Dozier School of the Arts

Dozier School of the Arts students choose one major area of discipline, yet they are encouraged to experience multiple subjects throughout their time in DSA. As students progress through the four-year track in their specified discipline, flexible scheduling arrangements can be employed to provide time for more extensive coursework and additional study.

Along with daily courses, students have opportunities to perform in the local community, at the school, and in regional and national venues to engage servant-leadership by sharing their gifts with others. Whether students become performers, teachers, or advocates of the arts, the vision of the program is to assist students in acquiring the tools necessary to help achieve their goals. 

After completing all DSA study requirements, evaluations, and performances, students will graduate with a DSA certificate on their school résumé, presented in addition to the regular academic diploma. As is custom for magnet programs, the DSA certificate indicates to college admissions an intensive area of study made priority by the student showing passion, advanced levels of knowledge, and a pursuit of excellence and achievement. Each year, between 25% and 30% of MPCS seniors finish high school having earned DSA certificate recognition at graduation.

Areas of Intensive Study: 

• dance
• acting
• technical theater
• vocal music
• instrumental music
• theory and composition
• worship arts
• recording arts
• visual arts (2D/3D)
• graphic arts
• commercial music

For more information, contact the director of arts in the final semester of grade 8 or early freshman year.