Four-year course of study in one CFA discipline area — Dance, Musical Theatre, Theatre or Visual Arts — with the opportunity to enroll in more than one discipline as an upperclassman.
CFA discipline classes meet daily for 90 minutes and are worth two honors-weighted credits
Classes are taught by a faculty of professional arts educators actively involved in the local arts community, supplemented by workshops and master classes led by guest or visiting artists.
Opportunity to take elective courses unique to the CFA program including CFA Show Choir Honors; Stagecraft & Production Honors; Entertainment, Design & Technology Honors; and dual-enrollment Modern Humanities and dual-enrollment Women & Gender Studies.
No academic prerequisites to audition or apply; however, Algebra I in eighth grade is recommended.
Emphasis is placed on exhibiting or displaying student work in gallery shows and stage performances.
Senior performance showcase and art gallery exhibit are student-driven efforts that serve as a capstone project at the end of senior year.
Opportunity to take core academic arts-infused courses.
Opportunity to travel and to participate in internships, festivals, competitions, workshops and master classes locally, regionally, nationally and globally.
Friends of Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 booster organization that provides teacher and student support, and scholarships to graduating seniors.
Student mastery of artistic skills necessary for successful art careers and higher education, including the "soft skills" that will serve them in any career path. These are qualities are part of HCPS' commitment to ensuring that all students are life-ready.

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