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WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL GRADES

We are currently accepting applications in Grades K-5 for the 2022-2023 school year.

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

In this video, explore how an arts-based education will inspire your child to think more creatively, work collaboratively with teachers and peers, and grow to be a future innovator. It is proven that arts integration in the classroom increases academic and emotional success!

Explore TeSA

Campus Tours

Campus tours are on Wednesdays at 9am. Space is limited, please RSVP below to reserve your spot.

For any questions, please contact Paula Fukuhara at paula.fukuhara@artsacademics.org.

RSVP For a Campus Tour

Open House

January 12 | 5:30PM on Facebook LIVE

Texas School of the Arts (Grades K-5) will accept applications for auditions starting January 12th for the ’22-’23 school year.
 
Join us for a virtual open house to learn about how an arts-based education will inspire your child to think more creatively, work collaboratively with teachers and peers, and grow to be a future innovator. It is proven that arts integration in the classroom increases academic and emotional success!
 
This event will be hosted LIVE on Facebook by our Principal, Mrs. Betsy Compton and our President/CEO, Mr. Gravley. They will introduce you to some of the TeSA teachers, show you our classrooms in action, give you glimpses of performances, and answer your questions in a live Q&A session.
 
If you’re interested in TeSA, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to explore our school!

Audition Workshops

WATCH OUR AUDITION WORKSHOP:

In our audition workshop, we provide a step-by-step video on how to successfully complete an online audition for Texas School of the Arts and our audition coaches host a Q&A to give extra tips and answer parent questions. 

CLICK HERE to watch the TeSA Audition Workshop.

Virtual Goodie Bag

Our Virtual Goodie Bag is a touch-free information packet, including handouts with details regarding auditions, after-school arts programs, FAQ’s and more!

Open Virtual Goodie Bag

How To Apply

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR GRADES K-5

Please follow the application process below to schedule an audition. Auditions will be conducted in an online format.

    1. Download your application.
    2. Email your completed application to application@myTeSA.org
    3. Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email confirmation from Paula Fukuhara within 24 hours (applications submitted during the weekends will receive a response the following Monday) with important next steps. Please check your junk/spam folder for this email and if you still do not see the response, please contact us.

For more information regarding applying to TeSA or the admission process, please contact Paula Fukuhara at Paula.Fukuhara@myTeSA.org or 817.766.2390 ext. 112.

The Admission Process

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Explore the Process

We are so excited you want to audition for TeSA! It’s never too early to start preparing. The first step is getting familiar with the application process. Explore the following documents and remember to contact us if you have any questions. These documents are for reference only and may change from year to year.

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Apply for Admission

Students from accepted ISDs (see below) may start the admission process by Completing an Application and auditioning.

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Audition to Join Us

Students in grades K-5 audition in all fine arts: Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts.

Auditions for the 22-23 school year will take place online. Applicants will be scored using the provided rubrics. Students must meet a minimum required score for acceptance. Those who receive adequate scores will either be offered admittance to TeSA or be placed on the waitlist until a spot becomes available.

Applicants will not receive audition feedback, copies of their scoresheets, or be given access to their final audition score(s).

What are the Accepted ISDs?

Students whose parent or guardian currently resides in any of the following TEA-approved ISDs are eligible to apply:

Aledo ISD
Alvarado ISD
Arlington ISD
Azle ISD
Birdville ISD
Burleson ISD
Carroll ISD
Castleberry ISD
Cedar Hill ISD
Cleburne ISD
Crowley ISD
DeSoto ISD

Duncanville ISD
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Everman ISD
Fort Worth ISD
Godley ISD
Granbury ISD
Grand Prairie ISD
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
Joshua ISD
Keene ISD

Keller ISD
Kennedale ISD
Lake Worth ISD
Mansfield ISD
Northwest ISD
Peaster ISD
Springtown ISD
Weatherford ISD
White Settlement ISD