In January 2008, the The Leadership Conservatory for the Arts at Tarpon Springs High School became the District's 11th countywide magnet program. The conservatory is a world-class learning center of excellence creating a discovery zone for developing musicians, dancers and artists. This program integrates leadership skills, performing arts, rigorous academics and technology into a seamless curriculum that prepares today’s students for the shift to tomorrow’s challenges. Students without extensive formal training who want to develop their talent and have the desire to be leaders need to apply.

The student application period for countywide magnet programs for the 2012 - 2013 school year was January 7 - 20, 2012. If you missed the enrollment period, contact Assistant Principal Wayne McKnight (contact information below) regarding the possibility of late enrollment.

Enrollment is open to incoming 9th graders from throughout Pinellas County who may select one of two tracks:

• Leadership Through Instrumental Music
• Leadership Through Vocal Music

Note regarding Discipline Entrance Requirements

Proof of Good Standing
A student who has been suspended, expelled, or has excessive referrals for any reason from any public or private school in Florida or any other state will not be admitted into the Leadership Conservatory for the Arts Magnet program. Potential candidates transcripts must verify that they are "in good standing" and have displayed the ability to be self-directed, respectful, and have demonstrated an ability to succeed. Excessive pre-existing discipline problems will result in the denial of enrollment of the potential magnet candidate.

The parent or guardian of students transferring from an out-of-state public school or any private school must certify in writing that the student is not currently serving a suspension or expulsion imposed by the school or school district from which the student is transferring. Failure to certify in writing that a student transferring from an out-of state public school is not currently serving a suspension or expulsion will result in the denial of enrollment of the transferring student. Failure to certify in writing that a student transferring from a private school is not currently serving a suspension or expulsion will result in referral to the Chief Education Officer or designee to review the student's suspension or expulsion status.

Every magnet student application will be reviewed by the Tarpon Springs High School Administration to ensure equal opportunity and that every student meets the required entrance standards and expectations prior to a student being accepted into the magnet program.

Details on the program and enrollment information may be found at the following informational links:

Official 2012 Pinellas County Schools Magnet Brochure

Official 2012 Pinellas County Schools Magnet Programs and Application Process

Leadership Conservatory for the Arts Magnet Brochure

St. Petersburg Times Article of January 23, 2008

Tarpon Springs Magnet Proposal to School Board

Why Arts Education is Important to Students' Personal and Professional Development

For additional information:

The Leadership Conservatory for the Arts
At Tarpon Springs High School
1411 Gulf Rd.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Contact: Wayne McKnight, Assistant Principal
mcknightw@pcsb.org
(727) 943-4900, ext. 108