Admission and Auditions
Center for Creative Arts is a dedicated fine arts magnet school for students in grades six through thirteen.
The predominant pedagogy for integrating the arts in core curriculum is Discipline-Based Arts Education. In addition to meeting the Tennessee state requirements for graduation in the college track, students have the opportunity to elect Advanced Placement courses and dual enrollment. The school's curriculum is supported by more than 70 fine arts courses. The staff and faculty at the Center for Creative Arts were selected for their academic expertise and interest in the arts. They have exhibited this by amassing more than 10,000 collective hours in staff development. The dedication to excellence in education is at the heart of the success at the Center for Creative Arts.
The curriculum at CCA is college preparatory in its structure. The academic year features and A/B block schedule with year long classes meeting on alternate days. Students take four 90 minute classes each day and may earn eight credits per year. a minimum of 28 credits are required for graduation, but students can earn up to 32. The requirements include 4 credits in English, 4 in math, 2 in foreign language, 4 credits in laboratory science, 3 in social studies and 1 credit in lifetime wellness. Upper level students may take joint enrollment classes at UTC or on our campus through Chattanooga State.
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