Four times a year, before each new class term begins, we offer an Information Meeting to acquaint parents with our school. This talk lasts approximately one hour and provides an overview of our programs. It is designed to answer any questions you may have regarding our classes and helps insure a successful learning experience at The Art Academy. Though it is not required that parents attend an Information Meeting, it is recommended. Because of the length of these talks we suggest that small children do not come to Information Meetings.

Our meetings cover the following topics:

•	A brief history of art education
•	An explanation of our schools' teaching philosophy
•	An overview of the goals we have for students in different programs
•	A discussion of talent versus effort
•	An explanation of the teaching techniques that will be used in class
•	A description of classroom projects
•	A realistic appraisal of what you can expect your child to produce in class
•	A breakdown of the responsibilities of teacher, student and parent
•	Our discipline policy

2008/2009 Informational Meetings Schedule:

Spring 2008 Information Meeting		Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
Summer 2008 Information Meeting		Thursday, June 19th at 7:30 p.m.
Fall 2008 Information Meeting		Saturday, September 27th at 2:00 p.m.
Winter 2009 Information Meeting		Saturday, January 17th at 2:00 p.m.

If you wish to attend an Information Meeting, please call
651-699-1573 to reserve a spot.