The mission of the Conservatory Academic Program (CAP) is to provide each dance student with the flexibility to pursue professional-level dance training while simultaneously maintaining academic skills needed to excel in the professional dance world, collegiate dance programs or other career paths. CAP is designed for the individually motivated student at the Nutmeg Ballet grades nine through twelve (with special permission, eight graders may be considered).
It attracts a committed and dedicated group of dancers whose passion for dance is coupled with a unique college preparatory curriculums, provided by Keystone National High School (Keystone) and Laurel Spring School (LSS).
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WHY CHOOSE OUR
ACADEMIC PROGRAM?
Keystone and LSS are accredited high school degree-granting programs designed to provide an alternative to traditional public and private schools, and most importantly, to meet the needs of the young pre-professional student.
The accredited programs provide flexibility in scheduling and individual support from online instructors, as well as two-fold preparation for artistic careers and higher education.
Students utilize textbooks and distance-based technology to learn at a pace suited to their needs.
CAP facilitates access to Keystone and LSS with the close supervision and guidance of the Academic Director, in conjunction with online administrators and instructors.
Academic classes are in session from 9:00 am -1:00 pm, five days a week with appropriate breaks. During that time, students work in a classroom setting but move at a pace suited to their individual needs as they earn high school credits.
All students are encouraged to take the PSATs, ACTs, and the SATs, and all seniors are strongly encouraged to consider higher education options.
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THE NUTMEG BALLET
CONSERVATORY ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The Conservatory Academic Program (CAP) is committed to serving the academic needs of qualified high school and middle school students at The Nutmeg. Fostering self-discipline, intellectual curiosity and self-confidence, the mission of CAP is to provide each dance student with the flexibility to pursue professional-level dance training while simultaneously maintaining academic skills needed to excel in the professional dance world, collegiate dance programs or other career paths. Using various online curriculum platforms, CAP students are given the opportunity to complete their educational requirements in a flexible and supportive environment that provides an appropriate balance to their many hours in the studio.
Recognizing that students have differing academic goals and financial resources, The Nutmeg allows flexibility for families to choose among the many online educational options available today. While we partner with The Keystone School and Laurel Springs School, students may use other programs while at The Nutmeg, or continue work done via an existing homeschooling curriculum. Regardless of the platform a student uses, one of the primary goals of the CAP program is to make sure parents feel involved in their child’s study to whatever degree they wish, with open communication and progress reports.
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CAP PARTNER SCHOOLS
The Nutmeg is proud to partner with The Keystone School and Laurel Springs School, both of which provide accredited curriculum for high school and middle school students. Students generally enroll in 5 courses per academic year in the subjects of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and an elective. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available through both providers and LSS additionally provides honors classes. Students completing all necessary credit requirements receive a high school diploma from either of the schools in which they are enrolled.
For more information on the academic offerings of The Keystone High school, please visit http://keystoneschoolonline.com. Keystone is accredited by AdvancED and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
For more information regarding academic offerings of Laurel Spring School, please visit https://laurelsprings.com. LSS is accredited by AdvancED and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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ACADEMIC COURSES OVERVIEW
High School students — grades nine through twelve — generally enroll in 5 courses per academic year in the subjects of English, History, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Language, along with electives. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are also available through Keystone and LSS. Students receive a high-school diploma upon satisfaction of Keystone and LSS credit requirements.
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ACADEMIC
ACCREDITATION
All academic courses are accredited through the Keystone National High School which is licensed by the State Board of Private Licenses Schools, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and accredited by the following bodies; Commission on School and Colleges of the Northwest Association of the Distance Education and Training. For more information on the academic offerings of Keystone National High School, please visit http://keystoneschoolonline.com
and for information regarding programs available through Laurel Springs School, please visit https://laurelsprings.com/
Questions? Call The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory at 860.482.4413, ext. 314 and speak with our Academic Director for more information on how to apply for our high school academic and year-round residency programs.