Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Nashville School of Arts Profile
   

1250 Foster Avenue
Nashville, TN 37210
615.291.6600

District 5
District 5 Map

Glencliff Cluster
Glencliff


 
Facts about our School
Year School Built 1983
Square Footage 140,665
Number of Students 725
Grades Served 9-12
School Hours 8:00-3:00
School Colors Black & Carolina Blue
Cluster Glencliff
School Motto:
"We Are the Greatest School on the Planet!"
 

Principal: Dr. Gregory Stewart - gregory.stewart@mnps.org

Assistant Principals: 
Oceana Sheehan - oceana.sheehan@mnps.org  

District 5 School Board Representative: 
Elissa Kim 

District 17 Metro Council Representative:
Sandra Moore - sandra.moore@nashville.gov

Parent Advisory Group Contact:
Friends of NSA
President - Laura Young

 
What Does Our School Offer?

ACT Preparation Classes
All State/Mid-State Auditions
AP Classes in: US History, English III & IV, Calculus, Art Studio, Art History, Music Theory, Biology
Beta Club
Blues Band
Book Club
Challenging Academic Curriculum
Combined Chorus
Community Service Club
Credit Recovery
Dance Ensemble
Dual Enrollment with Nashville State Community College
Early Music

FAME (Drama Club)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Forensics Team
Friends of NSA - Our Parent Organization
Grammy Career Day Sponsored by the Grammy Foundation
Grants
Governor's School
Honors Courses
Honors Program
Jazz Ensemble
Madrigals
Master Classes Taught by Professionals in Music, Theatre & Dance
Millions of Dollars in Scholarship Offers

Musical Performances
National Honor Society
Off Campus Lunch for Seniors
Orchestra
Pop Ensemble
Senior Exemption from Exams
Sports with MLK & Hillsboro High School
Stage Band
Student Government Association
Swing Band
Talent Shows & Productions
The Mark of NSA (Dance Competition Team)
Theatrical Performances
Yearbook

What Makes Our School Unique?

    Nashville School of the Arts is a school like no other. Within its walls is a community of dedicated artists, both student and teacher. There is a heart and soul that is immediately detectable by visitors to our building. Students at NSA have a rigorous schedule that requires more than just a commitment to their discipline within the Arts. Our students must also meet the regular curriculum requirements that traditional high schools have. When NSA students graduate, they have several more credits than regular high school students.
    Our faculty is a blend of young recent college graduates and veteran instructors. All have the same dedication that we observe in our students. The Arts teachers and the Core teachers work well together to allow students time to be a part of their artistic area and still work within the traditional subject areas. Besides drama, music, dance, visual arts and mass media, NSA offers the Core classes necessary for college entrance. These teachers work diligently to create a relevant environment for the Arts.
    Our parent organization, the Friends of NSA, work tirelessly for our school. they raise money, volunteer and provide for our students and staff.
    I would encourage all to come and visit our "community" and witness the amazing things going on at NSA You will find a unique learning experience within a lot of very happy students and teachers.

Who Attends Our School?

    Nashville School of Arts is a public, thematic specialty high school serving arts-interested students in grades nine through twelve living within Metropolitan Nashville (Davidson County). Nashville School of the Arts is filled with student/artists who wish to realize their artistic dreams and goals. NSA artists major in arts-related areas which include dance, theatre, visual arts, music and mass media. All students must audition to gain admittance into NSA. There is no lottery admission to NSA.


PENCIL Partners

PENCIL Foundation, a nonprofit organization, links community resources with Nashville public schools. A PENCIL Partner is a business or other community organization that teams up with a Metro school to volunteer time and donate resources that promote student success.

Cheekwood
Country Music Association
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Metro Arts Commission
Nashville Alliance
Nashville Symphony
Tennessee Repertory Theater
THE Recording Academy

 

Community Partners

Friends of NSA
Community Spirit
PG-13 Players
Youth Villages
Oasis Center
Nashville Shakespeare Festival

 
 
  The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. 2009 - 2010  
 
 
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