Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

I'm currently a vocalist here at HSPVA, and although keeping up with everything is challenging, I believe this school is worth it. I've never encountered an environment quite like the one that is present at PVA. Every single teacher I've had a class with does everything they can to make the students understand, learn, and grow, all while maintaining a fun environment. The stress is undeniable- if you go here, you will be stressed. But everyone here at this school is willing and able to help you work past the stress. HSPVA creates amazing art and amazing people.

I'm not a student here, just attended a summer music program (AFA) and I have to say: this campus is neat! There's cool art in the hallways along with practice rooms in every corner. Based on the bulletin boards they seem to care a lot about

I love going to HSPVA. As a freshman at HSPVA, I have a lot to say. I will try to refrain from typing a whole entire essay, but the new HSPVA google page has only two reviews, so maybe this one might help. This review will describe all of the art areas, so if you are having a child try out, maybe this can help you. Overall, the school itself has a top academics program as well as the other art programs. Every single day at school is almost a new experience. It is like no other school, since you hear vocal music rushing through the hallways during classes. This school is the right place if you know that there is a future for you in any type of art, vocal, dancing, visual, etc. HSPVA provides many opportunities in these types of careers. However, this doesn't mean that it is an easy school to be in. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep good grades, so it is quite important to have a good work ethic. Specifically being in the art department takes a lot of dedication. The work load is a lot, but it made my artwork improve at a rapid rate, and I can only assume it would do the same for the other departments. Every day you spend at least 2 and a half hours in your art area, and there are specific classes in those areas. Theater has a wide range of classes from dance to workshopping (which is learning how to build sets and includes hands on wood work). Some of the consultants are HSPVA alumni, and have attended top art colleges (some of my art teachers are able to advise me on major art schools I want to go to, since they went there). To conclude, this is a great school to go to if you have a true passion for the arts.

I will start to attend this coming fall 2016. Just from the current student body that welcomed me during audition, I can say that i know I will love HSPVA. The coordinators and judges have already made me feel welcomed and a part of the school even though i will start this August 2016. I think that HSPVA staff and students really made me feel like a part of their HSPVA family from the beginning.I had other great school choices but; HSPVA made that difference .Thank You HSPVA !!!

I went to this school years back for visual art. I didn't like how they thought "counciling" was putting students in a closet room with other students and pass out "are you depressed" work sheets. Anime wasn't "art" yet they allowed juniors and seniors to draw it- from what I rememberd, they would fail me automatically for it. Also, why should they grade you on how you're using your schedule journal? Its a good school, but they seem to be letting a few things be overlooked.