Introducing Beacon Charter High School for the Arts
MISSION “Beacon Charter High School for the Arts develops artistic thinkers by nurturing self-expression while preparing our graduates with the academic skills necessary for sustained postsecondary success.”
HISTORY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS ✓ Founded in September 2003 by Jack Lawhead and Paul Collette ✓ Moved to current facility in 2006 ✓ Opened middle school, Founders Academy, in 2015 ✓ Home to Rhode Island Teacher of the Year in 2013 and 2017 ✓ Named one of the Best High Schools in America seven times (US News and World Report)
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US • 231 students from all over the Rhode Island • 50-60 students in each grade • Small class sizes • Tuition-free public high school • Same requirements as all public high schools • Safe, supportive, and accepting school culture • College prep curriculum
BEACON ORGANIZATION CHART
FACULTY • 100% Certified, Highly Qualified Faculty • Strong commitment to school’s student artists and mission • Strong special education team working in classrooms supporting all student artists with IEPs
CURRICULUM Students choose 1 of 3 arts majors upon enrollment: ▪ Visual Arts ▪ Theatre Arts ▪ Culinary Arts Students spend 20% of their high school career immersed in their art College preparatory curriculum required for all students No electives All courses required
VISUAL The Visual Arts program exposes students to various media and the deeper theories behind art making, art history, contemporary art practice, experimentation and innovation. THEATRE Theatre students investigate this art through experiences in performance, evaluation, study, analysis and the creative process. CULINARY The Culinary program immerses the student in an intense experience exploring both classical and modern techniques of cooking and baking as well as theories of food and restaurant management .
SPECIAL EDUCATION ● Services provided following “push in” approach whenever possible-inclusive model with special educator co-teaching. ● Each student with an IEP is assigned to a Special Educator/ Case Manager. ● Local Advisory Committee meets monthly-typically first Tuesday of each month.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ● Parents favorably viewed the school’s efforts to partner with families: Beacon Schools = 97% RI Average = 81% ● Favorable view of teachers and administrators: Beacon Schools = 97% RI Average = 87%
STATE TESTING • Beacon participates in mandated state testing and supports our student artists as they prepare for these assessments • Student artists buy into intensive academics because we allow them to be immersed in their passion 20% of their academic careers
A DAY IN THE LIFE • School runs 8:00am to 2:35pm • Sixty-five minute academic blocks • Daily IDEA block for Intervention, Discussion, Enrichment, and Achievement • Advisories
TRANSPORTATION/LUNCH ● Busing available for residents of Burrillville, North Smithfield, Cumberland, and upper Diamond Hill in Woonsocket ● RIPTA bus stop down the street from the school ● Beacon participates in Federal School Lunch Program ● Wide variety of after school activities
APPLICATION PROCESS ● Apply directly on our website at http://www.beaconart.org/admissions.php ● Limited high school seats/Waiting lists ● Shadow opportunity ● Applications active only for the current year (A new application required every year.) ● Application deadline: Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 4pm ● Lottery held Friday, March 1, 2019
For more information: beaconart.org facebook.com/beaconart
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