Welcome to the Academy for the Advanced Achievement in the Arts! Known as the "4A" Academy, students from all branches of the Fine Arts are invited to join.  The four A's also each represent a pillar of the arts:

1. Dramatic Arts

2. Visual Arts

3. Vocal Arts

4. Instrumental Arts

4A Academy Faculty

Gerard Madrinan -- Academy Director/Band Director -- madrinang@pcsb.org

Steve Harris -- Jazz Band Director/Orchestra Director/Music Technology/Theory/Keyboard -- harrisstev@pcsb.org

Maya Berrios -- Choral Director/Guitar/Drama -- berriosm@pcsb.org

Courtney Timm -- Visual Arts/2D & 3D Art -- timmc@pcsb.org

Blaine Barden -- Visual Arts/Photography/2D Art -- bardenb@pcsb.org

Alana Brown -- Principal brownala@pcsb.org

Justin Bending -- Asst Principal/4A Academy Sponsor -- bendingj@pcsb.org

Do not hesitate to contact us with questions;  we would love to hear from you! 

In order to be a member of the 4A Academy, students must be enrolled in at least one of the following courses:

Drama:  Intro to Drama, Theater I-IV, Musical Theater I-III, Improvisation, Technical Design & Production

Visual:  Creating 2D/3D Art, Photography I-II, Studio, Portfolio, AP 2D/3D, AP Art/Drawing

Vocal:  Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Warhawk Singers, Seminole Singers

Instrumental:  Band, Orchestra, Jazz, Sound Engineering, Theory, Guitar, Keyboard, Color Guard

The 4A Academy offers courses of various levels from beginning/entry to advanced/elite.  These courses specialize in the concentration of their specific pillar.  Some are co-curricular, meaning their grade is based on in-class assessments and after-school rehearsals/performances.  Some courses possess a lab fee, and others utilize fundraising where parents and students work with an outside school booster organization.

Our Mission Statement: To facilitate leadership and learning, not only in the field of art, but also in putting artistic creativity to use to help foster growth and connection with the community. 

To apply for the 4A Academy, click any of the pictures below, download the application, and complete and email it to Mr. Madrinan at madrinang@pcsb.org!