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Good News @ Central VPA

Students doing a gallery discussion about The Normal Heart in English class. They walk the Academic Center, sharing thoughts on the walls.

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Black History – Performances Across the Month and Beyond

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By Alysia Ford

15 of our students are entering the Walgreen Expressions Challenge with Visual Arts

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Students partaking in the SLPS Learn and Earn, Harris Stowe Finish Line, and Early College Admission programs

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The CVPA Care Team recognized 13 ninth grade students for having a 3.8 or higher GPA for the 1^st semester. Additionally, 11 students were recognized for maintaining a 99% or above attendance rate for the 1^st semester. The students received an award and was able to select a gift of their choice from the variety of items purchased. This incentive was a morale booster for all students. The students agreed to become peer leaders in an effort to directly and in directly encourage their classmates to strive for academic excellence and improve their daily attendance. We are extremely grateful for the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation for providing the monetary resource to be able to recognize some of our most marginalized students.

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Mission and Vision

Our Mission: Central Visual and Performing Arts High School fosters independent thinking in a creative and challenging environment, provides a diversified curriculum and environment, and prepares bright and talented artists for higher education and opportunities in the arts.

Our Vision: Central Visual & Performing Arts High School leads in fostering intelligence, creativity, and independence. We encourage innovative teaching and learning in a community that is inclusive as well as compassionate.

Welcome to the Central VPA Principal's Corner

Thank you for your interest in Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. We serve students in grades 9 through 12 and are located in the Southwest corner of Saint Louis. Central Visual and Performing Arts High School is focused on synergistically developing both the artistic and academic student. The Southwest Complex, located at Arsenal and Kingshighway, is near many cultural and civic venues including Shaw's Botanical Garden and Forest Park. In addition, the school is just a few minutes away from the Grand Center Arts District, Powell Symphony Hall and the Fox Theatre.

Central Visual and Performing Arts High School is a place for families to choose for the chance of a lifetime for their student. The staff, both academic and artistic, are exceptional in their respective fields. From previous careers ranging from biochemist to professional photographer, you can expect nothing but the best from the staff at Central.

While being challenged in the classroom, there are many other opportunities to make your child’s high school experience a fantastic one. We have a nationally competitive Debate team, a chapter of the National Honor Society, a rigorous Advanced Placement program, a strong partnership with COCA, and many other excellent opportunities.

In closing, I strongly encourage you to visit the audition requirements page. You will find directions towards securing a place for your son or daughter to excel both in the classroom and in their intended art major. If you are interested in a tour, feel free to contact me to schedule one.

Fondly,

Dr. Kacy Seals Shahid, Principal
kacy.seals@slps.org