FACTS ABOUT THE ARTS IN EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS LIKE NCTC'S SATELLITE AND HOMESCHOOLER DRAMA CLASSES
Did you know that young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one full year are:
1. Four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
2. Four times more likely to participate in a math and science fair.
3. Three times more likely to win an award for school attendance.
4. Four times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem.
Young artists -- as compared with their peers -- are likely to:
1. Participate in youth groups nearly four times as frequently.
2. Read for pleasure nearly twice as often.
3. Perform community service more than four times as often.
The facts are that Arts Education...
1. Strengthens student problem-solving and critical thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement and school success.
2. Can help troubled youth, providing an alternative to destructive behavior and another way for students to approach learning.
3. Helps students develop a positive work ethic and pride in a job well done.
4. Teaches children the skills necessary to succeed in life, including articulating a vision; learning to solve problems and make decisions; developing the ability to imagine what might be; and accepting responsibility to complete tasks from start to finish.
5. Nurtures important values, including team-building skills; respecting alternative points of view; and appreciating and being aware of different cultures and traditions.
6. Has a measurable impact on youth at risk in deterring delinquent behavior while also increasing overall academic performance among those youth engaged in after school programs.
Source: “Americans for the Arts” 2004
Theatre Arts Students Score Big!
According to reports by the College Entrance Examination Board, students of the arts continue to out-perform their non-arts peers on the SAT. In 2001, SAT takers with experience in acting/ play production scored 65 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and 37 points higher on the math portion than students with no experience in the arts. The overall mean score for these students were 102 points higher than students with no arts experience.
Sources: The College Board,
Profile of College-Bound Seniors
National Report for 1999, 2000, and 2001.
NCTC’s After-School Drama Programs
Here’s what a few local EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS have to say:
“I have seen first-hand New Conservatory Theatre’s drama programs at work and I am struck by the way in which students learn to work together for a common goal and in which many of them come out of their shells to discover more confident outspoken individuals.”
—Jane Huey, Principal
Tenderloin Community School
“At a time of statewide school budget cuts, it is imperative that we continue to offer classes such as these.”
— Dr. Bonnie Mackie, Principal
Longfellow Elementary
“I was impressed by their professionalism.”
— Sheila Lee, Director
After-School Programming
Cathedral School for Boys
“The Conservatory provides a program that fosters the ‘growing pains’ that middle school youth are facing.”
— Liz Fierst, Expanded Learning Director
Marina Middle School
“The response to this program has been overwhelming. I have seen students who traditionally behave uncooperatively, work as true team members in these programs. Students who are typically withdrawn or very rigid find these to be a way in which to explore other aspects of themselves. The NCTC program is extremely low maintenance and is a wonderful asset to our school.”
— Mary Valledor, Principal
New Traditions
Here’s what a few PARENTS have to say:
“The quality of the teaching has been excellent - the right balance between setting high standards and creating a safe space for young performers to develop.”
— Julie Marsh
“My son Daniel has greatly enjoyed his five years in NCTC programs. He has learned the actor's craft from a dedicated, talented, and humane group of people. He has seen the rewards and fun that go with hard work on a shared project.“
— Martin Putnam
“NCTC is not all about becoming an actor, but it is all about becoming a person that accepts other people and supports them in their most vulnerable moments."
— Cynthia & Anthony Armijo
“We are very proud of Sandra and very thankful to the staff of NCTC for helping us in developing our daughter into smart, confident and artistic person. Over the years we recommended your program to many families and everyone liked it.”
— Irina and Mikhail Mineyev
“ I have had no hesitation in recommending the New Conservatory Theater programs to my friends who are looking for ways to expose their children to a professionally run program with dynamic instructors.”
— Elizabeth Aguilar-Tarchi
Here’s what a few STUDENTS have to say:
"When class began it was quite interesting, and the theater games had me hooked.”
--Miles Ceralde
”I enjoyed meeting and making friends with kids from all over the Bay Area.”
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Jackie Tabas
“At NCTC I always feel like I’m at home. I can be myself and everyone respects that.”
-- Sandra Mineyev
“When I first started this class I wasn’t very tolerant of people making mistakes. I learned to be more patient with other kids.” -- Steven Watts
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