September 17, 2013, Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico School for the Arts is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year for the 9th, 10th and 11th grades (NMSA does not accept 12th grade students). Openings are limited and anyone interested in attending the statewide charter school is encouraged to apply and schedule a “shadow day” as soon as possible. Admission applications can be found online at www.nmschoolforthearts.org under “Admissions”.
Completed applications including the required student essay must be received by mail or fax to NMSA no later than January 17, 2014.
The curriculum at NMSA is unique among most New Mexico high schools. Academic classes are held in the mornings, followed in the afternoons by intensive daily practice in the arts. “It’s a full day for our student artists who travel from all over the state; they come to school each day to discover, to learn and to create. We are honored to be training these talented New Mexican artists”, says NMSA-Art Institute Director, Riis Gonzales.
The emphasis on the arts at NMSA not only helps young New Mexican artists develop their creative talents, it has ignited the students’ passion for learning in the academics as well. “Some students come here with average grades and an indifference to academics and leave here with a college scholarship in place,” says NMSA principal, Cindy Montoya.
“I am very happy that the number of applicants we have has grown exponentially over the past three years and that we have a solid residential program underway to support our growing admissions of students from around the state,” says NMSA Director of Admissions, Holly Phillips. “It’s important to the mission of NMSA to bring in students from all areas of New Mexico and allow them to experience a mastery arts education, along with a strong academic education that helps prepare them for successful careers in the future.”
Prospective students can visit NMSA by spending a day attending classes with a current NMSA student. To schedule a Shadow Day, please contact NMSA Director of Admissions, Holly Phillips at (505) 982-6124.
For more information, email NMSA at Apply@NMSchoolForTheArts.org.