The Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts (SLSPA) was approved by the Salt Lake City School District as a new charter high school for students who are passionate about the Performing Arts; Music, Theatre or Dance. The school opened in the fall of 2006 and in fall of 2011, will be located at 2291 South 2000 East. SLSPA students attend their traditional core classes at Highland High School and their performing arts related classes at the Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts. There are no tryouts, no auditions and no tuition!
SLSPA seeks to instill in its students the life skills of creativity, confidence, collaboration, communication and leadership. Faculty, staff and administration encourage self-expression, nurture self-esteem, and challenge the imagination. SLSPA offers unique performing arts curriculum focused on the individual. Along with the unique performing arts curriculum, through a partnernship with the Salt Lake City School District and Highland High School, we are able to offer a complete array of academic classes, including AP and Honors courses.
Our faculty and staff work with students to stimulate intellectual, artistic and technical originality. By providing such an environment, we strive to graduate people who can work independently and creatively. The programs of the school are designed to motivate students who desire the most from their efforts in the performing arts and in the classroom. Our desire is to create a positive learning and performing experience for all students, and to provide the knowledge an inspiration to take their art to the next level. Our students receive intensive preparation for college and for an exciting career.
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