Are
students eligible for bussing?
The Arts Specialized program is an optional
program. As per Policy and Procedure 680 Student Transportation, students
attending optional programs do not receive transportation. However, the Arts
Huron program has been granted special consideration in order for
transportation to be provided to some students who reside a significant
distance from the school with little access to public transportation. The
special level of transportation provide to students of the Arts Huron program
is reviewed annually and families would be updated if there are changes to this
practice.
Can students apply to more than 1
discipline?
Yes. You may apply to 2 disciplines. You may only accept an offer to 1
discipline.
Can I apply to a school that is outside
of my boundary?
Unless
the program (ex Piano, Strings) is only offered at a specific school, no. In
the application, you may indicate an alternative school. This may be offered to
those who are waitlisted, once all spots are accepted, and if there is a spot.
Schools will reach out ONLY if this is available.
How
can I support my applicant to have a successful audition process?
The school will provide clear success
criteria. If you have questions please email the school contact that is shared
on the school's website
Am
I good enough? Everything I see seems to be so much better than what I can do.
Should I bother applying?
Yes!
Please apply, Most of what you see coming out of the Arts Huron program is the
result of students working hard at their art form every day for a number of
years. Many of our star students started just where you are now. It is amazing
how far you will come under our instruction with passion and hard work
Will
I be able to continue with my French studies and complete Arts Huron
requirements?
Yes
– simply delay taking the required inside out credit until grade 11. (An inside out credit is an arts credit that
is outside your discipline normally taken at the grade 10 level it does not
have to be taken in the grade 10 year though).
Will I still have other electives while participating in the Arts Huron
Program?
With
the exception of grade 9 where your two electives are occupied by the Arts
Huron courses – yes! You will have lots of opportunities to take advantage of
all the great courses that only a school of Huron’s size can offer.
What
if I am interested in more than one discipline?
Audition
for the discipline that you are most passionate about. If successful in your
application you will be able to take classes in both disciplines from grade 10
onward. It is possible for students to graduate with double majors. Many
graduate with a major and a minor. We encourage student to explore their
creativity. Our program strives to work
collaboratively and introduce students to a variety of arts disciplines.
I
have an I.E.P. will this be a problem?
Absolutely
not. Huron has a large a supportive team that will be there to support all
students in all of our various programs.
Huron is such a large school, I am afraid I will get lost. What are the
benefits of a school like Huron?
We
are fortunate to be a tight family in the middle of a big school. The Arts
Huron program really does operate like a family with a group of highly
committed and professional teachers and a passionate talented and caring group
of students. We have Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and Super Councils.
Students are encouraged to be part of the councils that help set the stage for
student’s involvement and social activities. We run interdisciplinary field
trips and bring in guest artists. Arts Huron sometimes feels like a school
within a school. Students also get the advantage of being part of a large
school where there are many opportunities for extracurricular activities from
sports teams, clubs, and variety of programs and courses that only a large school
can offer; it’s the best of both worlds.
I don’t want to work or pursue education in the Arts after high school. Is it a
waste for me to be in an arts program during high school?
Definitely
not. Students taking the Arts develop a number of skills that are highly
transferable to other sectors including strong lateral thinking skills,
presentation skills, self-regulation, resiliency, creativity, interpersonal
skills, project
development skills, time management skills, a sense of pride and achievement,
focus and concentration, attention to detail,
improved coordination, ability to follow through, problem solving
skills, and social skills