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Boston Arts Academy
Boston Arts Academy is the city’s first and only public high school for the visual and performing arts. As a pilot school within the Boston Public Schools, BAA prepares a diverse community of aspiring artist-scholars to succeed in their college or professional careers and to become engaged members of a democratic society.
BAA was founded on the belief that arts and academics are equally important to a student’s development. The arts are integrated throughout the academic curriculum. The arts are used as a vehicle to motivate students with a variety of learning styles to succeed in high school and to pursue higher education. The goal of the BAA curriculum is not necessarily to produce professional artists, but rather to give each student the opportunity to learn, create, and discover his or her own unique talents. This year, over 96% of our graduates will attend college..

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Senior Project Night 2009 : Photos by Phyllis Bretholtz

Senior Project Night 2009

Photos by Phyllis Bretholtz

Updated: Nov 20, 2009 10:55am PST

Linda Nathan's Book Party at Emerson : Photos by Phyllis Bretholtz

Linda Nathan's Book Party at Emerson

Photos by Phyllis Bretholtz

Updated: Nov 20, 2009 9:43am PST

Recruitment Fair at MassArt 2009 : Photos by Dani Coleman

Recruitment Fair at MassArt 2009

Photos by Dani Coleman

Updated: Oct 20, 2009 1:07pm PST

Benefit & Gala 2009 :

Benefit & Gala 2009

Updated: Oct 09, 2009 11:43am PST

Graduation 2009! : Photos by Phyllis Bretholtz

Graduation 2009!

Photos by Phyllis Bretholtz

Updated: Jun 19, 2009 8:13am PST

Senior Awards/Junior Step-Up : Photos by Phyllis Bretholtz

Senior Awards/Junior Step-Up

Photos by Phyllis Bretholtz

Updated: Dec 08, 2008 10:57am PST

Graduation 2008 : Photos by Phyllis Bretholtz

Graduation 2008

Photos by Phyllis Bretholtz

Updated: Jun 23, 2008 11:29am PST

Graduation 2008 : Photos by Maha Chourafa

Graduation 2008

Photos by Maha Chourafa

Updated: Jun 23, 2008 9:25am PST

End of Year BBQ 2007 :

End of Year BBQ 2007

Updated: May 16, 2008 10:39am PST

Africa Lives! 2008 :

Africa Lives! 2008

Updated: May 13, 2008 12:18pm PST

BAA Service Trip to Grand Canyon 2008 :

BAA Service Trip to Grand Canyon 2008

Updated: May 13, 2008 7:55am PST

Julian Schnabel & Lou Reed Visit BAA :

Julian Schnabel & Lou Reed Visit BAA

Updated: May 13, 2008 6:50am PST

Theatre Headshots 2008

All Headshots taken by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Updated: May 09, 2008 11:03am PST

Visual Arts Headshots 2008 : All Headshots taken by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Visual Arts Headshots 2008

All Headshots taken by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Updated: May 07, 2008 9:43am PST

Music Headshots 2008 : All Headshots taken by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Music Headshots 2008

All Headshots taken by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Updated: May 06, 2008 2:18pm PST

Anne Clark: Teacher of the Year! : Photos by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Anne Clark: Teacher of the Year!

Photos by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Updated: May 02, 2008 1:03pm PST

Marvin Hamlisch Visit 2008 : Photos by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Marvin Hamlisch Visit 2008

Photos by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Updated: May 02, 2008 12:27pm PST

Senior Dance Performance 2008 :

Senior Dance Performance 2008

Updated: May 01, 2008 1:26pm PST

Inferno Exhibition 2008 :

Inferno Exhibition 2008

Updated: May 01, 2008 11:46am PST

Senior Music Recitals 2008 :

Senior Music Recitals 2008

Updated: Apr 30, 2008 1:05pm PST

Dance Headshots 2007-08

All Headshots taken by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Updated: Apr 04, 2008 12:45pm PST

Deborah Webster Greeley Room Dedication 2008 :  On March 7, friends and family of the late Deborah Webster Greeley came together for the joyous dedication of BAA’s  Student Support Office in Deborah’s name, and in tribute to her lifetime of work with youth and families.  
The Student Support Office is an integral part of BAA life, providing counseling and wellness care in a variety of areas. Over $100,000 a year must be privately raised to support these vital services.  Boston Arts Academy is deeply grateful to Susan Foley Larson and the trustees of the Dana McLean Greeley Foundation for Peace and Justice for a generous grant in support of this work.

Deborah Webster Greeley Room Dedication 2008

 On March 7, friends and family of the late Deborah Webster Greeley ...

Updated: Mar 14, 2008 6:33am PST

Senior Project Night 2007 : Photos by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Senior Project Night 2007

Photos by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Updated: Dec 04, 2007 12:14pm PST

Recruitment Performance 2007 : BAA's 2nd Annual Recruitment Performances at Massachusetts College of Art & Design were attended by over 300 students from 11 Boston area schools.

Recruitment Performance 2007

BAA's 2nd Annual Recruitment Performances at Massachusetts College of ...

Updated: Dec 04, 2007 8:52am PST

Family Orientation October 2007 :

Family Orientation October 2007

Updated: Oct 31, 2007 6:28am PST

Archbishop Desmond Tutu visits BAA 2007 :

Archbishop Desmond Tutu visits BAA 2007

Updated: Oct 30, 2007 1:32pm PST

Opening Day 2007 : First Day of School at Fenway Park! All photos by Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Opening Day 2007

First Day of School at Fenway Park! All photos by Ms. Phyllis Bretholt ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2007 11:44am PST

Graduation 2007 : BAA Commencement at Symphony Hall. All photos courtesy of Ms. Phyllis Bretholtz.

Graduation 2007

BAA Commencement at Symphony Hall. All photos courtesy of Ms. Phyllis ...

Updated: Oct 11, 2007 8:08am PST