ACC and the Arts

All students at Another Course to College take art for at least one semester, where they learn not only about artistic movements throughout history, but they also nurture their critical thinking skills through the analysis of significant works. The art department is led by Ms. Connie Thibaut, who teaches both introductory level courses for our ninth graders, and advanced level seminars for students with serious interest in visual art. Pictured at right is senior Linda Kim, displaying her product from their portraiture unit.

Right now, Boston Public Schools are facing a massive financial deficit for the 2009-2010 school year, which forced individual schools to cut their budgets by as much as 15%. Because of this, we will lose our art program if additional funds are not restored in time for September. A loss of such a valuable discipline and a talented teacher would leave a huge hole in the ACC community. Please visit www.bostonpublicschools.org for the latest information around community budget meetings. Families from all over the city are speaking out on behalf of Boston's students.

UPDATE: ACC was able to secure restoration funds that will allow a half time position in Art next year. We all know that there is no true replacement for Ms. Thibaut, but we are pleased that Visual Arts will still be offered to ACC students. We are also actively working to bring performance arts experiences to our young people; some of our students are now members of Boston Public School's City-Wide Choir.