Entry Process

ArtQuest Entry Information

GENERAL ENTRY INFORMATION for School Year 2019-2020 Entry

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES Entry Packet Submission
*** IMPORTANT: PLEASE read the AQ Entry Packet very carefully and complete the checklist.
Packets are not processed/reviewed during school holidays, breaks or summer vacation.

Entry Packets will be accepted starting in October 2018 for Fall 2019 entry
Early submission is highly recommended
- Late submission may adversely affect:
  - Space in AQ level placement
  - Availability of AQ Specialty classes
  - Availability of AQ Core and other classes
  - Availability of space at Santa Rosa High School
  - Participation in orientations, course selection, etc.
- Please avoid late submission if at all possible.
Deliver all Entry Packet materials simultaneously
- ArtQuest Office and Media Center: 1075 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401 or SRHS Main Office: 1235 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Paperclip materials together – no notebooks or folders, please – however, student’s Portfolio artwork may be submitted in a portfolio case
- Entry Packets with missing parts are considered incomplete and will not be processed until all materials are received.

Portfolios and Auditions:

See “Portfolio/Audition Information” pages of this Packet for detailed, specific requirements
Contact the appropriate Arts Specialty instructor directly with additional questions, as they are the best source for this discipline-specific information.

Transfer Procedures:

See: “SRHS Enrollment & Transfer Information” page of this Packet for detailed information based on student residency. If student does not live in the normal Santa Rosa High School attendance boundaries, they must carefully follow the instructions for transfers, as applicable.
If an Inter-district transfer is required, student cannot attend AQ unless a transfer to SRHS is approved by their home district, SR City Schools District and the SRHS Administration. Late submission may impact the approval of your transfer.

DEADLINES

Priority Deadline: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Students who submit a completed AQ Entry Packet by this date have the best chance of entry placement into ArtQuest. *This deadline will be extended due to school closures.
Final Deadline: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Students who submit a completed AQ Entry Packet by this date will only be approved on a space-available basis.

Entry Packet

Admission to our Program requires the submission of an ArtQuest Entry Packet. This consists of multiple forms in one large PDF document, which you may print after the release date, or you may pick up a hard copy form from our AQ Office once it is released.

Follow the instructions on the Supplemental Requirements, Agreements & Other Forms Pages, please make sure you turn in all required signatures and forms for entry. More information about the ArtQuest program and specialties is contained in the packet.

Once complete, please return all forms and portfolio submissions to the ArtQuest Office or Main Office at Santa Rosa High School.

All required forms and materials must be submitted in order to be eligible for audition reservations. Incomplete entries will not be processed nor be eligible for Entry consideration.

Entry Packet

Download Entry Packet

Important Dates

Shadowing - For Fall 2019, Shadowing begins October 16th, and ends November 8th. Watch for more details! A 'Doodle Link' will be provided, second week of September, for online registration.

AQ Information Night - Thurs. Nov. 8th
6:30 pm SRHS Multipurpose Room

Priority Entry Packets Due -
Nov. 13th, 2018, by 3:45 pm

Final Entry Packet Deadline -
Jan. 8th, 2019, by 3:45 pm
Enrollment space at Santa Rosa High School is severely limited and entrance into the ArtQuest program cannot be certain for packets received after this date.

Contacts

Cindi Ewert, ArtQuest Program Assistant
707-890-3850, ext 52290 artquest@srcs.k12.ca.us