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Frequently Asked Questions

When is open enrollment?

Open Enrollment for an upcoming school year begins the 2nd Wednesday in January and runs approximately 30 days.

Our Open Enrollment period for 2022-2023 runs January 12 – February 14th, 2023.

Does my student have to audition to be accepted?

Yes, all new students are required to audition and meet the requirements for acceptance.

Where do I find admissions and audition information?

You will find everything you need to know on our Admissions Page.

What fine arts are offered for auditions ?

Elementary must audition in two of the following areas: Choir, Dance, Theatre, or Visual Arts.

Middle School students must audition in one of the following areas: Choir, Dance, Theatre, or Visual Arts but have the option to audition in a second area, if they

High School students must audition in one of the following areas: Choir, Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, or Visual Arts.

What is required of my student during an audition?

Requirements for each grade level and fine art can be found on our Admissions Page.

We offer optional, but highly encouraged, Audition Workshop Q&A sessions in January and February.

When will audition results be released?

Results are typically mailed the third week of March.

If my child gets into FWAFA, do they need to re-audition each year?

No, your child does not have to re-audition each year.

How many openings do you have each year and how many people apply?

This varies greatly from year-to-year and grade-to-grade. Openings depend on current students’ enrollment decisions.

The number of auditioning applicants also varies; therefore, we are not able to provide consistent data on this topic.

What curriculum does FWAFA use?

Although we specialize in fine arts, we put a premium on high-quality, college-preparatory education. Teachers design TEKS-based lessons that engage students in complex, higher-order thinking skills and utilize creative instruction techniques such as creating, performing, presenting, producing, responding, and connecting.

What time is the school day?

Our day begins at 7:45 am and ends at 3:30 pm for 3rd-4th grade and 3:45 pm for 5th-12th This is a longer school day than most area schools in order to accommodate additional fine arts in our students’ school day.

Is there tuition?

No. As a public charter school, there is no charge for students to attend.

Do you charge activity fees?

No, however, fees are required for some competitions, field trips, audition groups,

Does FWAFA have a uniform requirement?

Yes, students have a daily school uniform requirement as well as uniform requirements for dance, PE, and performing groups. Some pieces of the uniform must be purchased at Flynn O’Hara Uniforms. More details are available in our Student Handbook.

Every Friday at FWAFA, our students show their FWAFA pride by wearing a spirit shirt and jeans.

Does FWAFA have sports?

We do have a PE program but we do not have interscholastic sports. Our Fine Art Performances are our “Friday night lights.”

Does FWAFA provide transportation?

No, transportation is the parent’s responsibility. Although, we do try to provide opportunities for parents to connect with carpools.

Does FWAFA have a special education program?

Yes. We are a public school and, as such, provide special services for qualifying students.

Does FWAFA participate in state testing?

Yes. As a public school, all students participate in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) in grades 3-11. We also participate in the College Board PSAT and Advanced Placement (AP) programs at the high school level.

What is your graduation rate and what kinds of colleges do students who graduate from FWAFA get into?

FWAFA has a 100% graduation rate. Our students attend top universities in state and across the nation, including Baylor, University of Texas, Texas A&M, TCU, Boston University, Cornell, USC and Stanford. Our students are accepted into fine arts programs in colleges and universities such as Boston Conservatory, Cleveland Institute of Music, Eastman School of Music, New England Conservatory, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, San Francisco Conservatory, and Savannah College of Art and Design.

Do you have any AP or honors courses?

All middle and high school courses are taught at the college-preparatory level. We currently offer 9 Advanced Placement courses spanning all core content areas and music.