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Our Vision

Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts is a dual-mission high school dedicated to providing aspiring artists and scholars with an academically rigorous pre-college curriculum and a comprehensive, four-year pre-conservatory arts program.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide an exemplary arts and academic educational experience to students who have a passion for the arts, are culturally and socioeconomically diverse and hail from across all of Los Angeles. Situated on Grand Avenue, we offer the highest caliber of arts-integrated education and the opportunity to access the rich cultural vibrancy of the Los Angeles arts community.

News & Announcements

Going For Gold Art Show

Please join us for our second art show of the year: "Going for Gold" Thursday, December 5th - from 3:30-5:30PM in the Visual Art Academy - hallway gallery. "Going for Gold" highlights a variety of artworks intended for entry into the annual Scholastic Art and Writing competition - attempting to earn "Gold Key", "Silver Key" or "Honorable Mention" distinction. All family, friends and staff are welcome to attend. The event is free.

VAPA Presents La Ruta by Isaac Gomez

Showings:
Nov 15 at 7pm
Nov 16 at 1pm and 7pm
Nov 20 at 4:30pm
Nov 21 at 4:30pm
Nov 22 at 7pm

Holiday Choral Concert 2024

Join us for our annual Holiday Choral Concert at La Placita. The Holiday Fair with games, food, photo booth and more begins at 5:30 PM and the concert featuring the Grand Arts choirs and the Elysian Heights Arts Magnet Choir begins at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available at the door.

SSC Meeting 11-18-2024

This meeting is on Zoom and in Person . Please see About - Governance Council page for more details.

Annual Parent & Family Informational Meetings

Join us for information about the Title I Parent & Family Engagement Policy, our district’s ELD Master Plan, and information on the Individual Reclassification Plan document for your EL student.

Winter Academy Announcement

We are excited to announce our Winter Academy, taking place December 16-18, 2024. Eligible students should have received a flyer for parents to fill out, but if it was lost or misplaced, see the rest of the news story for a copy of the flyer and more information.

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