Arts Conservatory

Before applying to AC, new students must first be accepted to Oak Hall School. After acceptance, students can audition for entry into the program. Auditions are held in the spring semester each year. Each audition will consist of a performance or portfolio presentation followed by a brief interview conducted by the Fine Arts faculty.

Students must enroll in courses from their chosen arts discipline during all four years of Upper School if accepted at the end of 8th grade, or every year after acceptance for all other students. Freshman and sophomore students will be enrolled in the honors level of their core discipline class. Junior and senior students will be enrolled in the AC level of their core discipline class (grade weighting will be equivalent to an AP course).

Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA in all arts curriculum courses and demonstrate proficiency in their chosen area of concentration. Furthermore, students should maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in all other academic classes while enrolled in AC.

In addition to enrolling in core discipline courses during all four years of high school, students must also take one semester of one other art discipline. Students will be enrolled in the honors level of their chosen cross-over course. If a student chooses to take more than one cross-over, they will only receive honors credit for the first cross-over course.

Each academic year, all AC members must attend three external arts events. These must be events unrelated to Oak Hall School. Attendance at these events must be proven by a ticket stub or other evidence of attendance, such as a program.

All Arts Conservatory members must complete five hours of service each year. These hours must be documented on the Oak Hall Service Hour Form.

All AC students will participate in Arts Conservatory recitals each year. All AC students will be required to attend all recitals that contain performances from their chosen discipline. These recitals will be prepared outside of class.

All AC members will be advised by the director of their discipline. This relationship is formed to help guide students through the program and support their efforts to complete all requirements while excelling in their chosen art form. Students will have regular meetings with Fine Arts faculty where they will receive guidance on their developing skills and creative mindset.

All AC students are expected to collaborate with classmates, regardless of age or ability; this collaboration is always expected to be kind, generous, and productive. Student behavior should emanate respect for oneself, peers, and instructors. Failure to follow guidelines will result in a reduction of grade, parent/teacher conference, or a potential probationary period.