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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Amerie Akuffo - Gibbs High School

Amerie Akuffo set her sights on a goal in ninth grade and never let up. Now, as the valedictorian of Gibbs High School, she’s not only graduating at the top of her class but also making history as the school’s first BETA program valedictorian and the first Black female valedictorian since integration.

Integrated Arts *NEW in 2025*

INTEGRATED ARTS EXPERIENCE

      Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the PCCA program will offer a new program option for students who apply to the program.  The Integrated Arts program gives PCCA students the ability to experience a survey of arts courses across arts disciplines. 

  • Integrated Arts Students will have the opportunity to take a selection of classes in all seven arts areas (Dance, Design Technology, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Performance Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music).
  • Integrated Arts students must apply to PCCA via the student reservation system in Focus. They are not required to audition for the program.
  • Integrated Arts Students will not have access to core arts major classes.  Those classes remain audition only.
  • Students who apply to a PCCA Major Program and do not complete an audition will be offered a seat in the Integrated Arts Program.
  • Integrated Arts students will be encouraged to audition for a PCCA major program once they are enrolled and will have that option until January 1st of their sophomore year, but are not required to audition.
  • Integrated Arts students will not:
    • Have Private Lessons
    • Complete Juries
    • Complete Extended Hours
    • Perform a Senior Project
    • Be eligible for school based financial aid for field trips
  • Integrated Arts students will be held to the same academic, attendance, and behavioral standards as students in an Arts Major Program

 

Integrated Arts Course Offerings by Grade Level:

 

9th Grade:

2-D Studio Art 2

Band 1

Band 2

Chorus 1

Dance Techniques 1 

Dance Techniques – Commercial Dance

Guitar 1

Intro to Drama (Intro to Tech Theatre)

Keyboard 1

Musical Theater 1

Tech Theatre Design and Production Costume 1

Tech Theatre Design and Production Scenic 1

Theatre Dance – Eurhythmics 1

Theatre History 1

Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Essentials

 

10th Grade:

Art History

Band 2-4

Chorus 2

Dance Techniques 2

Dance Techniques – Commercial Dance

Digital Art 1

Directing 

Film

Fine Craft Studio 1

Guitar 2

Intro to Drama (Intro to Tech Theatre)

Keyboard 2

Museum Studies

Music of the World 

Music Theory 1

Musical Theater 1

Painting 1

Playwriting

Printmaking 1 

Sculpture 1

Tech Theatre Design and Production Costume 2

Tech Theatre Design and Production Scenic 2

Theatre Dance – Eurhythmics 1

Theatre History 1/2

Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Essentials

 

11th Grade:

Art History

Band 2-4

Chorus 3

Creative Photo

Dance Techniques 3

Dance Techniques – Commercial Dance

Digital Art 2

Directing Musical Theater 2/3

Film

Fine Craft Studio 2

Guitar 3

Keyboard 3

Music of the World 

Music Theory 1/2

Musical Theatre 1

Painting 2

Playwriting

Portfolio Development 2-D

Portfolio Development 3-D

Portfolio Development Drawing

Sculpture ½

Tech Theatre Design and Production Costume 3

Tech Theatre Design and Production Light and Sound

Tech Theatre Design and Production Scenic 3

Theatre Dance – Eurhythmics 1

Theatre History 1/2

Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Essentials

 

12th Grade:

AP Studio 2-D

AP Studio 3-D

AP Drawing

AP Music Theory

Band 2-4

Chorus 4

Dance Techniques 4

Dance Techniques – Commercial Dance

Digital Art 3

Directing 

Film

Fine Craft Studio 2

Guitar 4

Keyboard 4

Music of the World 

Music Theory 2

Musical Theater 1

Painting 2

Playwriting 

Sculpture 1-3

Tech Theatre Design and Production Costume 4

Tech Theatre Design and Production Light and Sound

Tech Theatre Design and Production Scenic 4

Theatre Dance – Eurhythmics 1

Theatre History 1/2

Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Essentials