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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • Partially Accessible

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • SETSS

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL

PROGRESS REPORT
YearGrade LevelGrade
2008HS A
2007HS B

QUALITY REVIEW
YearScore
2008Well Developed
2007Well-Developed
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
It is the policy of Frank Sinatra School of the Arts (FSSA) High School that every student receives the most challenging academic program and arts program. We expect every student to take four years of science and math in addition to four years of English and social studies. The studio arts program offers students an intensive sequential study of an art form that includes an opportunity to study the history, cultural significance and aesthetics of their selected art form. Additionally, students will be introduced to all of the disciplines offered at FSSA through a specially designed curriculum enabling students to make connections with all art forms and to foster a true artistic community.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Extended Day Program (90-120 minute classes per day in major), enrichment programs, internships with arts agencies, apprenticeships with artists (Artists in Residence program), projects with cultural institutions, community service through the arts
Language Classes: French, Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, Spanish Language, United States History

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Community-Based Organizations: Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), National Conference for Community and Justice, Time Warner Studio in a School, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA)
  • Higher Education Institutions: The New School, Juilliard, Queens College, LaGuardia Community College, Mannes College of Music, Hunter College, New York University, Manhattan School of Music, DeVry University
  • Cultural/Arts Organizations: New York City Opera, New York City Ballet, Queens Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Theatre Development Fund, Pentacle Home, Museum of the Moving Image, American Ballet Theatre, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Off Stage, Center for Arts Education, National Chorale, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Town Hall, Jazz Museum in Harlem, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Noguchi Museum, Children's Museum of Manhattan, New York Philharmonic, Collegiate Chorale, Queens Symphony Orchestra, The Drawing Center, Epic Theater, Martha Graham, Vineyard Theater, Roundabout Theater, Queens Council for the Arts
  • Not-for-Profit: Exploring the Arts (ETA)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Student Government, Helping Hands Club, Gay-Straight Alliance Club, Community Service Through the Arts
Academic: After-school and Saturday tutoring, College Now, National Honor Society
Artistic: Jazz Band, Chamber Music, Dance for Non-Dance Students, Step Dancing, various internships and apprenticeships, community mural painting, National Chorale, Music Composition
Clubs: Improvisation, Literary Magazine; Yearbook, Senior Trip, Prom, Fundraising Committees

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

SCHOOL SPORTS
Row NY - Girls’ Crew
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2007 PROGRAM SEATS 2007 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Film and Media Arts (Film/Video)
Study includes text analysis,film as a cultural & historical document, analysis of artist work; courses in video production,film theory & history, industry practices & legal issues. Students have access to state of the art digital technology.
Q40F Audition 9 28 53
10 N/A 2

Audition Information: Students are given a visual representation and asked to develop an original story that could be the basis for a film. Five basic questions should be addressed: What is the story about? Who are the main characters? What are the conflicts? What type of film is it? How does the film end? All materials will be provided at the audition.

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2007 PROGRAM SEATS 2007 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Fine Arts (Visual Art & Design)
Intensive study of art(theory, production, history, assessment); Courses- Foundation, 2D & 3D design, painting, ceramics, communication arts, print-making, portfolio digital photo; museum & gallery visits; student exhibitions, visiting artists
Q40J Audition 9 32 518
10 3 27

Audition Information: Present a portfolio with 10-15 pieces of original work created from observation and from student’s own imagination, with a diversity of subject matter and use of media, including examples of line, value and color. Student work should be unframed and need not be matted. Three-dimensional work can be shown in photographs. You will also be required to draw from observation and memory, using pencil.

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2007 PROGRAM SEATS 2007 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Instrumental Music (Performing Arts)
Small group instruction on orchestral & band instruments; jazz & concert bands, advanced wind ensemble, string & symphonic orchestras, chamber music of all instrument families, theory, ear training, music history & keyboard harmony
Q40K Audition 9 36 238
10 3 6

Audition Information: Perform at least one solo selection and three major scales. Take a sight-reading test and a rhythmic comprehension test in which you are required to tap back rhythmic patterns. Bring your own instrument (except piano, tuba, double bass, percussion instruments, guitar amplifiers); bring 2 copies of audition music.

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2007 PROGRAM SEATS 2007 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Vocal Music (Performing Arts)
Students perform in the concert choir, chorale,Chamber Singers, musical theatre, opera workshop, and participate in cabaret; curriculum includes voice training, music theory, sight singing, diction and audition preparation, keyboard
Q40L Audition 9 41 391
10 N/A 20

Audition Information: Perform the Star Spangled Banner (accompaniment will be provided) and one minute of a classical or a standard musical theatre piece. Bring sheet music in your key.

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2007 PROGRAM SEATS 2007 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Dance (Performing Arts)
Ballet, modern dance, dance history, choreography & dance criticism courses; Jazz, tap, ballroom dancing, kinesiology, anatomy, career management & dance production classes; Students attend live performances & take part in school productions
Q40M Audition 9 22 374
10 3 29

Audition Information: Students will take an abbreviated ballet class followed by modern and jazz dance combinations. Participants are to audition in appropriate dance attire: leotard, tights and ballet shoes.

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2007 PROGRAM SEATS 2007 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Drama (Performing Arts)
A four-year course of study that includes acting technique, scene study, speech for actors, dramatic writing, and course work in performing Shakespeare; The Drama Studio creates mainstage productions each year
Q40N Audition 9 22 303
10 N/A 23

Audition Information: Present two memorized, contrasting, one-minute monologues that must be from published plays – no internet or original material will be accepted; do a cold reading from selected scenes.
Film/Video Audition, Visual Art & Design Audition, Performing Arts Audition
2008 Audition Dates
Audition GroupDateStart TimeEnd Time
Last Names A-J QueensSaturday, November 01, 200808:00 AM 
Last Names K-R QueensSunday, November 02, 200808:00 AM 
Last Names S-Z QueensSaturday, November 15, 200808:00 AM 
Last Names A-Z Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten IslandSunday, November 16, 200808:00 AM 
Make Up - Last Names A-M - all boroughsSaturday, December 06, 200808:00 AM 
Make Up - Last Names N-Z - all boroughsSunday, December 07, 20088:00 AM 
Please bring a copy of your final June 2008 report card to your audition.
OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
We will be holding two Open House sessions, both at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 23. For the 2008-2009 school year, we will be located at 30-20 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101. We will be moving to 35-01 36th Street in Astoria in 2009!

DID YOU KNOW?
  • The school was founded in 2001 by renowned performer Tony Bennett, who along with other artists including Harry Belafonte, Wynton Marsalis and Paul Newman, developed the 6 Guiding Principles that the school incorporates in its curriculum. The Guiding Principles are: Form and Freedom, Craft and Success, Self Confidence, Community Service, Art Across the Curriculum and Creating an Arts Community.
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School, DBN 30Q501 , Borough of Queens