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North Valley Arts Academies

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Explore the exceptional arts education PVSchools has to offer. Imagine your child creating and shining every day at school! Our premiere arts program, North Valley Arts Academies, provides a wonderful opportunity for students who love Dance, Theatre, Music Technology, or Visual Art. 

NVAA offers an exceptional arts education to students of all levels through our distinguished teachers and unique "school within a school" program. At NVAA, our students fully embrace the creative process and flourish in their craft. From kindergarten to 12th grade, Desert Cove Elementary School, Shea Middle School, and Shadow Mountain High School provide a comprehensive curriculum for all students. 

With our accelerated arts education during school hours, students can hone their craft while refining their collaboration, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. The specialized and postsecondary readiness programs at NVAA have produced graduates who have successfully pursued BFA degrees at some of the nation's top arts programs. We warmly invite your child to explore their creativity and join our community of passionate artists!

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What Our Parents Say:

I would recommend this program to other parents and students as it offers students an opportunity to strengthen skills in the areas that they are passionate about, because students get to practice and build relationships with others who share their interest daily, and because the program is designed to work across schools and disciplines."
Robyn Ratcliff, 7th grade parent

NVAA provides Dual Enrollment opportunities for all disciplines. The collaboration with PVCC includes exciting projects, including exhilarating rock concerts at both the PVCC and SMHS campuses, and after school dance classes, all while earning college credit. 

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