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Encyclopedia > School of the Arts (Rochester, New York)
School of the Arts (SOTA)
School type Public, Alternative
Grades 7-12
Principal Brenda Pacheco-Rivera
Location Rochester, New York
Website http://www.rcsdk12.org/schools/secondary/sota.htm

School of the Arts (SOTA) is a progressive alternative public middle school and high school in Rochester, NY. Administered by the Rochester City School District, SOTA is located on the corner of Prince Street and University Avenue, within walking distance of the Memorial Art Gallery, Eastman Theatre, Writers & Books, Visual Studies Workshop, and other cultural organizations. The term public school has two distinct meanings: elementary or secondary school supported and administered by state and local officials, or, in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, a private or independent, fee-paying school, generally not coeducational, which prepares pupils for university. ... It has been suggested that Alternative high school be merged into this article or section. ... Seventh grade (called Grade 7 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. ... A high school senior is a student in the final year of education in the United States and other countries; generally 12 years after kindergarten or 17-18 years of age. ... Nickname: Motto: Rochester: Made for Living Location of Rochester in New York State Country United States State New York County Monroe Government  - Mayor Robert Duffy Area  - City  37. ... It has been suggested that Alternative high school be merged into this article or section. ... Middle school (also known as intermediate school or junior high school) covers a period of education that straddles primary education and secondary education, serving as a bridge between the two. ... Main article: Secondary education High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory education. ... There is also a Rochester in Ulster County, New York; for that town see Rochester, Ulster County, New York. ...


Academics

Students carry a full academic course load as well as a fine arts sequence. SOTA offers a rich diversity of arts courses within seven major fine arts concentrations:

  • Vocal Music
  • Instrumental Music
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Visual Arts
  • Theatre Technology
  • Creative Writing

Notable alumni

Taye Diggs (born Scott Diggs on January 2, 1971 in Rochester, New York[1]) is an American theatre, film and television actor. ... Dashiell Eaves is an American actor. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

External links

  • School of the Arts (Rochester NY) homepage

 

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