The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) is a regional public charter high school, funded by Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars, attracting students from more than 10 counties in the Lehigh Valley and eastern Pennsylvania. Charter Arts serves more than 500 students, who represent over 40 separate Pennsylvania school districts. Students audition for acceptance into one of seven artistic majors: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, and vocal music.
Our mission at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is to provide a unique environment that fosters a creative, rigorous academic approach to learning and a development of talents in the arts. Built on passion, discipline and a commitment to excellence, this integrative educational experience inspires all students to believe in who they are and in what they can accomplish. To that end, we strive to provide rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in all courses to ensure that students are always challenged.
Our curriculum and course offerings, which are outlined in this catalog, have been strategically designed and enhanced over the years to meet the unique needs of students coming to Charter Arts with various and diverse
backgrounds and experiences. Further, this course catalog is designed to give you, the reader, a glimpse into the Charter Arts academic experience – both artistic and core.