“Everybody here is like a big family. You find people with common interests and people who love to do what you love to do. And the teachers are pretty much amazing.” — Kara M., Graduate
CAMPUS
Options Academy - The Arts is located at The Fitton Center in Hamilton, OH.
DAILY LAB
Why just go to school when what you really want to do is express your creativity every day? Options Academy - The Arts can help grow the artist inside you.
Arts Focus Areas:
| • Dance |
| • Music |
| • Theatre |
| • Visual Arts |
To learn more about our courses, download our program descriptions.
Students can go on to a variety of careers in the arts or continue to study their craft at the college level.
For more information, please contact Erin Schilling at 513.863.8898 x 118 or click here to email.
CAREER PATH
After graduation, students can pursue a career as a(n):
| • Actor | • Marketing Associate |
| • Artist | • Museum Curator |
| • Arts Educator | • Musician |
| • Choreographer | • Producer |
| • Commercial Artist | • Promoter |
| • Critic | • Publisher |
| • Dancer | • Recording Engineer |
| • Director | • Screen Writer |
| • Fashion Designer | • Set Designer |
| • Gallery Director | • Stage Manager |
| • Illustrator |
“Our art classes are great because we get to do the kind of work we like to do.” — Austin D., Graduate
Student can continue their studies in college with majors such as:
| • Dance Education | • Music Performance |
| • Dance Performance | • Technical Theater |
| • Film Production | • Theater Performance |
| • Marketing | • Visual Arts |
| • Music Education | • Visual Arts Education |
For more information, please contact Erin Schilling at 513.863.8898 x 118 or click here to email.
CONTACT & APPLY
To apply, download this application and submit it, along with your Application Supplement, to your guidance counselor.
For more information, please contact Erin Schilling at 513.863.8898 x 118 or click here to email.
Options Academy - The Arts
Fitton Center for Creative Arts
101 South Monument Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011-2833
Phone: 513.863.8898
Fax : 513.863.8865
(Click to email faculty or staff members)
| Erin Schilling, Site Supervisor, Ext 118 | Amanda Howard, Academic Counselor, Ext. 119 |
| Tammi Eversole, Secretary, Ext. 138 | Scott Carlyle, Dance, Ext. 121 |
| Joe Jahnigen, Music, Ext. 120 | Anthony Mansfield, Visual Arts, Ext. 123 |
| Mary Catherine Ruby, Visual Arts, Ext. 123 | Coleen Sizelove, Theatre Arts, Ext. 133 |
| Debra Stanze, Music, Ext. 120 | David Taulbee, Computer Lab, Ext. 136 |
STUDENT FORMS
Below you will find a list of forms for student use, you will need a PDF reader to view these forms. You can download Adobe PDF Reader for free from here.
F.A.Q.
| Q. | What kind of school is the Options Academy-The Arts? |
| A. | Options-Arts is a career technical school for students interested in the arts and arts/entertainment marketing. No auditions or tuition are required. Students come here to work on their technical skills (learn to become a better singer, dancer, visual artist, actor, instrument player, scenery and lighting designer) and to learn how to market their specialized skills. |
| Q. | What steps do I need to take in order to come to Options Academy-The Arts? |
| A. | Options-Arts is open to students in grades 10-12. If you are interested in applying, you should talk to your school counselor and your parents/guardians and let them know about your interest. You should then complete the application, which you can get from your guidance counselor or download here, and then return that application to your counselor. You will also need to take the Kuder Career Search with Person Match. This is an interest assessment that helps us to know that you are passionate about the arts. Your counselor will also send a copy of your transcript to the school. Once those steps are complete, we will contact you if any additional information is needed. |
| Q. | Do I have to already be involved in the arts? |
| A. | No. A number of our students do come in with experience, but we are looking for students who are excited about the arts. If you bring the passion, we will help you develop your skills. |
| Q. | How much does it cost to attend OAArts? |
| A. | Options-Arts is a public school, so there is no tuition. A $70 non-refundable student fee is charged for technology, student handbook, and Career Technical Student Organization dues. |
| Q. | Do I have to select one art form, or can I try different arts? |
| A. | Students are required to select a major in dance, music, theatre, or visual arts. There are a set of units required to complete each major, but students may explore other arts areas outside of the major as time permits. |
| Q. | How do I get the classes I need to graduate? |
| A. | You will take your academic classes through Butler Tech Online. Your counselor will provide us with a transcript of the courses you have taken and our academic counselor will assign you the courses needed to meet the graduation requirements of your home school. |
| Q. | How will I get to school? |
| A. | If you are enrolled in one of our associate schools, transportation is provided from your school to D. Russel Lee and then from there to Options-Arts. If you have a car, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license, you may receive permission to drive to school |
| Q. | Does my diploma come from the Options Academy? |
| A. | No, your home school will award your diploma. We will make sure that you meet the requirements for graduation. |
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