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Thomas Lubben, EdD, Superintendent
Michael F. Platt, M.Ed, MSW, Principal |
Stephanie Covelle, M.Ed, Dir. Of Guidance
Beth Petrow, M.Ed, Counselor
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2007-2008
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts provides a rich and comprehensive educational program for students grades 9 through 12 with talents and potential in dance, figure skating, instrumental music, theatre, visual art, and vocal music. Admission to LVPA is based on audition. This regional model will enable each student to maximize his or her special talents. Our graduates will increase the quality of their life, the lives of people who surround them, and the respective communities of the Lehigh Valley.
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(610) 868-2971
(610) 868- 1446 (fax)
www.lvpa.org |
Student/Staff Population
The student population is 449, with a high degree of diversity and 105 students in the current senior class. Of our 47 faculty members, 30 percent have advanced degrees and share an average of 7.1 years of teaching experience. The current staff to student ratio is 1 to 9.1.
LVPA opened September 2003 |
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ACCREDITATION
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts is fully accredited by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education and The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
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District and Community
LVPA is located minutes away from historic downtown Bethlehem, the heart of the Lehigh Valley community. Located approximately 60 miles northeast of Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley is home to many notable colleges and universities. A great diversity of cultures and historic preservation are prominent features of the area. LVPA is currently drawing students from 40+ surrounding area high school districts. |
Curriculum
The college preparatory curriculum is designed to develop individual potential while meeting the entrance requirements of Americas competitive colleges. The program of studies contains a full complement of college preparatory courses and each academic discipline offers honors level options. Advanced placement courses are available in English, American History, Art History, Music Theory and Spanish.. Students participate in a comprehensive Performing Arts program for three hours each day. |
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English 4 credits Science 3 credits
Foreign Language 2 credits Internship 1 credit
History 4 credits Performing Arts Major 16 credits
Mathematics 3 credits Graduation Project
TOTAL REQUIRED: 33 CREDITS |
GRADING SCALE
100-97 (A+) 4.0-3.85 79-77 (C+) 2.4-2.2
96-93 (A) 3.8-3.65 76-73 (C) 2.1-1.8
92-90 (A)- 3.6-3.5 72-70 (C-) 1.7-1.5
89-87 (B+) 3.4-3.2 69-65 (D) 1.4-1.0
86-83 (B) 3.1-2.8 64-0 (F) 0
82-80 (B-) 2.7-2.5
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All Students receive a GPA based on a 4.0 scale; however, LVPA does not rank and no courses are weighted. Pass/Fail courses are not included in the GPA. |
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GRADUATE PROFILE Class of 2007
(87.1% of Graduates are attending College)
4 Year Colleges = 70.7%
2 Year Colleges = 23.2%
Professional Art/Theatre Schools = 6.1%
Finalist 2008 Merit Scholarship Competition 1
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SAT MEANS - Class of 2007
LVPA State of PA
Critical Reading 538 493
Math 479 499
Writing 534 482
45.8% of Students Took SAT I |
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COURSE OFFERINGS
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English 9, 10 CP and Honors
English 11 CP, Honors & AP
English 12 CP, Honors and AP
Western Civilization CP and Honors
U.S. History I CP and Honors
U.S. History II CP, Honors and AP
Government CP and Honors
Algebra I CP
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Geometry CP and Honors
Algebra II CP and Honors
Pre Calculus Honors
Calculus AP
Discrete Math CP and Honors
Physical Science CP
Lab Biology CP and Honors
Lab Chemistry CP and Honors
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Lab Physics CP and Honors
Adv. Earth & Space Science CP & Honors
French 1 - CP
French 2, 3 & 4 CP and Honors
French 5 Honors
Spanish 1 CP
Spanish 2, 3, & 4 CP and Honors
Spanish 5 Honors and AP |
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Dance |
Visual Art |
Vocal & Instrumental Music |
Theatre |
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Ballet
Modern
Dance History
Improvisation
Composition
Jazz Technique
Tap
Pointe |
Drawing
Art History
Painting
Sculpture
Portfolio
Exhibition
Art Seminar |
Music Theory
Music History
Vocal Ensembles
Musical Theatre
Vocal Technique
Listening & Analysis
Concert Band |
Jazz Band
String Orchestra
Piano Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
Percussion Class
Winds
Keyboard Harmony |
Play Production
Fundamentals of Directing
Intro. To Theatre
Theatre Seminar
Acting
Advanced Acting
Voice and Movement
Modern American Drama |
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Figure Skating 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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WHERE OUR STUDENTS COME FROM |
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Northampton County 195
Lehigh County 159
Bucks County 29
Montgomery County 20
Monroe County 19 |
Berks County 10
Carbon County 6
Schuylkill County 1
Delaware County 1
Lancaster County 1 |
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Pike County 1 |
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Representative List of Colleges Accepting LVPA Graduates
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Adelphi University (NY)
Albright College
American Academy for Dramatic Arts(NY)
Arcadia University (PA)
Arizona State University (AZ)
Art Institute of Pittsburgh (PA)
Bard College (NY)
Bennington College
Berklee College of Music (MA)
Bloomsburg University (PA)
Boston Conservatory (MA)
Boston University (MA)
Bowling Green State University (OH)
Brigham Young University
Bryn Mawr College (PA)
Bucks County Com. College (PA)
Cedar Crest College (PA)
Columbus College of Art & Design (OH)
DeSales University (PA)
Drew University (NJ)
Drexel University (PA)
Duquesne University (PA)
East Carolina University (NC)
East Stroudsburg University (PA)
Eastern University (PA)
Elizabethtown College
Elon University (NC)
Emerson College (MA)
Fashion Institute of Technology |
Five Towns College (NY)
Fordham University (NY)
Franklin & Marshall College
George Mason University (VA)
Grove City College
Hartwick College (NY)
Hofstra University (NY)
Indiana University of PA
Ithaca College (NY)
Kutztown State University (PA)
Lafayette College
LaSalle University (PA)
Lebanon Valley College
Lehigh Carbon Community College (PA)
Lehigh University (PA)
Lock Haven University
Manhattan School of Music
Mannes College of Music
Mansfield University (PA)
Marymount Manhattan College (NY)
Massachusetts College of Art (MA)
Millersville University (PA)
Montclair State University (NJ)
Moravian College (PA)
Muhlenberg College (PA)
New England Conservatory (MA)
New York University
Oberlin Conservatory of Music (OH)
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Pace University (NY)
Peabody Conservatory of Music (MD)
Penn State University (PA)
Point Park University (PA)
Rider University (NJ)
Rutgers University (NJ)
Seton Hall University
Shenandoah Conservatory (VA)
Shippensburg University (PA)
St. Johns University (NY)
State University of NY at Purchase
Susquehanna University
Temple University (PA)
The School for Film & Television (NY)
Towson University (NY)
University of California at Santa Cruz (CA)
University of Cincinnati
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina
University of Pittsburgh (PA)
University of the Arts (PA)
University of Vermont
Wagner College (NY)
West Chester University (PA)
Westminster Choir College (NJ)
Wilkes University (PA)
William Patterson University (NJ) |
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