What is required to apply to VSAA?
Apply online by the deadline to be included in the lottery.
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Do students have to take all art forms?
As an interest-based school, students are required to take all six arts forms. After exploring each of them, they may choose to focus in one or more of these art forms.
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Can I do sports while attending VSAA?
Students who wish to participate in sports may do so for a maximum of one sport season (fall or spring only) per school year. They will need to arrange for an early release for the athletic season and may either make up the missed coursework to gain credit in the class or receive a "no credit" [...]
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Is transportation provided?
Vancouver Public Schools provides bus transportation for in-district students. Each of the six district middle schools serves as a hub from which sixth- through 12th-graders are transported to VSAA. Routes will return students to their neighborhoods after the school day ends.
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What is advocacy?
At VSAA, every teacher serves as an advocate for 21-23 students, offering professional attention to each student. The advocate, in cooperation with the student and family, monitors academic progress and planning. Advocacy groups meet twice per week before or after lunch. Advocacy is considered part of the VSAA curriculum and attendance is required.
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What if my student just wants to come for middle school?
Our goal is to offer a diverse and comprehensive arts and academics curriculum to each student. We encourage students to make VSAA a seven-year commitment.
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What music offerings are available at VSAA?
We offer vocal music, strings and instrumental music. We do not offer piano or guitar as part of our general curriculum.
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Can outside activities count for dance or PE?
Dance is a required component of the VSAA curriculum and must be taken.
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Do you have special education?
VSAA does have students in need of special education services. Through an inclusive model, students are given the necessary support to have a positive educational experience.
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Are students in mixed classes or with students in their own grades?
Students are separated in their academic subjects into groups of sixth through eighth grade (blue team), ninth and 10th grade (red team) and 11th and 12th grade (yellow team). Grade levels are integrated in our arts classes and through advocacy.