Philadelphia Performing Arts CS

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School was founded in September 2000 as the only elementary Performing Arts school in the city of Philadelphia. Our student enrollment includes 1000 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Our mission is: To Educate each child according to age and development so that learning and growth are united; Integrate the developing mind and body of the child with academics and the performing arts.To Ensure each child’s excellence in core and academic skills. To Awaken and preserve the spirit of our children through the visual arts, vocal arts, instrumental music, creative writing, classical ballet, French,Innovations in the field of science, all intertwined with technology, and; To Nourish this spirit and curiosity so that students continue to flourish long after the end of formal training.