OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Letter of Recommendation—Please submit a Letter of Recommendation from an adult, other than a relative, who can recommend you to the ArtQuest program.  This could be the teacher above, but does not have to be.  Letter must include writer’s contact information (name, address, phone), information about his/her relationship/role in applicant's life, his/her signature, and discuss applicant's
relevant experiences, potential talent, current skills, achievements, motivation, enthusiasm, discipline, cooperation, behavior and maturity.

2. Photograph of Applicant—Please attach a recent photograph of yourself (preferably a "head shot") with a paper clip (no staples, please!) to the first page of your application. A photo is requested only so that teachers can "connect" a face to the applicant during auditions or an interview, if required,  and also when the new student first arrives in the fall.

3. Personal Responses—Please respond in a thoughtful, reflective and in-depth manner to the following questions.  Use  separate paper with your name at the top, number your responses, write legibly, word process or type, and attach to your application.

	A.	Why are you interested in ArtQuest?  What led you to apply to the program?
	B.	Please list with appropriate contact information, anything which supports or relates to your interest in ArtQuest, your selected Arts Specialty and/or your overall goals. You might include experiences such as classes, workshops, community service, internships, exhibits, productions, achievements, or anything else pertinent.
	C.	What do you hope to accomplish in your Specialty Arts area during high school and/or after?
	D.	Please tell us about something that has inspired you in your creative process.  This might be a favorite artist, work of art, play, piece of music, dance performance, instrument, person, event, software, film, video or anything else that you choose.
	E.	Describe a situation in which you were at first apprehensive or anxious, yet were able to eventually go beyond your fears and         accomplish your goal.
	F.	Please write about a wish you would make if you could make one dream come true for yourself, family, friends and/or the world.
	G.	If we are not able to accept you into your 1st choice Arts Specialty, please tell us what 2nd choice you indicated, why you selected it , how it might support your overall goals and what work or experiences you’ve had which show that it would also be a good and/or appropriate choice for you.
	H.	Is there anything else you wish to tell us that might help us to appreciate you as a person, student or artist?

4. Transfer Process—If applicable, please see SRHS Enrollment Information.

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