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, where he co-designs curriculum, coaches teachers, and advances pre-conservatory training aligned with national arts standards and accreditation. His leadership has extended statewide through roles with The California Arts Project and traditional comprehensive high schools, where he developed innovative, culturally relevant programs, secured major arts funding, and guided thousands of students and educators. Rooted in his belief that excellence in the arts transforms lives, Mr. Robles continues to inspire the next generation of artists while maintaining an active and vibrant performance career. Mail MSAP Grant Instructional Coordinator Susan Strasser Susie Strasser received her B.A. in English and Psychology from UC Davis in 2000. She returned to San Diego and received her Masters in Education from UCSD in 2003 and her Administrative Credential from SDSU. Since starting at SCPA, she has taught AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Psychology, American Literature, 9th grade English, Martial Arts, PE, and AVID. Susie is also head of the Creative Writing Department, which inducted its first majors in the 2011-2012 school year and teaches all the Creative Writing classes. In addition to teaching high school, Susie also teaches Kung Fu and Tai Chi at a local martial arts school. Over the past decade, she has competed in international tournaments in California, Florida, and Taiwan and has performed in China. Mail CGSP Grant Instructional Coordinator Acacia Thede Acacia Thede is an accomplished education professional with over two decades of experience as a teacher, administrator, and human resources leader. She currently serves as Instructional Coordinator for the San Diego Unified School District, where she leads the Golden State Pathways Program, fostering strategic partnerships and expanding college and career opportunities for students. A former Chief Human Resources Officer, Acacia has advanced equity initiatives, designed teacher pipeline programs, and championed workforce diversity. She also teaches as a Lecturer in the School of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. Holding a Master of Arts in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Iowa, Acacia is committed to ensuring all students have access to meaningful college and career pathways that prepare them for future success. Mail VAPA Facilities Manager Aaron Rumley Aaron Rumley brings a rich blend of theatrical production, technical expertise, and organizational leadership to his role as Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Facilities Manager at SDSCPA. With more than twenty years of experience in theatre production and stage management, Aaron ensures that the school’s performance spaces, technical operations, and artistic environments run smoothly and creatively. Professional Background: •Theater Production Specialist – Previously served as Production Manager at North Coast Repertory Theatre, where he managed all aspects of staging, scheduling, technical coordination, and logistics across diverse productions. •Stage Management and Design – Skilled in both sound design and hands-on production, Aaron has supported shows ranging from Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Great Nome Gold Rush to Rabbit Hole and Wit. •Technical Coordination – Known for his ability to merge artistic vision with practical infrastructure, ensuring performances meet both creative and technical standards. •Leadership and Collaboration – At SDSCPA, Aaron partners closely with faculty, students, and staff to uphold the highest standards of performance practice, safety, and resource management. Aaron’s leadership keeps SDSCPA’s creative heartbeat strong—ensuring that students and faculty have the technical excellence and supportive environment needed to bring their artistic visions to life. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Cruzanne Conrique Mail Administrative Assistant Riza Gonzales Mail Site Tech/Parent Portal Maria Avina Ramirez Mail Attendance Clerk Lashawn White Mail Transportation/Enrollment Maria Reyes Barajas Mail Receptionist Eric Schlumpf Mail Finance Clerk Andrea Gutierrez Mail Auditions Coordinator Mark Raines Mail MSAP Grant Resource Teacher Anne Marie Manibusan Mail Enrollment

WORLD LANGUAGE Our mission is to foster language proficiency by engaging students in regular, meaningful practice that promotes both written and oral communication in the target language. We are committed to supporting each student's growth through clear expectations, self-assessment, and collaborative review, ensuring high standards in both participation and academic performance. By working closely with counseling staff, we aim to place students in courses that best support their language development, equipping them for success in their language-learning journey. FACULTY Annie Burnham World Language Educator Mail Violetta Perez-Smith World Language Educator Mail Maria Ramos World Language Educator Mail

CREATIVE WRITING The Creative Writing major nurtures aspiring writers through studying literary greats, developing unique voices, and engaging in publishing projects. With mentorship from professionals and creative challenges, students gain skills for success in college, conservatories, and careers in writing, journalism, and beyond. GRADUATE WITH COLLEGE CREDIT Earn up to 10 college units for Creative Writing classes like fiction, nonfiction, scriptwriting, and poetry. What sets SDSCPA apart from the rest? LEARN MORE FACULTY Department Chair Erin Fetters Erin Fetters is a graduate of California State University at Fullerton with a Masters degree from Nova Southeastern University. She has danced in college repertory companies at both Humboldt State University and CSU Fullerton, as well as local jazz and modern companies. She has competed in Irish step dancing, both as a Championship level solo dancer and in team dances at the local, regional and national levels. Most recently, she has studied hip-hop dancing at Culture Shock San Diego and has attended workshops with such contemporary dance greats as Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio and Wade Robson. She began teaching at SDSCPA in 1996 and has taught English, History and Drama as well as Dance and Creative Writing. She has worked on numerous Main Stage productions at SDSCPA, ranging from choreographer on shows such as Peter Pan, Bye, Bye, Birdie, Footloose, Grease, Macbeth, Othello, Much Ado, The Hot Mikado, and RENT to directing previous performances of Into the Woods, South Pacific, The King and I and Kiss Me, Kate. Her most recent production was acting in tandem with Ms. Roxane Carrasco to co-direct and co-choreograph the smash hit, Chicago. She joined the Creative Writing department three years ago and works with our aspiring, young middle school authors. She is the current Senior Class advisor, is on the Instructional Leadership Team as well as a member of the Governance Team. Mail Creative Writing Educator Bridget Persons As an SCPA and San Diego Junior Theatre Alumna, Bridget seeks to thread student arts passions through the English Core standards. She has served as Department Chair, WASC Coordinator, Impact Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator and Using Data Project Facilitator, and is credentialed in English and CTE Performing Arts. Outside of campus, you may have found her in the lighting booth of the Ocean Beach Playhouse or in the waves at dog beach. Mail Creative Writing Educator Geneva McCoy Geneva N. McCoy is a graduate from San Diego State University. She holds a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics with a Minor in Classical Music concurrently with advanced TESOL (Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language) and a Bilingual Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development Teaching Certification. Mrs. McCoy has specialized in curriculum design, assessment, and placement for both native and non-native English learners throughout her educational and professional career. She has taught a variety of English classes both in the U.S, China, and remotely to international students abroad as well as international English immersion programs. Though she has a passion for teaching English, she additionally studied music and trained as a vocalist since early childhood and has used some of these skills to also teach students theatre. During the 2020-2021 school year Mrs. McCoy won the SDUSD VAPA Rising Star Award. This award was to recognize the work she did establishing community partnerships with TransenDance, Playwrights Project, The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, and a theatre program she established prior to arriving at SDSCPA. Mail Creative Writing Educator Lynda Young Lynda E. Young received her Bachelor of Arts in Literatures of the World from the University of California, San Diego. Her own secondary education included four years in an award-winning S.C.P.A. dance program and an additional two years as a Drama and Musical Theatre major. Her work as a community volunteer and activist led her to San Diego S.C.P.A., where she completed her teaching credential under one of its most beloved English Language Arts educators at the time: Timothy Farson. For almost a decade, she has strived to provide rigorous E.L.A. education for budding middle school artists, and she hopes to continue serving them for many years to come. Mail CREATIVE WRITING PUBLICATIONS Inscribe Inscribe is a school generated writing and visual arts anthology. Lyrical Lyrical is a literary magazine of Creative Writing student's original work. The Production The Production is the school magazine.

BELL SCHEDULE TRANSPORTATION ACADEMIC RESOURCES STUDENT ACTIVITIES CORE ACADEMY SITE CALENDAR CLASS OF 2026 Calendar CALENDAR BELL SCHEDULE A/B Day Early Release/ PD Early Releases Dates - No Late Bus Service TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE DOWNLOAD CORE ACADEMY Use this space to tell users more about yourself or to describe what Students can recover full-day absences by attending Core Academy, a free Saturday program offering academic support and enrichment. Each session makes up one missed day. Sign up through the main office or counseling center, arrive on time, bring schoolwork, and stay for the full session to earn credit. business does. Click to edit the text. SIGN UP STUDENT ACTIVITIES SDSCPA offers a variety of student activities during lunch and after school, including clubs, tutoring, and staff-supported programs in the Creative Genius Lab. Activities List ACADEMIC RESOURCES Below are helpful online resources for parents and students to support learning, communication, and school success. POWERSCHOOL Stay connected with real-time access to grades, attendance, schedules, and assignments. The portal helps parents and students track progress and communicate with teachers easily. CLEVER Clever is your one-stop hub for all your learning apps and resources. Just log in once to access everything you need for class—assignments, tools, and more—all in one place! CANVAS Canvas is your online classroom. Log in to view assignments, submit work, check grades, join discussions, and message your teachers—all in one place. Stay organized and on track with everything you need for school! CLASS OF 2026 WEBSITE

WHERE ARTISTS ARE NURTURED: WELCOME TO THE SDSCPA. The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) is a premier 6–12 public magnet school offering both rigorous academic instruction and pre-professional training in the visual and performing arts. With comprehensive majors in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, and design & production, students receive intensive, hands-on education from expert artist-educators. SDSCPA prepares students for college, conservatory, and careers by fostering discipline, creativity, leadership, and critical thinking within an inclusive, diverse community. Our students graduate ready to excel—artistically, academically, and personally. VISION All students will complete a pre-collegiate curriculum in the arts and academics. All students will demonstrate they are (1) prepared for conservatory study in the arts and (2) a sophisticated, literate critical thinker ready to engage in the 21st-century creative economy. MISSION Through a safe and supportive learning environment, we will fulfill our promise to students by: Offering a rigorous pre-collegiate scope and sequence of courses in the academics and arts Ensuring all students have access to diverse industry professionals in the arts and academics Providing a passionate, student-centered staff dedicated to ensuring all students experience success Providing ample opportunities for innovation, creativity, and critical thinking 4 POINT STRATEGY FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SDSCPA 4 Point Strategy for increasing student achievement using the framework of Marzano High Reliability Schools and ACCPAS SARC The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. MSAP This 5-year grant to amplify the arts supports the following initiatives and opportunities on the SDSCPA campus. GUIDING PRINCIPLES The SDSCPA fosters a nurturing, inclusive environment emphasizing empathy, diversity, lifelong learning, and transformative arts education. SSC & SGT At our school, the School Site Council (SSC) and the Site Governance Team (SGT) work together to support student success through shared decision-making. The SSC is made up of parents, staff, students, and the principal, and is responsible for developing and monitoring the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), as well as overseeing how certain state and federal funds—such as Title I and LCFF—are used to meet the needs of our students. The SGT complements this work by focusing on broader aspects of school life, including policies, schedules, and overall educational quality. Together, these groups ensure that a wide range of voices help guide the direction of our school. Meeting Minutes

DESIGN & PRODUCTION The Design and Production Department at SDSCPA sparks creativity and builds technical mastery in performance and exhibition design. With industry-standard training and real-world experiences, students develop skills, collaboration, and professionalism to become innovators ready to impact the arts and society. LEARN MORE What sets SDSCPA apart from the rest? WORK WITH CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT Work with technology and equipment not found on other middle or high school campuses such as lighting and sound boards, LED theatre lights, sewing machines, woodworking tools, and projection systems. FACULTY Production & Design Educator Harrison Lange, Dept Chair After building a career in the live entertainment industry with a focus on lighting, sound, and scenic design, Harrison Lange transitioned into education, bringing a wealth of experience to the classroom. Formerly the Associate Technical Director at Bay Street Theatre, Lange honed his technical skills while collaborating with renowned artists such as Julie Andrews, Jason Alexander, and Don Roy King. Lange’s versatility extended beyond theatre, with technical design contributions to major live events, including the 2023 Super Bowl and LA Marathon. Lange's commitment to the future of live entertainment is evident in a dedication to integrating emerging technologies with a strong emphasis on sustainability and safety. In the educational setting, Lange draws on this extensive experience to inspire students to push boundaries, effectively utilize technology, and contribute to a safer and more sustainable future for the industry. Mail Production & Design Educator Tristan King Graduating with his M.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technology, with a focus on Lighting and Sound, Tristan King spent two years touring; eight months in China with Sound of Music, two months with Elf, and 8 months with The Wiz. King decided to leave the touring world and go into education, providing industry standard skills and connections to students. Having a background in audio production, King has designed and mixed concerts in his home state of Mississippi, as well as Maine and Utah. King pushes artistic expression, creativity, and freedom in his classroom. Mail