About the School
We put the “ART” in Smart
The Theme of Paul L. Dunbar Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School is an arts infused academic curriculum with a regular and advanced core curriculum. Elements of the program include the following:
- Voluntary attendance
- Multi-cultural environment
- A well-defined discipline policy
- A strict dress code
- Emphasis on core curriculum to include mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, physical education, and the arts
- Emphasis on character and citizenship education
- Promotion upon mastery of grade level subjects with a minimum requirement of 70%
- Regular homework
- Required night/weekend performances
- Parent involvement in the program
- A written parent contract and statement of commitment
- Expectation of mastery of basic skills and commitment to monitor student’s homework and reading progress