Question 1

How do I know if my child's application packet is complete?

Accepted Answer

A complete audition packet includes the following:
✓ Online Application  
✓ Signed Student-Parent SOPA Handbook Agreement (Uploaded to the Online Application)
✓ Email addresses for two references (you will enter their emails in the online application)
✓ Video Audition (Uploaded to the Online Application)
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Once auditions are over, staff will review each student’s packet to ensure we have all the necessary paperwork. Please do not call or email about paperwork. If something is missing, we will contact you.

Question 2

When and how will students receive their audition results?

Accepted Answer

Results will be sent out in January. Parents/Guardians will be notified via the email address they entered for the online application.

Question 3

If my child does not pass the addition, can they re-audition?

Accepted Answer

Yes, students may re-audition at the times listed in the audition requirements.  Students that are unsuccessful in their first audition, are highly encouraged to study privately in the few months between auditions to improve their performance ability.  A student who does not pass the audition will not be given feedback as is the industry standard.

Question 4

What happens after I receive the acceptance notification?

Accepted Answer

When you receive the acceptance email, you will need to complete your school variance application if your student is not zoned for Spruce Creek High School on VPortal.
 • Acceptance Agreement- The parent/guardian must sign the “Acceptance Agreement”, accepting the seat at SCHS for the coming school year.
 • School Choice Application- After acceptance into the program, students and parents must accepted the variance in the program through VPortal.  Students will not be automatically placed at Spruce Creek High School if they are not zoned for Spruce Creek!  Once you have received your variance approval, you will need to contact Spruce Creek High School and complete your enrollment with the registrar. Additional information about school choice can be found on the Volusia County School website.
 • SOPA New Student orientation: SOPA new student orientation will be held in January of each year.  You must attend this meeting and at this time you will discuss which performing arts classes your students will be taking for the next school year. Your student must take the required classes in their performing arts area to be a student in the SOPA.

Question 5

What if I am Zoned for Spruce Creek High School already?

Accepted Answer

If you are currently zoned for Spruce Creek and have applied to be in the Advanced Performing Arts Program, you still need to wait for your audition results.  You still need to be accepted into the program to be a member.

Question 6

Can my student fit in three performing arts credits in their schedule?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can!  Some areas of study will require three performing arts classes.  Please read through the handbook to see what are the required courses for each area.  You can find an examples schedule for band/music students here:  SOPA Music student 4-year Schedule(https://www.sprucecreekapa.com/_files/ugd/0af7aa_74ad9786e4af497484cd15202897eec2.pdf)

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