Applications for fine arts/dual language academies now open

Rendering of Jones Academy

Applications are now open for the AISD's Corey and Jones Academies of Fine Arts and Dual Language, as well as the Jones Academy for second- through sixth-grade students.

The deadline to submit all applications is Friday, Feb. 26, 2016.

Corey and Jones Fine Arts Dual Language Kindergarten application | Español
Elementary students have the opportunity to learn Spanish, Mandarin, visual arts, music (choral, strings and piano), dance and theater. Both fine arts instruction and second language acquisition help students increase cognitive abilities, improve thinking and verbal skills, enhance motor skills and problem-solving ability, and improve SAT scores. Application open to incoming kindergarten students.

Jones Academy (Grades 2-6) application (link no longer available)
Elementary students in grades 2 - 6 have the opportunity to attend fine arts and foreign language classes more than a typical elementary student. They will not be placed in the dual language program, however.

Parents must attend an information session for the Fine Arts/Dual Language Academies (kindergarten only) before students are eligible for admission.

Parent meetings for each school are as follows:
Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language - 6-7 p.m. on Thu, Dec. 10, Corey cafeteria
Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language - 6-7 p.m. on Mon, Jan. 25, Corey cafeteria
Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language - 6-7 p.m. on Mon, Dec. 7, Jones cafeteria
Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language - 6-7 p.m. on Thu, Jan. 28, Jones cafeteria