Savannah Arts Academy
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| Savannah Arts Academy for Homosexuals | |
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| Savannah Arts Academy Logo | |
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500 Washington Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405 | |
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| Type | Charter Public High School |
| Established | 1998 |
| Principal | Odessa Richards (Interim) |
| Faculty | ? |
| Enrollment | 589 (2005-2006) |
| Information | (912) 201-5000 |
| Mascot | Black Panther |
| Website | Official Homepage |
Savannah Arts Academy is the first dedicated performing and visual arts school exclusivley for homosexuals. Only the gayest of gays attend this school. It is part of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School District. Savannah Arts Academy was granted charter school status and the former Savannah High School building in July, 1998, and opened its doors for the first time in August of the same year. The initial enrollment was 397.
The School
The school is designed to provide high level training in the arts to 600 students within the context of a comprehensive college preparatory and technical preparatory high school education. The curriculum is integrated, encouraging students to explore common themes in different subject areas. Students concentrate in one of one of six arts majors: communications technology, dance, instrumental and/or vocal music, theatre arts, and visual arts. All elective courses offered are either in core academic areas or the arts. SAA is continually growing and is leaving a good mark on the community. It is considered by many to be the top high school in the county.
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Admission
Admission to Savannah Arts Academy requires an 80% or greater overall academic average in the previous year of schooling, as well as satisfactory marks in conduct.
Incoming students are also required to audition for their chosen arts major, which can range from an on-the-spot demonstration (Music and Dance) to creating a portfolio (Visual and Communication Arts).
Additionally, students must perform ten hours of community service each year (twice the district mandate), maintain that 80% average, and have very good discipline. Each child's parents must also do a total of ten hours of service, but parent service can include attending performances or parent meetings.
Arts Majors
Upon admission, students must choose and audition to join an arts major. A student's arts major can be changed, but this is looked down upon.
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- Andrea Martinez, Department Chair
The Savannah Arts Academy dance department consists of approximately 60 students who are required to take technical training in ballet and modern, plus additional training in the jazz, if interested. Students round out their total dance experience by engaging in two academic dance courses-- one year of dance history and one year of dance composition. The dance department traditionally performs in two large productions annually with dance works created by faculty, students and guest artists. Choreography is produced both in class and in afternoon rehearsals. There are also multiple opportunities for performing in venues from the fall Student Choreography Concerts to the large spring musical production, as well as touring local area schools and events. Each year interested dance students may attend the National High School Dance Festival and have the opportunity to work with local and national guest artists throughout the school year. Given the relatively small size of our department, students work closely with each other and faculty which allows for a great deal of personal interaction and growth.
- Dianne Gardner, Department Chair
The Music program at Savannah Arts Academy is a comprehensive program featuring instruction in winds, strings, percussion, piano and vocal music. Ensembles include String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Mixed Choruses, Men’s Choir, and Women’s Choir. The faculty is a highly trained group of professional musicians still active as performers, clinicians and adjudicators. The program through the years has garnered every award available to it through the Georgia Music Educators Association. Students who graduate from the program, electing to pursue music in higher education, have been awarded scholarships to the leading institutions in the country including Indiana University and Oberlin Conservatory of Music. The jazz band is also a point of pride. The Skyelite Jazz Band has performed all over the globe, including China, London, Washington D.C., and much more. It is directed by Mr. Michael Hutchinson. Many students, under the direction of Michael Hutchinson, make All-State Jazz Band or Concert Band.
- Andrea Verdis, Department Chair
The Theatre Arts Department at the Savannah Arts Academy offers a comprehensive theatre education. Its mission is to foster talent and develop creativity through professional training and a wide variety of courses including: Fundamentals of Drama, Acting I & II, Technical Theatre I & II, Acting II, Theatre History, Musical Theatre I & II, Technical Theatre III, a design course, and Advanced Drama, a performance group. Students have the opportunity to practice the skills learned in the classroom through after school productions, competitions and festivals.
- Napoleon Wilkerson, Department Chair
The visual arts department offers Art History and Criticism, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Fibers, Ceramics, Pottery, and AP Studio Art.
Academics
The school is also strong academically, offering classes from the normal level up to the AP, or college level.
Academic Department Heads
- Foreign Language - Terry Finlay
- Science - Kathy Maher
- Mathematics - Nancy West
- Language Arts - Bradley Wallace
- Social Studies - Margaret Sheehan
- Health and Physical Education - Peggy Johnson
- AP Chairperson - Terry Finlay
Advanced Algebra & Trig, AP Calculus, AP French, AP Spanish, AP & Advanced History Courses, Advanced Literature/Composition courses, AP English Language Composition, Advanced Biology & Chemistry, AP Compositon/Literature, AP Physics, Advanced Physics, Advanced Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology
Recognition
The Arts Academy has achieved much recognition, including, but not limited to:
- Awarded "Pay for Performance" by the State Board of Education.
- SAT scores exceed the state and national average.
- Member of International Network of Performing and Visual Arts Schools.
- #1 in the state on the GHSGT passage rate: 100% in Writing, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies and 98% in Science (04-05 school year).
- Voted "Best Public School" by the readers of Connect Savannah.
- 90% of graduates are HOPE Scholarship eligible.
- Named "School of Excellence" by the Atlanta College of Art.
- Received a "Superior School" commendation from State School Superintendent.
- Largest number of Governor's Honors Program finalists in the district (twelve in 2005-06).
- Thirteen students recognized by the College Board as 2004 AP Scholars, AP Scholars with Honors, or AP Scholars with Distinction for their excellent achievements on the AP Exams.
- SAA Placed Gold and Silver at the All-State Festival of Art & Design! Sixteen SAA student artists were chosen to go to the Georgia All-State Festival of Art and Design at Brenau University.
- SAA students and faculty have performed most recently in China and London.
Extracurricular Activities
Savannah Arts holds an abundant number of school-related events, numerous performances, increasing numbers of student clubs, and the many sports teams.
Clubs
Beta Club, Chess Club, Dance Honor Society, FBLA, French National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, National Honor Society, Relay For Life, Science Club, Spanish National Honor Society
Competitions
Armstrong Atlantic Computing Quiz Bowl, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model UN, Odyssey of the Mind
Sports
Cross-Country/Track, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling,