Welcome to the Rockford Public Schools District #205 Arts Education Network. This site provides fine arts information for staff and arts education community members. Contents of this page will contain periodic surveys for you to participate in and has a section on our local arts groups. Please visit their sites and connect with them for arts education opportunities.

If you have any questions or suggestions for postings, please contact me. I look forward to reading your encouraging words and interesting ideas.

-Julie

Julie A. Palkowski, Ph.D.
Assistant Principal Curriculum- Fine Arts/ CAPA /Foreign Language
Rockford Public Schools District #205
palkowj@rps205.com

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Creative and Performing Arts Program


Rockford Public Schools District #205 has a program for students needing more in-depth arts experiences, the Creative and Performing Arts Program (CAPA).  The program is housed at two locations- Ellis Arts Academy for students in grades 6-8 and Auburn High School for students in grades 9-12.  Acceptance into the program is by audition.  More information including audition materials is available at the CAPA website- http://www2.rps205.com/Parents/Academics/Curriculum/FineArts/Pages/CAPA.aspx

CAPA auditions for the 2011-2012 school year are:
         ·            Thursday, February 3 from 4 p.m. to 8p.m. (High school music auditions only)
         ·            Friday, February 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (No high school music auditions)
         ·            Saturday, February 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Reserve your audition time by January 26, 2011.
Contact Julie Palkowski at palkowj@rps205.com or 815-720-4856.

Messages should include contact information, arts area of interest, student and parent name, and current grade and school.