Contra Costa School of Performing Arts

such program exists in Contra Costa currently, while the students unquestionably demonstrate the talent and desire for performing arts outlets in a setting of high academic achievement. Mission
The mission of Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is to provide a distinguished, pre-professional experience in performing arts within a college and career preparatory setting. We believe in fostering a culture of excellence with the core values of RIGOR, RELEVANCE & RELATIONSHIPS. Vision
SPA will offer quality instruction focusing on real world connections and an engaging, coherent, and rigorous curriculum in every classroom to facilitate student learning, achievement, and college and career readiness;
SPA will be a beacon of creative excellence for Contra Costa County, attracting dynamic and motivated student talent, and enriching the cultural and civic life of the region;
SPA will foster a heightened sense of civic responsibility through a comprehensive character education program focusing on the guiding principles of first-class citizenship;
SPA will employ a positive, professional, and productive educational team that will embrace a culture of innovation, evolution, and “students first” decision-making. SPA believes that the combination of rigorous academics and a pre-professional performing arts program will lead to the best results for our students. We look to models of success in this state and across the country who have proven this educational construct to be successful. SPA will reach out to like schools in order to learn from them and establish a network of professional partnerships. SPA blends an engaging and challenging academic program founded in UC “a-g” coursework and aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with a rich and nurturing performance arts program offering unparalleled professional training in four artistic conservatories:

1) Theatre Conservatory
2) Music Conservatory
3) Dance Conservatory
4) Production & Design Conservatory