Arts-X-press is a summer arts immersion program for 7th and 8th grade students created by the Pacific Symphony in celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair. 150 students are nominated by teachers throughout Orange County to come together for 5 days of creative exploration each summer. The program has two goals: 1) To expose students to all 5 performing and visual arts; and 2) To foster respect for and interest in each student’s individuality, talents, interests, and background.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

AXP Question of the Day

Question: Do I need to RSVP for a registration meeting?

Answer: No RSVP is necessary.  Please just come to whichever meeting is most convenient for you.  Students are encouraged to attend with their parents.

Monday, March 7, 2011

AXP Question of the Day

Question: When will I found out which session of arts-X-press I have been assigned to?

Answer: Session assignments and all your registration paperwork will be distributed at the registration meetings in March and April, so be sure to attend.  If your availability has changed since you submitted your application, please let us know by phone or by e-mail as soon as possible.

2011 Session dates are:
Session 1 - July 16-20
Session 2 - July 23-27
Session 3 - July 31-August 3

Bonus FAQ:
Can I switch sessions after the assignments have been made?

Maybe. If we have an opening in the session you prefer, we will make every effort to accommodate your request. If we cannot move you immediately, we will put you on a waiting list and notify you when/if we are able to change your session.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Welcome to the Class of 2011

A big AXP welcome to the class of 2011!  Welcome letters have been mailed, so look for them soon.

All incoming arts-X-pressers will need to have at least one parent or guardian attend a registration meeting to get their paperwork and information  fees and financial aid. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents.  Please attend the meeting that is most convenient for you.  No RSVP is necessary!

Monday, March 28, 7:00-8:30pm
Irvine
Unified School District Office, Board Room
5050 Barranca

Irvine
, CA 92604
Wednesday, March 30, 7:00-8:30 pm
Aliso
Elementary School, Multi-purpose room
22882 Loumont Drive
Lake Forest
, CA 92630-3935
Thursday, March 31, 7:00-8:30pm
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Office, Board Room
2985 A Bear Street
Costa Mesa
, CA 92626
Spanish translator available
Monday, April 4, 7:00-8:30 pm
Garden Grove
Unified School District Office, Annex Conference Room
10331 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove
, CA 92840
Spanish and Vietnamese translators available
Tuesday, April 5, 7:00-8:30 pm
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Office, Board Room
1301 Orangethorpe Avenue

Placentia
, CA 92870
Wednesday, April 13, 7:00-8:30 pm
Santa Ana Unified School District Office, Training Room
1601 E. Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana
, CA 92701
Spanish translator available


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