M I LW A U K I E
ACADEMY
of the
Arts
11300 SE 23rd Ave.
Milwaukie, OR
97222
M I LW A U K I E
WHO ARE WE?
ACADEMY
MAA is a public charter school with a maximum enrollment of 400 students. MAA is housed in
Milwaukie High School so that the students have access to all of the academic, cultural, athletic
and administrative benefits of a traditional high school. The recommended curriculum of “4 Core
Years” of Science, Math, Social Science and English exceed both District and State standards.
MAA’s team of teachers guide students through all four years and integrate the Arts into core
academic instruction so that both “left” and “right” brain learners are stimulated.
of the
Arts
COLLEGE PREPARATION
FOR STUDENTS WHO THINK
LIKE ARTISTS
Contact:
Tim Taylor, School Administrator
503.353.5834
taylorti@nclack.k12.or.us
Tim can help:
Academics
STATE ASSESSMENT TESTING (OAKS)
HOW GOOD ARE WE?
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MAA received an “OUTSTANDING” ranking in the State’s 2010 Report Card
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100% of MAA teachers meet federal standards for “Highly Qualified Instructors”.
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MAA’s modern facilities feature a brand
new chemistry lab, in-class Smart Boards,
and instruction in cutting edge fields
like Genetics and Bioinformatics.
"The teachers
make learning fun
and interesting. I
was shocked to
hear that my
daughter's favorite
class is science!"
MAA Parent
• Arrange a tour
• Schedule your child for a “shadow day” with
one of our students.
• Phone or write one of our parents.
Visit our Website:
www.academyofthearts.org
"These teachers are hard core. They love
what they do. They know how to get all the
information to us no matter what ways we
learn best. They know their students by
name and go out of their way to get us the
help we need, when we need it."
MAA Student
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MAA performance in Oregon’s Science Assessment testing is superior to both
Clackamas and Lincoln HS, among others.
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MAA performance in the English and Math
tests are comparable with these schools.
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Instruction of Economically Disadvantaged kids is markedly superior – MAA
provides free, high quality instruction to all
students regardless of race, ability or income.
MAA’S GRADUATION RATE IS 94%
COMPARE THAT TO RATES AT:
Clackamas H.S. …………..
Oregon City H.S. ………….
Lake Oswego H.S. ………..
Lakeridge H.S. (BV) ……….
Southridge H.S. (BV) ………
Sunset H.S. (BV) …………..
Westview H.S. (BV) ……….
Lincoln H.S. (PPS) ………….
Grant H.S. (PPS) ……………
Metro. Learning Center ......
Cleveland H.S. (PPS) ……..
Centennial H.S. …..………...
Academic Year 2008/9
92%
85%
94%
90%
86%
82%
83%
89%
88%
86%
85%
76%
Attention to the Arts
Students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts access the award winning visual and performing
arts offered through Milwaukie High School electives. Proceeds of a 2006 Bond Measure were
invested in further development of a professional grade performing arts complex. The “Black
Box” theatre complex houses both an intimate 100 seat performance space as well as a 540
seat amphitheatre-style auditorium and fully outfitted stage production facilities. Also housed in
the complex are:
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New Dance Studio
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Gallery display space
New Pottery studio
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Vocal and Instrumental Music
Classroom Space
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Isolated practice space
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New Fine Arts studio
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New Scene Shop
THEATRE
Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Acting, Theatre
History, Technical Theatre, and Extra-Curricular
Productions
VOCAL MUSIC
Concert Choir, Show Choir, A Cappela Choir,
and Multiple Public Performances
VISUAL ART
A full complement of 2-D and 3-D Art, Pottery,
Digital Photography, Calligraphy, and AP Studio
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Pep
Band, Marching Band, and
Solo/Ensemble Music Performances
"Milwaukie Academy of the Arts provides
students with education that has an artistic
focus. As students, we can learn through
art, integrate it, and apply it to our lives."
Student
STUDENT COMMENTS
"Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is the
right fit for students who are serious
about school and want to go to College. The teachers will help prepare
you for college and encourage you to
keep your grades up so you can succeed not just now, but in the future."
"I like that the teachers here communicate with each other about their
curriculum and work together as a
team. Because of the small class
sizes and team approach, they are
better able to keep tabs on students
on a more individual basis."
"Teachers at MAA give just as much effort
as students are expected to give. They love
their students unconditionally and they
never give up on us."