PVA Application

PVA EXPRESSION OF INTEREST APPLICATION FORM

2025 - 2026
This information is being collected under section 33(c) of Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). The information will be used for determining the eligibility of the student for acceptance into the Performing Arts Program. For more information about the collection of this information, contact Learning Leader, Michelle Crimmins at mlcrimmins@cbe.ab.ca

Documents Required:

A Parent or Legal Guardian is required to assist in filling out this form.

If at any time you need to come back to this form later, click 'Save'. You will receive an email with the link attached.

Click submit when this application is completed. You will receive an email with your copy of the application if you successfully completed it.

Before filling out this form, please have the following ready:
- A copy of the applicant's most recent report card (a grade 8 June report card is sufficient) including teacher comments and attendance record.
After Submission

Once you have filled out the required pages of this application and hit submit, you will see a pop-up page with clickable links to:
- sign up for an audition or interview between January 21 - 24, 2025
- portfolio upload form (visual arts and media arts only)
- audition, portfolio, and interview requirements
Students and parents will also receive a follow-up email from Jotform with this information and links. If you do not see it, wait 1 hour or check your junk mail inbox.
Date of Application

MonthDayYear
PART A: STUDENT/DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Student email:*

Confirmation Email
Home phone number

Area CodePhone Number
Student cell phone number

Area CodePhone Number
Personal gender pronouns:
Current School:*
Current Grade:*
Designated CBE High School: please visit CBE Find A School website to look this up: https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx *
What neighbourhood do you live in most of the time? Ie: Tuscany, Charleswood, Beltline, Riverbend*
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Select a PVA Program

Please note that students will be required to audition &/or interview for the PVA program they list below.
The PVA program you are applying for:*

For Dual-PVA Applicants Only

Only complete this page and select a second PVA program if you are applying to be a Dual PVA student.
Important Information

Dual PVA students take two PVA programs simultaneously across all 3 years of high school. This pathway is challenging and is only suitable for students who have strong time-mangement, organization, and study skills. If the teaching staff feel that you are a strong candidate for the Dual PVA route, we will offer placement in both. If we feel you are a better fit for one PVA program over another, we still encourage you to take the non-PVA (general) fine arts version of that course instead.

Additionally:
- Dual PVA means you take two PVA classes each day for the full year. The remaining classes to fill in your timetable are reserved for English, Social Studies, Math, Sciences. You may not have room for additional options classes (complementary courses).
- Calm 20 and Phys Ed 10 are graduation requirements in Alberta. These courses do not fit into the timetabled day for Dual PVA students. You will need to arrange online or summer school for completing these courses.
- There are limited sections offered each year for Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Dual PVA students may not always have room in their timetable to enroll in the AP course(s) they want to while being Dual PVA.
Applicants who are seriously interested in applying for two PVA programs as a Dual PVA student must complete the audition and interview (or portfolio upload and interview) for both programs.
The second PVA Program (Dual PVA) you are applying to:

PART B: PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

(Please only fill in information as applicable to your situation)

Parent/Guardian 1
Parent/Guardian Name:*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Home Phone:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian email:*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Parent/Guardian Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian 2
Parent/Guardian 2 Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 2 Home Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian 2 Cell Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian 2 email

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Students who find success in the PVA program are:
- highly motivated and independent learners
- resilient and have good time-management and study skills
- able to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous program
- willing to challenge themselves artistically
- have a high interest in and passion for the arts
Parents/Guardians: Reflecting on the above attributes, please share any thoughts or information about your child that are relevant and/or important for teachers to know:*
How did you hear about the PVA program at Central?

Word of mouth (friend or family told you about us)Through your current schoolAttending a performance, event, or Open HouseInstagram or other advertisementAll of the above
For our Student Services & Resource department reference- Is your child on an IPP (Individual Program Plan)?*

YesNo
If yes, please provide coding and/or a brief description:

PART C: AGREEMENTS

PVA STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

Students accepted into the program are expected to:
1. Participate to the best of their ability and display commitment to all aspects of their learning in all classes at Central.
2. Attend PVA classses, rehearsals, performances and special events.
3. Help create a welcoming, caring, and inclusive environment for learning among others.
Failure to meet the above criteria will result in students being asked to withdraw from PVA. Further, it is important to understand that participating in PVA requires a commitment to the end of Grade 12. Students who withdraw from PVA and are not designated to Central Memorial may be required to return to their designated high school.

PVA ARTIST FEES - PARENT SUPPORT

Although school funds contribute to basic programming, PVA students are offered enriched learning opportunities that come at additional Course Fee cost ranging from $75-350 per year. Revenue from PVA artist fees as well as support from Calgary Performing and Visual Arts Foundation (CPVAF) and Central Memorial Music Parent Association (CMMPA) provide artist residencies, workshops, guest speakers, learning supplies, offsite activities, etc. For more information, contact Michelle Crimmins PVA Learning Leader at mlcrimmins@cbe.ab.ca

By checking the box below, students and parents/caregivers acknowledge awareness of the above.
Terms and Conditions*
Membership to Central Memorial's PVA Parent Boards: CPVAF & CMMPA

By submitting this form, you acknowledge that Parents/Caregivers of PVA students are automatic members of our Calgary Performing & Visual Arts Foundation (CPVAF) and your contact information will be shared with PVA's two parent support organizations: CPVAF and Central Memorial Music Parent's Association (for music students only) for the purpose of future communication through the school-year. They do not share your information with third parties and you can choose to unsubscribe from receiving update emails from them at any time.
Terms and Conditions*
Additional comments:

PART D: STUDENT REFLECTION

(to be completed by student)

Student applicants: Please reflect as to why you wish to attend the Performing and Visual Arts Program at Central by answering the following questions:
- What do you hope to gain from attending Central's PVA program?
- Describe any training or previous experienes that are relative to this application. (Private instruction, performance experiences, travel, workshops, competitions, awards...)
- PVA is a fast-paced and rigorous program that will be challenging and require time-management and study skills. Describe a time when you were challenged/stressed and how you managed that experience.
- What is the most important thing you'd like us to know about you?
Student Reflection:*

PART E: DOCUMENTATION
Please upload a pdf or jpeg copy of your child's most recent report card or transcript, including comments and attendance. If you only have access to the June grade 8 report card, please upload that.

Please name this file with your child's last name and first name, for example: "Smith, Jamie transcript 2019.pdf"
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Next Steps:

All applicants must go through an audition or portfolio review interview in order to be considered for the PVA Program at Central.

PVA Auditions & Interviews take place between January 21 - 24, 2025 during the school day. Applicants who do not sign up and attend will not be considered for the PVA Program.

For details on how you can prepare for these experiences, sign up for an audition-interview or submit a digital portfolio - check your inbox/junk mail after submitting this application. All the links will be there in an email waiting for you!

The following recipients will receive a confirmation email copy of your application:

Listed Parent/Guardian1

Listed Parent/Guardian2

Student

You should receive a confirmation email within the hour of submitting. If you do not, please check your junk mail folder.

Don't forget to hit the green submit button in the bottom right corner of this page and await our Thank You Page.
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PVA EXPRESSION OF INTEREST APPLICATION FORM

2025 - 2026

Documents Required:

Select a PVA Program

For Dual-PVA Applicants Only

PART B: PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian 1

Parent/Guardian 2

Students who find success in the PVA program are:

PART C: AGREEMENTS

PVA STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

PVA ARTIST FEES - PARENT SUPPORT

PART D: STUDENT REFLECTION

PART E: DOCUMENTATION