ArtQuest Entry Information

Entry Packets will be accepted starting in Fall 2020 for Fall 2021 entry
INCOMPLETE ENTRY PACKETS WILL  NOT BE ACCEPTED

• Entry packets are reviewed and processed on a first come first serve basis.   
  • Late submission may adversely affect:
    • Space in AQ level placement
    • Availability of AQ Specialty classes (some specialties fill up quickly)
    • Availability of AQ Core and other classes
    • Availability of space at Santa Rosa High School
    • Participation in orientations, course selection, etc.​

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 of an AQ Entry Packet may impact the approval of your transfer with SRCS.

Attendance Records

• Please ensure that attendance record for the preceding year is attached and include the  most recent reported  year. SRCS students can access attendance information here.​

DEADLINES

•  Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020  is the AQ Deadline for submission of an AQ Entry Packet Students who submit a completed AQ Entry Packet by this date have the best chance of entry placement into ArtQuest. ​​

Please completely read the instructions before filling out the AQ Entry form below and complete the checklist.

​SUBMISSION PROCEDURES 

Packets are not processed/reviewed during school holidays, breaks or summer vacation.                                    

 ​Entry into our Program requires the submission of an ArtQuest Entry Packet. This consists of multiple forms and supplemental documents, which you may print after the release date: 
1a) ArtQuest  Student Personal  Responses
We want to get to know you better! Respond to all of the prompts in a thoughtful, in-depth way using complete sentences. When you have completed answering the questions, please cut and paste them into your ArtQuest Entry Form. 
(If you are having trouble printing out all of your personal response questions via our google form,  please cut an paste,  print,  and  attach  your responses to the entry form or print out your Google responses)
1b) Printed ArtQuest Student Entry Form

• Picture of  example Check your email  
• Picture of  example What your printed Form will look like

2) Attach a clear picture of the student or headshot - attach to the front page (top left) of the printed Entry Form Example
3) Grade & Attendance Records (previous year minimum)  Must Be Attached- if you are a Santa Rosa City Schools student Click here
4) Completed recommendation form (in a sealed envelope) * You can email this form in advance to your teacher*
5) Printed and signed Supplemental Agreements
6) Printed and signed Release and Consent
7) Parental Medical Waiver
8) Friends of ArtQuest Volunteer Form
9) Existing educational accommodation documentation if applicable (such as IEP, 504, RSP, ELL, etc.) SRCS Information link
10) Portfolio (required if your FIRST choice is: Visual Fine Arts, Digital Arts, Video Arts, or Photography) *Click here to see the Portfolio or Audition requirements. 

​( PLEASE COMPLETELY READ )

• Follow the instructions on the Supplemental Requirements, Agreements  & Other Forms Pages, please make sure you turn in all required signatures and forms for entry.  
• 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 ACCEPTED until all materials are accounted for.  WE WILL NOT ACCEPT DOCUMENTS SENT VIA EMAIL,  MAIL, or through any other commercial delivery method.
• Out of state and international students may contact the ArtQuest office to make alternate arrangements. All required forms and materials must be submitted in order to be eligible for audition reservations.   
• INCOMPLETE ENTRY PACKETS WILL  NOT BE ACCEPTED

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Once you have gathered all of your required documents and your packet is complete, you must make an appointment  via the ArtQuest Entry Packet Drop-Off Drive-Thru Signupgenius. Please bring all forms and portfolio submissions to the ArtQuest Office once you have made an appointment. Please see the address below:
                           ArtQuest Office and Media Center
                                   1075 Mendocino Ave.
​                                   Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Important Dates

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Shadowing - The Shadowing program begins  October 21st through November 18th. Appointments will be available  Wednesday's  only. 

Click the here for more information.
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AQ Information Night -TBA- Due to the fires, we will need to reschedule this event. 


DEADLINES: Final AQ Deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 is the AQ Deadline for submission of an AQ Entry Packet.

*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.