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Arsenal Technical High School Student / Parent Information Guide

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Academy of Creative Expression<strong>Arsenal</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Campus1500 East Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46201William Jensen-Academic Dean(317) 693-5327jensenw@ips.k12.in.usDear <strong>Parent</strong>s and <strong>Student</strong>s of ACE,Welcome to the Academy of Creative Expression (ACE) at <strong>Arsenal</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. ACE is oneof six academies on the <strong>Arsenal</strong> Tech campus and strives to serve the arts-driven child. Our mission isto provide a rigorous, well-rounded education in a nurturing environment that will enable ourstudents to graduate from high school and successfully pursue the post-secondary education or careerof their choice, as well as be proficient creators, performers, critics, listeners, and observers of the arts.<strong>Student</strong>s who choose ACE do not have to be proficient artists to join, but artistic expression should bean interest, and they should make it a goal to participate in arts-focused classes and extra-curricularactivities during their high school career at <strong>Arsenal</strong> Tech. We encourage our students to take severalarts electives ranging from ceramics and sculpture, to orchestra and Gospel Choir. We believe the artsare not just a wonderful engagement tool to help enhance our students’ academic work and encouragecompletion of the Core 40 curriculum, but that they are indeed necessary for the full appreciation andenjoyment of life. The arts are an integral component of human society and ACE is committed togiving our students a forum for creative expression.Arts classes and activities offered at Tech and open to all ACE students:Beginning Choir and Advanced ChoirSeveral Vocal Ensembles including Gospel Choir and Show ChoirOrchestra and Marching BandMusic AppreciationTwo and Three-Dimensional Art (drawing, painting, and sculpture)CeramicsArt HistoryStage CraftActing (after school program)Dance (after school program)Computer GraphicsGraphic Art (Career Center Course)SpeechJournalismTelecommunications Magnet (TV production Program)Talent Shows and Creative Writing ContestsThe Fall Play and the Spring MusicalArt Museum and Theater Field TripsWe look forward to seeing you at Registration. All students must register before they receive aschedule. Please check your packet for registration information. All incoming 9 th graders can registerearly at ACE’s Freshman Orientation on Monday, July 30, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon in AndersonAuditorium.Sincerely,William Jensen, Academic Dean

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