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International Cultures and Arts Academy

The culture of a community revolves around areas such as art, music, dance, theatre, and cuisine. In addition to traditional high school classes of band, chorus, theatre and art, the International Culture and Arts Academy offers students the opportunity to graduate from high school with an Associate of Arts and Science Degree from community colleges.

This academy is aligned with the clusters Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications; and Hospitality & Tourism.  Career Pathways include:

  • arts_globe.jpgAudio & Video equipment technician
  • Artist
  • Broadcast news analyst
  • Cartoonist
  • Chef
  • Choreographer
  • Fashion designer
  • Hotel manager
  • Journalist
  • Musician

The goals of the International Culture and Arts Academy include:
  • Providing opportunities to hone their skills with experts in the various artistic areas.
  • Providing opportunities to develop technological skills in a variety of Arts disciplines
  • Promoting career awareness in the Arts
  • Providing small learning communities focusing on the Arts.
 

Cultures and Arts Partners

  • The Prizery
  • Community Arts Center Foundation
  • South Boston-Halifax County Museum
  • Berry Hill Resort
  • Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
  • Danville Community College
  • Southside Virginia Community College
  • Halifax County Chamber of Commerce
  • Japanese Outreach Initiative