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Orientation for new students will be held August 24th & August 25th, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Boston Arts Academy *Both days of orientation are
mandatory for new students* Boston Arts Academy 174 Ipswich Street Boston, MA 02215 |
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The admissions process is now closed until October 1, 2010 (for the 2011-12 school year). We are no longer accepting applications. |
Admissions @ BAA Boston Arts Academy is starting the audition admission process for the 2011-12 school year. You may download our Admissions Timeline with important upcoming dates and events. |
Mission Boston Arts Academy, a pilot school within the Boston Public Schools, is charged with being a laboratory and a beacon for artistic and academic innovation. The Boston Arts Academy prepares a diverse community of aspiring artist-scholars to be successful in their college or professional careers and to be engaged members of a democratic society. |
Admissions Policy The Academy seeks a student body that is passionate about the arts, that works and learns together as a community, and that reflects the diversity of the city of Boston. In reviewing applications for admission, the Academy will therefore seek evidence of the following qualities: potential and ability in the arts; the commitment and self-discipline to advance in both artistic and academic studies; and the ability to contribute to building a successful, supportive and inclusive school community.
The application process consists of two stages: the audition registration and the audition in the arts. A panel composed of staff from ProArts Colleges, artists from community arts organizations, and BAA staff conducts the auditions. |
BAA Application Boston Arts Academy Admissions 174 Ipswich Street Boston, MA 02215
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BAA Audition Timeline for 2010-2011 School Year |
Visiting Fridays are at 10:00 a.m. at BAA. Families and school groups are welcome to attend this admissions presentation and tour of our facilities. No registration is required. |
Friday, October 1, 2010 Friday, November 5, 2010 Friday, December 3, 2010 Friday, January 7, 2011 |
Middle School Recruitment Fair is a concert and information session with BAA student performances. It will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at The Mass College of Art & Design, Tower Auditorium. If you are a school or individual interested in bringing students, please contact Blanca Bonilla directly. |
The Audition Workshop takes place at BAA and helps to prepare students for the audition process. |
Saturday, December 4, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Audition Application Deadlines |
Friday, January 14, 2011: Postmark Deadline for Audition Application Wednesday, January 19, 2011: Audition appointment invitation mailed |
Auditions |
Friday, February 4, 2011: Auditions from 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. by appointment Saturday, February 5, 2011: Auditions from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by appointment Friday, March 18, 2011: Audition Callbacks for select students Monday, March 28, 2011: Decision letters mailed out |
Accepted Students/Families Meeting at Boston Arts Academy |
Thursday, April 28, 2011 |
Audition Requirements
You must be a Boston resident to attend Boston Arts Academy Students do not need to live in Boston at the time they start the admissions process at BAA. However, only students who are residents of the City of Boston by Wednesday, June 30, 2011 will be accepted.
Neighborhoods which are considered part of the City of Boston are Allston, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Fenway, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Mattapan, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, and West Roxbury.
There may be exceptions to this policy if the students are coming from another state or another country.
Acceptance and Retention Policy If the student is accepted or placed on the waiting list, he/she needs to complete the following information: 1. The written application, which includes two essays 2. Arts and academic evaluation forms 4. Transcripts 5. A photograph
Once a student is accepted into the Boston Arts Academy, they are informed of their rights, privileges and responsibilities as a BAA community member. These are clearly articulated in the Contract of Acceptance signed by both the students and their parent or guardian. Boston Arts Academy offers many opportunities for support for students who are struggling with their course work. If a student is consistently ineligible because of her/his performance in her/his major and has not taken advantage of the support mechanisms offered, she/he may be denied readmission to Boston Arts Academy for the following academic year.
Parents and students may appeal a decision for admission or re-admission by requesting a hearing in writing to the Boston Arts Academy administration.
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