Kay R. Pace School of the Arts

Student/Parent Handbook

Student CCPS Access Portal

Application Link: https://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/departments/magnet_programs/magnet_application_process

Audition Process: rising 3rd-5th Grade Only.

Kindergarten-2nd grade acceptance based on lottery process.

VOCAL MUSIC
*Memorize and sing first verse of "America" (America the Beautiful or America) or “Straighten up and Fly Right ”*Sing a scale - teacher directed activity *Sing tonal memory examples

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
*Students with instrumental experience: Prepare a short piece on the instrument of their choice *Participate in teacher-directed activity * Students with no instrumental experience will participate in teacher lead rhythmic assessment

DANCE
*Perform a prepared  technical dance solo (Ballet, jazz, contemporary) BRING CD OR TAPE- cell phones / youtube may not be used for music. *Participate in a teacher-directed activity *Students should come dressed in appropriate dance attire – No Jeans

THEATRE
*Memorize and perform a 60 second performance piece (may be either a poem or monologue, monologue preferred) All pieces must be age-appropriate, no self-written pieces are accepted. *Participate in teacher-directed activity

VISUAL ARTS
*Portfolio- Bring in three (3) examples of student’s best work *Participate in a still life drawing exercise with the teacher

Parent and Student Commitment Form

Admittance Criteria

Audition Criteria 3^rd- 5^th grade ONLY

VOCAL MUSIC
*Memorize and sing first verse of "America" (America the Beautiful or America) or “Rockin’ Robin”*Sing a scale - teacher directed activity *Sing tonal memory examples

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
*Prepare a short piece on the instrument of their choice *Participate in teacher-directed activity

DANCE
*Perform a prepared dance solo any style (Ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, etc.)-BRING CD OR TAPE- cell phones may not be used for music. *Participate in a teacher-directed activity *Students should come dressed in appropriate dance attire – No Jeans

THEATRE
*Memorize and perform a 60 second performance piece (may be either a poem or monologue, monologue preferred) All pieces must be age-appropriate, no self-written pieces are accepted.*Participate in teacher-directed activity

VISUAL ARTS
*Portfolio- Bring in three (3) examples of student’s best work *Participate in a still life drawing exercise with the teacher

Students can now access their CCPS Portal Student Account by visiting: my.clayton.k12.ga.us

Once students are logged in, they are able to access iReady Reading and iReady Math.

*Your child's teacher has each student's username and password.