Our 4th grade students worked together to explore the effects of rainwater on soil and the environment. Students worked with their lab groups to create a blend of soil, sand, and gravel which they exposed to water in order to better understand erosion.

Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts has been named a Nationally Certified Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. BRCVPA was among the first 55 schools located in 12 states (AL, CA, CT, FL, LA, MD, NC, NV, SC, TN, TX, and WI) to successfully complete an approximately nine month evaluation process and demonstrate through evidence, reflection, and strategic action that it has established the best practices entailed in the Magnet School Standards of Excellence. 
 
“In an increasingly complex school choice environment, parents, families, students, and local communities can be confident that each nationally certified magnet school is held to the same high standards,” said MSA Executive Director Todd Mann. “The certification process is groundbreaking and the first of its kind. It was created to recognize our most exemplary magnet programs.”
 
The national certification process is based on the Magnet School Standards of Excellence and the five pillars of magnet schools (diversity; innovative curriculum and professional development; academic excellence; high quality instructional systems; and, family and community partnerships). These pillars and standards define the essential elements and characteristics of high-quality magnet programs.
 
To become nationally certified, BRCVPA submitted a detailed application and participated in a rigorous evaluation conducted by the National Institute for Magnet School Leadership (NIMSL). The application process required the school to submit evidence demonstrating how it met each of the multiple indicators included in the Standards of Excellence. This included providing specific examples of how the school is promoting school diversity, closing the achievement gap, integrating a theme-based curriculum throughout the school, and encouraging parent and community involvement. 
                        
 BRCVPA will be recognized during a ceremony held at Magnet Schools of America’s 36th National Conference in Chicago, Illinois April 25-29, 2018. 

Solar Eclipse Day at BRCVPA turned out to be a huge success! Thank you, Ms. Dafoe, the arts staff. and the classroom teachers for creating an experience we will never forget. A very special thank you to all the parent volunteers who came out to join the fun! Enjoy the video! 

We would like to thank the LSU Community Bound Project for coming out to teach our students about community service, math, science, the arts, literature, and most importantly, friendship! Our 1st and 2nd grade students enjoyed a day filled with activities and created memories that will last a lifetime! Thank you, LSU! Geaux Tigers!!