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"I had a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that my daughter was starting high school. I panicked thinking of all the things I need to teach her and prepare her for. But each day that I see her personal growth — I hear her speak or watch her perform — I know that we made the best decision and investment in attending The Academy." Read below from Michelle Feliciano, mother of Elena (Theatre '22), about their Academy journey. Elena has always had a love for the arts, so it was no surprise that The Academy would be her first-choice high school. Elena first heard about The Academy at an open house in the 7th grade where we learned that there was a Saturday Intensive program to which we could enroll. After just a few sessions she was quoting Shakespeare! Throughout that program The Academy left a serious impression on us both. As a parent, you only want to be sure your child is well balanced, happy, and adjusted — especially in high school. She knew from the workshops that The Academy was the only place she wanted to be. “I belong there, Mom. It’s the best place anyone would want to learn.” The day we received the acceptance letter both of our lives changed. I now feel like I have one of the happiest teenagers out there. Coming from a CPS background, the transition to a private high school was scary. I had no idea what I was doing. The placement tests, financial aid, scholarship forms, and recommendation letters — as a single mom I was more overwhelmed than ever. Kitsana and Jessie in the Admissions Department couldn’t have been more helpful walking me through the process. As we near the end of our first semester, and I’ve had time to get to know the staff and students, it is clear that the enthusiasm, sincerity, and energy here is infectious. I have never seen my daughter so excited to learn — with such a positive attitude toward her schoolwork, even her academic classes. It amazes me how much she has grown as a performer and with her work behind the scenes in the theatre. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

The whole group! Pat Rusk's Lunch Hour Singing Class Recital. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

Part 2 of the Lunch Hour Singing Class Recital! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

"On Our Way to the Golden Age". A few pictures from the latest Lunch Hour Singing Class Recital! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

From last week's Theatre Department Circus Showcase! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #circus

Directing Showcase Pt. 2! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

Check out some pictures from the Theatre Department Directing Showcase! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

Visual Arts Artist Talk Pt. 2! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

A few pictures from the Visual Arts Department Artist Talk in conjunction with their Fall Exhibition! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

Dissection time in Anatomy class! #SmartArtistsSmartArt

"Placing art at the center of Leo’s high school education has been a gift beyond measure. It has given him focus and allowed him to branch out; given him confidence but challenged him at every turn; and granted him both an emerging identity (as an artist) and a community (primarily but not exclusively of other artists). Wherever Leo goes from here, we know that he will be drawing for many years to come on both the relationships and the sense of self he has forged at The Academy." From Teresa Ritterhoff, mother of Leo (Musical Theatre '19), about their Academy journey. More on our website! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #musicaltheatre Performance photos by @thomasmohrphotography

The 2019 Senior-Choreographed Dance Concert is Saturday, January 19 at @athenaeumchicago ! Performances will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Photo by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance

Registration is open for our Spring Saturday Program! This year's program will run on Saturdays, March 2 - May 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. For students currently in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Photos by @thomasmohrphotography #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

Check out Matthew, Jaeden, Declan, and Adam from this weekend’s @luriechildrens Children’s Ball! They performed at the event and were joined on trumpet by Dr. Stewart Berger, Executive Director of the Cardiac Care Unit at the hospital for a few pieces. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

"At the end of year one we maintained our agreement with Colin and asked him if he wanted to continue at The Academy, to which he responded: 'Are you joking? There is no other place for me. The Academy is where I belong.'" Read below from Laura Heino, mother of Colin (Dance '19), about their Academy journey. -- Colin had just gotten settled in his new suburban high school when he was presented with the opportunity to attend The Academy. His Dad and I were sold after one conversation with Randy Duncan and one visit to the school. But Colin wasn't as excited as we were. Attending The Academy would mean leaving his current high school and dance company, where his passion and love for dance had blossomed to knowing that dancing professionally was what he wanted in his future. We all agreed to give The Academy a try for one year. That was nearly three years ago. The Academy has provided Colin with an absolutely amazing high school experience. The faculty in the Dance Department has contributed to Colin's growth as a dancer in so many ways - each has provided him with instruction, guidance, and affirmation that has allowed him to stretch beyond what he thought he could do as an artist. The academic faculty is comprised of remarkable individuals who embrace the experience of teaching young artists to be great thinkers, too. The students are equally as remarkable, each not only supporting their friends but also pushing them to work hard and follow their dreams. As parents, we truly think The Academy is a magical place where young artists grow as individuals in immeasurable ways. At the end of year one we maintained our agreement with Colin and asked him if he wanted to continue at The Academy, to which he responded: "Are you joking? There is no other place for me. The Academy is where I belong." #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance

A few photos of Media Arts Department writers from their Fall Show last week! Thank you to Michele Graham, mother of Mia (Theatre '22) for taking the photos. More work from the filmmakers to come! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

The Fall 2018 Academy Saturday Program is a wrap! It was a joy to have these kids as part of the Academy community these past ten weeks. They worked extremely hard and their dedication and passion were evident in the inspiring sketching, painting, dancing, singing, filming, writing, and acting we saw this past Saturday. Our faculty is so happy to have had the distinct pleasure of working with these students. We hope they feel proud of what they accomplished working with their peers within the Academy curriculum. We hope to see you again soon! Registration for the Spring Saturday Program will be up in early December. You can register for the 2019 Summer Program on our website now! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

Check out a clip from the Dance Department's rehearsal of Randy Duncan's "Stand By Me"! Catch this and more at Showcase on February 9 where The Academy will be honoring Randy with the Faculty Legacy Award! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #dance

The holiday is upon us! Randy Duncan cutting the turkey. #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts

More from the stage of @jazz_showcase ! #SmartArtistsSmartArt #CAArts #jazzinstitute #jazzshowcase #jazz