Magnet Applications are due Dec 16th at 5:00PM via the eChoices process at
lausd.net or the CHOICES brochure.
The Millikan Performing Arts Magnet offers exceptional training in the
disciplines of drama, dance, vocal and instrumental music within the context
of a challenging academic atmosphere. The emphasis is on exposing the
student to the arts so that the artist can emerge!
A well rounded, experience-based, three-year program, representing the
richness and diversity of Los Angeles. It is a challenging and engaging
standard-based instructional program that attempts to integrate the arts
across all curricular areas. Many of the Magnet students qualify for our
School of Advanced Studies(SAS) program and participate in honors classes.
Performing arts classes are a wonderful combination of instruction in
technique and history coupled with performance opportunities that
strenghthen community partnerships. Highlights of the Magnet program
include; physical education with a dance emphasis, an introductory arts
elective wheel, beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes in drama,
film, orchestra, concert band, vocal music and Afro-Caribbean percussion.
The musical theatre and costume design classes are truly unique and
culminate in participation in major productions and statewide competitions.
APPLYING TO THE MAGNET: Parents are encouraged to apply online via the
CHOICES application at echoices.lausd.net. Choices Brochures are also
available at any LAUSD school,
selected local libraries, local district offices, and at the Beaudry
building. The CHOICES
application for the 2012-2013 school year is due on or before Friday,
December 16, 2011 at 5:00pm. Acceptance to the Millikan Performing Arts
Magnet is only through the CHOICES application process. Please visit the
LAUSD Choices
Program web site echoices.lausd.net for more information.
To ensure placement in the appropriate level of performing arts classes,
prospective magnet students, with previous experience in an arts form, are
encouraged to audition. Please visit the Performing Arts Academy Placement
Auditions link on the website for more information.