The Performing and Fine Arts Academy, serving grades 6-12, offers a unique balance of rigorous academic instruction and intensive instruction in the performing and fine arts. Areas of artistic training range from drama, dance, music and the fine arts to stagecraft and computer animation. In addition to being named a National School of Distinction in the Performing and Fine Arts, The Performing and Fine Arts Academy has been regularly recognized in the local community through Elly (recognizing outstanding theatre in the Sacramento area) nominations and awards, participation in the Jammies (music recognition program for students), and many other events. All of our students are taught by arts teachers who continue to be professional practicing artists in the community, allowing students to learn not only the technical aspects of artistic expression, but also what it is like to be a professional practicing artist.

Academically, our students excel. Our academic teachers are highly trained and our courses are rigorous. Even with the rigor of our courses, the Academy routinely has over 70% of its students on the honor roll. Many high school seniors go on to prestigious four year universities and art schools.

Upcoming Events October 10: First Quarter Ends October 14: P4A Meeting, 7:00-8:00 p.m.; 6th, 8th, 9th, and 12th Grade Parent Meeting, 8:00-9:00 p.m. October 15: 7th Grade Parent Meeting, 6:00-7:00 p.m. October 21: 11th Grade Parent Meeting, 6:00-7:00 p.m. October 23: Student Art Work Show, 5:00-7:00 p.m. October 31: School Dance (tentative date) November 10: NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day November 13: Minimum Day See the PFAA Event Calendar for more information about upcoming events.

Upcoming Performances Show Band Concert October 10 at 7:30 p.m. More Information Join our mailing list to receive information about upcoming productions. Visit the Benvenuti Performing Arts Center

Mission Statement: The mission of the Natomas Charter School's Performing and Fine Arts Academy is to prepare 6th - 12th grade students with strong personal interests in the arts to successfully pursue entry into an institute of higher learning and/or a career in the performing and fine arts by channeling their unique skills and talents through an intense, integrated academic and arts program which focuses on a whole-person developmental approach to learning in unity with high academic and artistic standards.

Vision Statement: The Performing and Fine Arts Academy of the Natomas Charter School will be a high quality educational program for students in grades 6-12 that develops the whole person through a curriculum that integrates the performing arts and college preparatory academics. We aim to develop the students academically, artistically and socially so that they leave the school as independent, cooperative, responsible and creative young adults with a lifelong interest and ability in learning and the arts. We believe that these skills and qualities will prepare our students to pursue further educational goals and allow them to contribute to the life and well being of society as a whole.

Our vision includes the belief that:

• A strong academic program unlocks and supports the artistic potential of our students.
• The best discipline comes from a commitment to shared goals.
• The performing and fine arts encourage each individual to work in a creative, cooperative and collaborative manner while promoting independent thinking.
• Students learn best in a participative and creative environment placed within a firm framework of high standards in teaching and learning.
• Students need an understanding of, and access to, developing technologies in order to encourage participation and leadership in a technologically developing society.

Our program graduates students who will then have the option to pursue further studies in either the arts or academics at two-year or four-year institutions of higher learning.