We are excited to announce the official lineup for the 2023-2024 Academy of Arts Christian Co-op! 

Our mission is to raise up the next generation of Christian communicators to effectively give out the good news of the gospel through singing, acting, dance, art and all forms of artistic communication. It is our desire not to compartmentalize your child but rather teach the whole person by keeping Christ at the center of all subjects and studies!

We believe that we are not just teaching the arts to your children, but are helping them to study the very nature of God. He is the most artistic and creative being that exists and will ever exist. As we study this part of God’s nature we believe that your child will not only grow in their excellence as a communicator, but as a follower of Jesus as well! It is our prayer that our students will not fall in love with their gift, but rather with the Giver of their gift and that they will grow in their skill and discernment on how to use those gifts for Christ!

Elementary Age: 7 to 11 years old
Jr./Sr. High Age: 12 to 18 years old

Parents or legal guardians will be required to sign the Co-op Code of Conduct after registration. A SIGN NOW link will be sent after registration(s) are submitted. The 2023-2024 Code of Conduct can be read via the link below.

Elementary Co-op Classes

*Students may choose one subject or multiple subjects. 
**Each course is worth 1/2 credit in theatre. Students must attend all sessions in the subject to get credit

CLASSES

Elementary Dance: 9:00am – 9:55am 
Elementary Chorus/Drama: 10am – 11am
Beginner Elementary American Sign Language: 11:10am – 12:10pm
Intermediate Elementary American Sign Language: 12:45pm – 1:45pm 

*The Intermediate Sign Language Class is for students that took the Sign Language during the 2022-2023 Co-op.

DATES

September 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13
December 4

January 15. 22. 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6

Students may have one unexcused absence each semester. An excused absence is defined as an absence caused by sickness or death in the family. 

RECITALS

December 4th  |  Elementary Chorus/Drama (7PM)
April 29th  |  All Classes EXCEPT ACTING (7PM)
May 6th  |  Elementary Acting (2PM) /HS Acting (7PM)
May 7th  |  HS Acting (2PM) / Elementary Acting (7PM)

AGES

7 years old – 11 years old
(By December 31st, 2023)

COST

One subject: $475
*Half of tuition is due at registration

Two subjects: $750
*Half of tuition is due at registration

Three subjects: $975
*Can be split into 3 payments

All four subjects: $1,100
*Can be split into 3 payments

*For registrations of multiple classes, discount will be applied after registration is completed.

PAYMENTS

Payments are due September 5th, November 15th, and March 15th

MULTIPLE CHILDREN

Families with 3 or more students in the co-op, the 3rd child’s tuition will be $200 per class. (The multiple class discount will not apply.)

Jr. High/High School Co-op Classes

AGES

12 years old – 18 years old
(By December 31st, 2023)

COST

One subject: $525
*Half of tuition is due at registration

Two subjects: $850
*Half of tuition is due at registration

Three subjects: $1,125
*Can be split into 3 payments

Four subjects: $1,300
*Can be split into 3 payments

*For registrations of multiple classes, discount will be applied after registration is completed.

PAYMENTS

Payments are due September 5th, November 15th, and March 15th

MULTIPLE CHILDREN

Families with 3 or more students in the co-op, the 3rd child’s tuition will be $275 per class. (The multiple class discount will not apply.)

*Students may choose one subject or multiple subjects. 
**Each course is worth 1/2 credit in theatre. Students must attend all sessions in the subject to get credit

CLASSES

Beginner Jr. High/ Sr. High American Sign Language: 8:15am – 9:00am
Intermediate Jr. High/ Sr. High American Sign Language: 9:00am – 9:55am
Jr. High/ Sr. High Beginner Dance: 10am – 11am
Jr. High/Sr. High Film: 11:10am – 12:10pm
Jr. High/Sr. High Drama: 12:45pm – 3:45pm

*The Intermediate Sign Language Class is for students that took the Sign Language during the 2022-2023 Co-op.

DATES

September 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13
December 4

January 15. 22. 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6

Students may have one unexcused absence each semester. An excused absence is defined as an absence caused by sickness or death in the family. 

RECITALS

December 4th  |  Elementary Chorus/Drama (7PM)
April 29th  |  All Classes EXCEPT ACTING (7PM)
May 6th  |  Elementary Acting (2PM) /HS Acting (7PM)
May 7th  |  HS Acting (2PM) / Elementary Acting (7PM)

ACTING CLASSES EXPLANATION

ELEMENTARY ACTING

Students will spend the year working on the production of The Tiny Train that Tried written by Dr. Nicky Chavers.

Students will spend the first part of the year blocking and staging the songs and finish the production in the second semester. Students will highlight the work they have done on the songs by doing a recital for their family and friends on December 4th @ 7PM.

Then, during the second semester, the students will continue their rehearsals to be ready to perform the production at the end-of-the-year recital in May! 

Jr. High/Sr. High Acting

In this comprehensive class, students will immerse themselves in the theory and practice of communication through the arts. This class is designed to provide a well-rounded and enriching experience by offering a blend of classroom lectures, hands-on application in various crew departments, culminating in an exciting production of the play By The Will of God. Students will receive classroom lectures covering the fundamental techniques and principles of acting, costumes, makeup, stage lighting and sound, and set design.

Combining what has been taught in the classroom in crews and on stage, the students will rehearse and perform the original production of By the Will of God. The class will be from 12:45pm – 3:45pm each Monday and will begin each day with a time for chapel followed by warm-ups and theatre games. After this, the students will begin rehearsals for the day. Any students not involved in the scene(s) being rehearsed on stage will be participating in the classroom and crew times listed above. This class will teach your student how to develop communication skills, give practical experience with hands-on applications, and cultivate skills in problem-solving and teamwork.