Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School

It is the policy of Frank Sinatra School of the Arts (FSSA) High School that every student receives the most challenging academic and arts program possible. We offer every student the opportunity to take four years of science and math in addition to four years of English and social studies. The studio arts program provides students an intensive sequential study of an art form that includes the chance to explore the history, cultural significance, and aesthetics of their selected art form. Students will be introduced to all of the disciplines offered at FSSA through a curriculum that enables students to make connections with all art forms, fostering a true artistic community.

• Study includes text analysis, film as a cultural and historical document, analysis of artist work; courses in video production, film theory and history, industry practices, and legal issues. Students have access to state-of-the-art digital technology.
• Intensive study of art (theory, production, history, assessment); museum and gallery visits, student exhibitions, visiting artists. Courses – Foundation, 2-D and 3-D Design, Painting, Sculpture, Communication Arts, Print-Making, Portfolio, Digital Photography.
• Small group instruction on orchestral and band instruments; jazz and concert bands, advanced wind ensemble, string and symphonic orchestras, chamber music of all instrument families, theory, ear training, music history and keyboard harmony.
• Students perform in the Concert Choir, Chorale, Chamber Singers, musical theatre, Great American Songbook ensemble, opera workshop and participate in cabaret; curriculum includes voice training, music theory, keyboard, sight singing, diction, and audition preparation.
• Ballet, modern dance, dance history, choreography, and dance criticism courses; Jazz, tap, ballroom dancing, kinesiology, anatomy, career management, and dance production classes; students attend live performances and take part in school productions.
• A four-year course of study that includes acting technique, scene study, speech for actors, dramatic writing, and course work in performing Shakespeare. The Drama Studio creates mainstage productions each year.

• Open to New York City residents
• Open to New York City residents
• Open to New York City residents
• Open to New York City residents
• Open to New York City residents
• Open to New York City residents

• Course Grades: English (84-100), Math (71-100), Social Studies (83-100), Science (80-100)
• Course Grades: English (78-100), Math (75-100), Social Studies (80-100), Science (80-100)
• Course Grades: English (75-100), Math (70-100), Social Studies (78-100), Science (80-100)
• Course Grades: English (77-100), Math (80-100), Social Studies (70-100), Science (80-100)
• Course Grades: English (80-100), Math (78-100), Social Studies (75-100), Science (75-100)
• Course Grades: English (86-100), Math (81-100), Social Studies (83-100), Science (81-100)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.1-4.5), Math (2.1-4.5)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.4-4.5), Math (2.2-4.5)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.0-4.5), Math (2.4-4.5)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.2-4.5), Math (2.6-4.5)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.1-4.5), Math (1.9-4.5)
• Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.8-4.5), Math (2.8-4.5)
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Audition
• Audition
• Audition
• Audition
• Audition
• Audition

CTE program(s) in: Arts, A/V Technology & Communication

Extended Day program (90-120 minute classes per day in major), Enrichment Programs, Internships with Arts Agencies

Apprenticeships with artists, Projects with cultural institutions, Community service through the arts, CUNY College Now

AP Calculus, AP English, AP US History, AP World History

Q101, Q102, Q104, Q66

Community Service Expected; Internships

After-School and Saturday Tutoring, Chamber Music, Community Service through the Arts, Fundraising Committees, Gay-Straight Alliance, Preparatory Jazz Band, Literary Magazine, Music Composition, National Chorale, National Honor Society, Photojournalism, Prom Committee, School Newspaper, Step Dancing, Student Government, Yearbook, Cheerleading Club, Anime Club, Debate Club, Social Justice Club, Book Club, Knitting CLub, Red Cross Club, Fitness Club

• Film and Media Arts
• Fine Arts
• Instrumental Music
• Vocal Music
• Dance
• Drama

• Film/Video
• Visual Art & Design
• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts

• During the audition, students will submit for review 10 original drawings or photographs on 18” x 24” poster board that tells a sequential story without words. Images should demonstrate the applicantÂ’s knowledge of visual composition and storytelling. Students will be shown four images and asked to develop an original story that could be the basis for a film. Three questions should be considered while writing: Who are the characters? What problems do they face? What do they do to resolve them?
• Present a portfolio with 10-15 pieces of original work created from observation and from studentÂ’s own imagination, with a diversity of subject matter and use of media, including examples of line, value and color. Student work should be unframed and need not be matted. Three-dimensional work can be shown in photographs. You will also be required to draw from observation and memory, using pencil.
• Perform at least one solo selection and three major scales. Take a sight-reading test and a rhythmic comprehension test in which you are required to tap back rhythmic patterns. Bring your own instrument (except piano, tuba, double bass, percussion instruments, guitar amplifiers); bring 2 copies of audition music.
• Perform the “Star Spangled Banner” (accompaniment will be provided) and one minute of a classical or a standard musical theatre piece. Bring sheet music in your key.
• Students will take an abbreviated ballet class followed by modern and jazz dance combinations. Participants are to audition in appropriate dance attire: leotard, tights and ballet shoes.
• Present two memorized, contrasting, one-minute monologues that must be from published plays – no Internet or original material will be accepted; do a cold reading from selected scenes.