Performing Arts FAQs

Performing Arts ECAs (Extra Curricular Activities)

How do I sign my student up for a Performing Arts ECA?

All ECAs registrations are completed through the school store.

Is my student required to be enrolled in the Performing Arts certification program to enroll in a Performing Arts ECA?

Students are not required to be enrolled in the Performing Arts certification program in order to register for a Performing Arts ECA.

What grade must my student be in to register for a Performing Arts ECA?

The Performing Arts catalog of extra curricular activities and courses has something for every grade level. But many of the courses lean toward grade levels 5-8. Some of the ECAs offered to the lower grade level students include Rebel Drama, Rebel Choir, Elementary Musical, Beginning and Intermediate Musical Theater Dance, & Rebel Band and Orchestra, to name a few.

All current ECA offerings can be found on the American Academy School Store.

Performing Arts Extra Curricular Certification Program

When does AAPA programming take place?

AAPA courses are held before school, after school, occasional weekends, as well as summer.
Course enrollments occur throughout the year in 3 sessions (fall/winter, spring, summer)

Who is eligible to enroll in the AAPA Certification Tracks?

Grades 5-8

Students may enroll as early as 5th grade. Students enrolling in 5th grade will have more time to complete their required course of study
Students who wish to enroll in the program for the 1st time after sixth grade are welcome to do so, but will need to meet with advisors (AAPA Staff) to determine suitable alternatives to course work unable to be completed in traditional sequence. Options may include summer offerings, or independent study.

How does my student choose their desired certification track?

When enrolling in the program on the school store annually, you will be prompted to select from the various programming tracks, as to which path your student wishes to pursue. Appointments may be scheduled with a Performing Arts staff member who can help advise your student as to which track maybe a good fit and which courses to complete for that tracks requirements. Additional details about the certification tracks can also be found in the AAPA Handbook.

What can my student expect once enrolled in the program for the first time?

Upon confirmation of enrollment, students will be placed on a certification plan based on the chosen track, this will require consistent participation in AAPA programming in order to complete all requirements by the end of the students 8th grade year.

Students should plan to make a concerted effort to remain consistent throughout their years of study at American Academy. While students may opt to decline participation for specific sessions should conflicts, or other priorities arise, students must complete all required courses with a 90% attendance rate prior to graduation from American Academy in order to receive their final certification.
Additional offerings during summer sessions can assist the student in accomplishing that end, should a temporary session withdrawal become preferential or unavoidable.

Further details on program requirements can be found in the AAPA Handbook.

My student has taken many AAPA courses but has never been formally enrolled in the Certification Program, can my student now enroll and gain credit for past courses?

Yes, certification enrollment is available even subsequent to courses taken, should the student decide at a later date to pursue track certification, however, there are no discounts or refunds on previously completed courses. Previously completed courses can count toward requirements of the students now chosen track provided the 90% attendance rate is met for said course.

For more details, refer to the AAPA Certification Handbook 24-25