PURPOSE
THERE’S NO ONE DISCIPLINE, WE PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH THE
HISTORY
Sparkle
was created in 1975 in
They have been working within the
structure of the
Cultural and Educational tours we
have taken include:
1998 brought us back to first love,
The
Project
A five-year effort to establish a
21st century learning environment for young artists/students
To enable
artistically gifted and talented students, broadly representative of the
socioeconomic and ethnic diversity of the state, to receive intensive training
in the arts through a multidisciplinary program;
To provide Computer Based Training to students from k – adult in academic and business software applications
To provide a training ground for
future artists who may wish to study and practice the arts or to pursue careers
in the major performing arts companies and the commercial and fine arts
institutions in
To
establish a model for partnerships between the public and private sectors.
The mission of SPARKLE is to
annually provide a select number of Jefferson County students of the visual,
literary, performing, cultural and media arts with an intensive learning
experience conducted by distinguished arts professionals, designed to enhance
the students' artistic skills and to develop their understanding as individuals
of their potential for growth as creative artists.
By
fulfilling its mission SPARKLE will:
Provide recognition, distinction
and professional training in the arts to a broadly recruited student body of
talented students in a scope and manner not available anywhere else in
Establish an educational and arts
community of professional artists and talented students that offers computer
base training balanced with performing arts and cultural arts
Opportunities
to enhance the student’s skills for creative risk taking, imaginative
discipline, critical thinking, collaborative problem solving and leadership.
Ensure that the Program's student
body, faculty and curriculum are reflective and sensitive to
Support and encourage each
student's singular capacity for creative accomplishment and the importance of
the group/team/family dynamics.
Provide an educational link with
institutions of higher learning, major performing arts companies, commercial
and fine arts institutions, in the film, television and recording industries in
Establish models for excellence in
arts and computer base education and direct attention to the need for high
quality arts and computer literacy programs in all
Enhance the overall cultural
climate of
Help to ensure the long-term
development of artists for the arts, entertainment and information technology
industries
It is our expectation that some
SPARKLE students will become professional artists and technology professionals.
Others will go on to apply their creative skills in other professions. The goal
of SPARKLE is to provide an educational experience and learning environment
that goes beyond the general practices and provide improvement of aesthetics
and technique. We want to broaden our students' understanding of their creative
potentials, regardless of their eventual life paths.
STUDENTS
The Program is open to students
from more than 15 public and private secondary schools in
RULES AND POLICIES OF
SPARKLE
RULES
When you arrive at Sparkle, you are
joining a community. In any community, a certain amount of organization or
structure is required. This structure protects the rights of the individual and
promotes community spirit and cooperation. Rules have been developed to conform
to accepted standards of social and residential life behavior, existing laws
and common sense. Please conduct
yourself with appropriate respect for other individuals' rights and properties.
You represent SPARKLE at all times. Disciplinary action will be taken against
any student involved in the following misconduct:
Possession and/or use of drugs or alcohol
Possession, use, or discharge of a weapon
Physical violence, intimidation, threats or
harassment directed towards any Sparkle student, teacher or staff member
Vandalism
Theft of possessions of fellow students, staff
or property [personal items, music, costumes,
software, routines, props of Sparkle
Involvement in any illegal action
Leaving the Sparkle center without written
permission
Leaving a class/program
Inviting visiting guests into Center without
permission
Entering the Design Construction areas:
restricted to Company {Advance}
students.
Entering Office Area without permission or
accompanied by a Staff person.
Unexcused absence or tardiness from classes,
rehearsals, workshops or performances
Inability to function adequately in class due to lack
of sleep or proper eating habit
Performances outside Sparkle Dance Company strictly prohibited
without written authorization.
Repeated infractions of the Center's rules
Conduct or behavior that is unacceptable by community
or family values.
Disruption of classes, performances or other Program
activities.
Unethical or immoral behavior that result in
production changes or loss.
You are responsible to pay Sparkle for costs,
expenses and reasonable attorney's fees, which shall be fixed by a court in any
action brought by Sparkle, for the recovery of any damages you caused.
Open flames (including candles and incense),
combustible decorations, chemicals, multiple electrical adapters and ungrounded
electrical, appliances are prohibited in student areas.
Each student must clean his/her changing space
every Thursday evening of the SPARKLE program. The Dressing Room Assistant will
set up a time schedule accommodating all students on the floor. The Dressing
Room Assistant will also complete an individual space inspection by the end of
the evening.
Special Note to SPARKLE students who are
18 years old or older and their parents:
When
you accept the offer of admission to SPARKLE, you agree to abide by all of
Sparkle’s Rules and Policies despite the fact that these may be more
restrictive than you are accustomed to in your home environment. If you feel
that these rules are too burdensome, difficult, or invasive of your privacy,
then you should reconsider your decision to attend the Program.
SECTION II: Rules and Policies of Sparkle
Disciplinary
Action
Students participating in the Sparkle program are expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to module workshops/classes. Disciplinary action in response to infractions of Sparkle rules is left to the discretion of the Center, which reserves the right to take all actions it considers to be in the best interest of the student, the student body and the Center. Should any student's behavior violate any of Sparkle rules, formal disciplinary action will occur as follows:
COUNSELING: When
discipline problems occur the Director or Deputy
Director, faculty member or other Sparkle staff will counsel students
.
DOCUMENTATION,
MEETING WITH ADMINISTRATORS: If counseling is deemed insufficient by staff, the
student's behavior will be documented in writing and Sparkle administrators
will be informed of the infraction. The student will be scheduled for a meeting
with the Director or Deputy Director and appropriate staff and/or faculty.
After ascertaining the facts of the situation, the Director or the Deputy
Director will determine whether probation and parental notification are warranted.
PROBATION
AND PARENTAL NOTIFICATION: If in the opinion of the Director or Deputy Director
the infraction is serious, the student will be placed on indefinite suspension
until such time the Director and the parent or guardian can meet and the issue
resolved. Second offense will result in probation. A student placed on
probation will be expelled from Sparkle in the event of any subsequent
documented infraction.
EXPULSION
FROM SPARKLE: If such an infraction occurs, staff and the Director will document
it or Deputy Director will be informed. Within 24 hours the student will meet
with the Director or Deputy Director and appropriate staff. If the Director or
Deputy Director is satisfied that the infractions documented by staff have in
fact been committed by a student on probation, then that student shall be
expelled from the program. The student's parents or guardian will be contacted
to make arrangements for the student's return home. If Sparkle arranges
transportation, the parent or guardian is responsible and expected to reimburse
Sparkle in full for all travel costs. A dismissal letter indicating the cause
of expulsion shall be sent to the student's parents and school. Expulsion is at
the absolute discretion of the Sparkle Administration.
NO
REFUND of fees or award of program credit will be made to a student who has
been expelled from Sparkle.
THESE
PROCEDURES NOTWITHSTANDING, ANY SPARKLE STUDENT FOUND TO HAVE VIOLATED THE
RULES PERTAINING TO POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, POSSESSION OF WEAPONS,
VIOLENCE AND INTIMIDATION, THEFT OR VANDALISM, SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY EXPELLED
FROM THE SCHOOL UPON THE FIRST INFRACTION. IN ADDITION, ANY STUDENT WHO, IN THE
OPINION OF THE
DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON, HAS SERIOUSLY BREACHED THE RULES AND
EXPECTATIONS OF THAT DEPARTMENT REGARDING HANDLING OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS,
THE PRIVACY AND RIGHTS OF OTHER STUDENTS, OR APPROPRIATE CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR,
MAY ALSO BE EXPELLED FROM SPARKLE UPON THE FIRST INFRACTION. NO REFUND OF FEES
OR AWARD OF PROGRAM CREDIT WILL BE MADE TO A STUDENT WHO HAS BEEN EXPELLED FROM
SPARKLE.
Leaving the
Center
Any student who must leave the
Center, other than for a Sparkle sponsored activity, must have written
permission from their parent or guardian on file in Sparkle’s Office. Without
any exceptions, there will be no off
Center passes issued without written permission. Your parent or guardian must,
in advance of the weekly class/program, complete the “Off-Center Permission”
form and return it along with your other registration forms to the Sparkle
Office twenty-four(24)hours prior to excuse Off-Center trip. If this form is not on
file with Sparkle’s Office, any plans you have may be cancelled.
NOTE:
Off-Center trips are not encouraged. If you know in advance that you have a
conflict with this policy, you might want to consider a different program as
exceptions to this rule are few. In the event of a family emergency, your
parent or guardian must contact the Sparkle Director or Deputy Director.
SECTION II: Rules and Policies of Sparkle
Class
Participation
The primary reason for your coming to Sparkle is to grow as
an artist through the academic and
Interdisciplinary program in classes, workshops,
rehearsals and the experiences provided by performances, exhibits and
co-curricular activities. You have an extraordinary
opportunity to work with master teachers and artists in the studio, on stage
and on the computer’s online environment.
Class attendance is both a privilege and an obligation. In
order to fully profit from the Sparkle program, it is absolutely essential that
you take advantage of ALL planned activities. Students are expected to attend
all classes, performances, workshops and other activities, which are part of
their primary areas of study.
Programs and activities for which attendance is optional will
be clearly indicated. Excessive, unexplained absences will lead to disciplinary
action, loss of program credit or dismissal.
A fundamental element of class participation is abiding by
all rules and instructions issued by individual adult and student teachers.
Failure to follow instructions given and/or failure to observe restrictions on
subject matter or methodologies will result in disciplinary action, and may
result in expulsion.
E-Mail
E-mail is available to students for the summer 2k2 program!
We recommend that Sparkle students create a personal address at hotmail.com,
juno.com, email.com, mail.yahoo.com or one of the other free e-mail services
before the start of the fall session. This address should be given to friends
and family members.
Students can access their e-mail accounts from the internet
work stations in the First Steps Online Office during regular Center hours.
Website
Parents may visit our website for program updates and information.
The address is
http://sparklelearningcenter.com/.
Conference/Lecture
Studio 1
Access to books, films, videos, slides and recordings will be
made available to students. Students are to respect the standards concerning
quiet study and no food is allowed in Studio 1. Circulating books, scores and other materials must be returned to
Studio 1 on or before Fridays. Students may utilize the materials within
the boundaries of Studio 1. Students are responsible for payment for lost or
damaged books/CD’s/tapes before leaving Center. Failure to do so may jeopardize
eligibility for program credits and attendance.
STUDIO II - HOURS
MONDAY- THURSDAY 6 P.M. - 8 P.M.
FRIDAYS 3 P.M. - 6 P.M.
SATURDAY 1 P.M. - 4 P.M.