News & Announcements

Come join us on campus on Wednesday April 2nd from 3:30-5:30 to audition for this pre-professional group. All grades, all academies are welcome to earn a spot on JV or Varsity Dance Company.

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If you have not already done so, please take a few moments to fill out the LAUSD School Experience Survey to let us know how we at VAPA are doing. This survey is very important to us and to the district, the results of which will help us in writing our school's School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The SPSA is the document that our school bases our budget on.

Students have prepared a Community Museum in collaboration several Los Angeles partner organizations, inspired by Chicano writer & artist Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street.
A "Know Your Rights" session led by El Rescate will also be present to provide information and support in regards to immigration issues.

Dance Company Showcase is a special concert featuring the Dance Academy's only audition-based group. This pre-professional concert company highlights Grand Art's best dancers in a variety of dance styles, from Hip-Hop to contemporary. The evening features works from professional guest artists from our partners Versastyle Street Dance Company as well student and faculty choreographed works. Directed by Mrs. Gelber and Ms. Delcambre this evening is sure to take your breath away. We can't wait to show you the students' hard work and dedication.

Join us for Coffee with the Principal on March 20th from 9-10AM.

To improve student mental health, academic focus and promote positive relationships, Ramon Cortines Visual & Performing Arts High School will implement the Phone Free Policy beginning March 24, 2025. In adherence to the LAUSD No Cell Phone Policy (BUL - 5468.0), students will not be permitted to use their phones, smart watches or other smart devices connected to their phones during school hours.

The next SSC Council will be on Monday 4/7/2025.

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Parents, please let us know how we are doing.