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Preparing students for college in an academically
challenging, arts-integrated environment
Dear Prospective Students & Families,
Thank you for your interest in attending Harding Fine Arts Academy. We’re excited for 2021-
2022 school year as we welcome a new class of incoming freshmen and prepare for our 16th
year of providing a transformative public school education in the heart of OKC!
Harding Fine Arts Academy’s mission is to prepare students for college in an academically
challenging, arts-integrated environment. The vision for Harding Fine Arts Academy was
created by community leaders with the belief that a comprehensive education requires
much more than memorization. The world isn’t looking for people who can simply bubble-in
a test. We want to produce students who can actively apply what they have learned to
innovate and collaborate in the real world. Experiential curriculum, project-based learning,
and challenging academics are combined to prepare your child for higher education and life
beyond high school.
This application packet includes information about our mission, academics & arts programs,
important dates and lottery details. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to
contact our director of admissions and student support, Jamese Siranga, at 405-702-4322 or
jsiranga@hfaaokc.org.
We look forward to meeting you and your family as we begin this new chapter and journey
together!
Sincerely,
Barry Schmelzenbach, M.Ed.L
Superintendent
Harding Fine Arts Academy
Harding Fine Arts Academy will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment,
and access to HFAA programs and activities.
3333 N. Shartel, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405)702-4322
www.hardingfinearts.org
2021- 2022
9th Grade Lottery and Wait List Information
Before the Deadline Application Deadline is
We begin accepting applications November 2020.
Application Deadline is Friday, March 5th 2021 at 4:30 pm. Friday, March 5th 2021
at 4:30 pm
The Lottery
After the deadline for applications has passed, all applicants with completed applications are assigned a
random number by computer. The computer then randomly selects these numbers giving us an
acceptance list and a wait list.
For the 9th grade lottery, priority is given to certain applicants in the following order:
o Group A- Siblings of current HFAA students and children of current HFAA employees
who turn in completed applications.
o Group B- Students who live within the boundaries of the Oklahoma City Public School
district who turn in completed applications. (In-District)
o Group C- Students who live outside the boundaries of the Oklahoma City Public School
district who turn in completed applications. (Out-of-District)
• Those freshmen not selected in the lottery will go on a numbered waiting list.
• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Students turning in applications after the lottery go on the numbered waiting list.
Acceptance and Enrollment
Acceptance (or wait list) letters and enrollment information will be mailed within 7 business days to all
parents/guardians of students who submitted completed applications. If an accepted student does not
complete and return the enrollment forms by the designated date on the acceptance letter, then his/her
spot will be given to the next person on the wait list and the student will be placed at the end of the
wait list.
Wait List
Those not selected for the lottery go on a numbered wait list. We will move down this wait list and
contact families as space is available.
10th, 11th & 12th Grade Transfer Students
Space for students transferring to HFAA is limited. After returning students are enrolled
(10th, 11th & 12th) additional student enrollment is based on the availability of a student’s
required/desired class(es). (It is usually the summer before we can determine availability of additional
transfer students.)
www.hardingfinearts.org
2021-2022 Only Completed
Applications
will be entered
APPLICATION CHECKLIST into the lottery.
(Rev. October 2020) © HFAA 2020-2021
APPLICATION Due by 4:30pm on March 5th, 2021
Student Application
Proof of Residency Form
The following:
2 Current Utility Bills or
Lease/Rental Agreement and 1 Utility Bill
IMPORTANT: The APPLICATION forms must be returned by the deadline
to Harding Fine Arts Academy offices, along with all supporting documentation requested
by the school.
For inclusion in the Harding Fine Arts Academy Lottery, students MUST:
Successfully complete the 8th grade
Complete and turn in the above forms by deadline
PLEASE NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ENTERED INTO THE LOTTERY
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 5TH, 2021 by 4:30pm
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER DEADLINE WILL GO ON A WAITING LIST
HARDING FINE ARTS ACADEMY
Deliver to our offices 3333 N Shartel Ave Or email to
or mail to: admissions@hfaaokc.org
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
405-702-4322
LOTTERY if needed March 8th, 2021
ACCEPTANCE LETTERS MAILED March 9th, 2021
ENROLLMENT : Upper Class Transfers (10th-12th)
Following items will be required to complete Enrollment (after acceptance):
Current Transcript
Attendance and Disciplinary records
Copy of Immunization records
IEP/MEEGS/504 documentation (if applicable)
2021-2022
Only Completed
Applications
STUDENT APPLICATION
**** PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ****
w ill be entered
into the lottery .
(Rev. October 2020) © HFAA 20120-2021
SECTION 1 STUDENT INFORMATION
NAME Last First Middle Preferred Name
Applying for DISTRICT OF OKCPS
which Grade? RESIDENCE
9th 10th 11th 12th OTHER à
ADDRESS Street Address Apt# City State ZIP
IMPORTANT: In order for this application t o be considered complet e,
you must submit PROOF OF RESIDENCY w ith this application!
(See PROOF OF RESIDENCY form attached t o this application.)
Name of Last School Attended City State ZIP
Does the student applying have a sibling currently attending Harding Fine Arts Academy? Yes
Name of current HFAA sibling? à
SECTION 2 PARENT / GUARDIAN INFORMATION
PARENT Relationship
To Student
ADDRESS Street Address City State ZIP
Cell # Home # Email
PARENT Relationship
To Student
ADDRESS Street Address City State ZIP
Cell # Home # Email
SCHOOL USE ONLY The deadline for applicat ions is Friday, March 5 th @ 4:30pm.
Only completed applicat ions w ill be included in the Lott ery. Cont act
DATE COMPLETED HFAA Admissions at 405-702-4322 w ith questions.
I hereby certify I am the parent / legal guardian of the above student,
and affirm all information contained herein is correct.
PRIORITY GROUP
A B C
Parent/Guar dian Signat ure Date
Current information is vital to the education and safety of every student.
LOTTERY # I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to update the above
information as it changes.
PROOF of RESIDENCY
INSTRUCTIONS
**** PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ****
Only Completed
Applications
w ill be entered
into the lottery .
(Rev. October 2020) © HFAA 2020-2021
SECTION 1 STUDENT INFORMATION
NAME Last First Middle
ADDRESS Street Address Apt# City State ZIP
SECTION 2 PARENT / GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Relationship Lives with
NAME To Student Student?
Yes
No
NAME Relationship Lives with
Yes
To Student Student?
No
* Guardian(s) must provide the follow ing required items:
"Adults serving as guardians for students in the district are required to show proof of guardianship
with a certified court document, adoption papers, or transfer of guardianship through DHS, Social
Security or a notarized letter from the parent."
F F
If COMPLETE If SEE
SECTION 3 DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE? OKCPS THIS SECTION Other SECTION 4
Parent / Guardian, sign below and provide the follow ing required items:
TWO (2) FORMS of:
CURRENT UTILITY BILLS (within last 60 days): OG&E, ONG, OKC water.
(Addresses with a P.O. Box number and Cable or Phone bills are not acceptable.)
Please write your child's name on the bills.
- OR -
ONE (1) Utilit y Bill and ONE (1) FORM of:
REAL ESTATE CONTRACT: "Title to residential property in the district, valid unexpired lease
agreement, or receipts for payment of rent on a district residence in which the applicant actually
resides."
SECTION 4 OUT OF DISTRICT
* If accepted, students w hose legal residence is outside of the OKCPS distr ict w ill need to obtain a tr ansfer .
An OPEN TRANSFERS into the OKCPS district must be sought immediately upon acceptance, and transfers must be
signed by the HFAA superint endent .
Occasionally, a home district will provide an Emergency Transfer; however, they are not required to approve an
emergency transfer request.
SECTION 5 SIGNATURE
I hereby certify I am the parent or that I have obtained legal guardianship or legal custody through the courts for the student listed
above. I also certify that the address listed above is my legal residence. I further understand that if my legal residence is determined
to be located in another school district and I have not obtained an approved Open or Emergency Transfer, any child indicated as
residing at the address above could be withdrawn from Harding Fine Arts Academy and the parent/legal guardian could be assessed a
tuition fee equal to the per capita cost of education in such district during the preceding school year. I certify I have read the statements
above and the information provided is accurate. I also understand that this document applies to the school year listed above.
Parent/Guar dian Signat ure Date
2020-2021 PROFILE WHO WE ARE Harding Fine Arts Academy is a tuition-free, public charter high school nestled in the heart of Oklahoma City. The mission of HFAA is to prepare students for college in an academically challenging, arts- integrated environment, and we were founded with a vision to provide educational equity through this transformative learning opportunity. We believe that all students can thrive in an engaging, hands-on experience that fosters critical thinking and creative problem solving. In addition to traditionally required academic subjects (including 14 Advanced Placement) in mathematics, English, science, social studies, and foreign language, our students select from a wide range of courses in dance, music, theatre, martial arts, and visual arts programs. Some of Oklahoma City’s finest artists and musicians are available as instructors, advisors, and community partners. Superintendent: Barry Schmelzenbach | bach@hfaaokc.org HS Principal: Keith Campbell | kcampbell@hfaaokc.org Dean of Students: Tara Houston | thouston@hfaaokc.org Counselor: Jessica Wetherington | jwetherington@hfaaokc.org Student Services: Jamese Siranga | jsiranga@hfaaokc.org Preparing students for college in an academically challenging, arts-integrated environment.
WHAT
WE
DO
OUR MISSION:
Established in 2005, Harding Fine Arts Academy is celebrating
its 15th year. Founded as the first Oklahoma A+ high school,
HFAA strives to incorporate the A+ Essentials framework of
ARTS
arts-integration, curriculum, experiential learning, multiple Art I - IV
learning pathways, enriched assessment, collaboration, Concert Choir
infrastructure, and climate. This mission and curriculum Dance I - III
approach provide a unique, transformative education, and has Drama I - IV
produced many high accolades including:
Graphic Design I - III
• 2015 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Guitar I - III
• 2018 Governor’s Award for Art in Education Jazz Band
• 2019 Best Charter School of the Year Journalism
– Choice Matters School Choice Summit
Martial Arts I - III
• 2020 100% graduation rate
o 2020 graduated 77 seniors with $3.9 million in Multi-Media
scholarships Percussion
• 2020 US News & World Report Photography I - IV
o Top 10 Oklahoma Public High School for eight Piano I - III
consecutive years Show Choir
• Newsweek #112 “Beating the Odds: Top High Schools Strings Ensemble
for Low-Income Students” Theater Technology
• Oklahoma State’s Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate
Video Production
• 52 State Superintendent Awards for Arts Excellence
since 2016
Winds Ensemble
French Language & Culture
A.P.
Biology
Government
Human Geography
Human Geography
Calculus AB and BC Psychology
English Language & Spanish Language & Culture
Composition Statistics
English Literature Studio Art - 2D
European History Studio Art - Drawing
4%
WHO asian
WE
SERVE 8%
native american
53%
of our students 17%
are eligible for hispanic
free & reduced
lunch
14% 32%
of our students black or
receive special african-american
education services
100%
of our students
are public 39%
school students caucasian
WHAT
WE’VE Nat’l Blue Ribbon
ACHIEVED school of
excellence
top 10 high school
in Oklahoma
for eight years
#112 in USA
getting students of Governor’s Award
poverty to college for Art Excellence
2019 Oklahoma
charter school of
the yearSAMANTHA is attending the University of Oklahoma and plans to major in biochemistry. Her future aspirations are “Harding is a comprised of an acceptance into one of the best medical school programs, where she will study to become a pediatrician and place where will someday start a nonprofit organization to treat children with special needs in third world countries. I could be me, She believes that attending Harding Fine Arts Academy was and in truth it life- changing for many reasons. It is a friendly and encouraging environment that served as a foundation for her is where I development as a student, leader, and an advocate for change. Thanks to the support of teachers and wonderful peers she found felt empowered to take on helpful roles such as a National Honor Society tutor, Student Ambassador, Latino Leadership myself.” advocate, and eventually HFAA Student Council president. “I know that it is because of my experiences in these positions that I have gained the knowledge and self-worth that is necessary to take on any task as a leader. I love Harding Fine Arts Academy most for its kind people. The truth is, Harding is a sanctuary of sorts, a haven. We arrive treating our wounds from a violent and tempestuous world. We wear our shields. our facades of danger and yet, for the first time, we are treated not according to appearance but for who we truly are. Harding is a place where I could be me, and in truth it is where I found myself,” says Samantha.
WHAT
OUR STUDENTS 52
state superintendent
HAVE ACHIEVED awards for arts
excellence since 2016
27 Scholastic
award winners
in 2019
100% graduation Oklahoma’s first
rate w/ $3.9M in Youth Poet
scholarships Laureate
2-year
American-Israeli
Youth ExchangeCARLIE is currently attending the University of
Oklahoma. She is majoring in ballet performance
and chemistry pre-med, and minoring in French and
physics. She feels that the best thing about Harding
are its teachers and staff.
“Every one of my teachers was always so willing
to help me and give me the best education
possible, which I am very grateful for,” she says.
Outside of academics at HFAA, Carlie was involved
in Oklahoma Close Up, Student Council, National
Honor Society, and the Student Ambassador
program. She also had the opportunity to take ballet,
modern dance, orchestra, visual art, photography,
and journalism as arts electives, and seven of
Harding’s AP classes.
“Attending Harding for four years taught me to be
independent in my education as well as provided
me with the skills necessary to be successful in my
academic and artistic endeavors. At a large
university like O.U., it is necessary that you know
how to manage your studies, motivate yourself,
and do what is required to be successful, such as
asking for help,” says Carlie.
“Attending Harding for four years taught me to
be independent in my education…”WHERE
OUR
STUDENTS GO
SCHOOLS HFAA GRADUATES HAVE MATRICULATED TO:
ACM @ UCO Le Moyne College Southwestern Christian University
Alabama A&M University Loyola University Chicago St. Lawrence University
Albany State University University of Mary Tallin University (Tallin, Estonia)
Alcorn State University Hardin–Baylor Texas A&M University
American Academy of Dramatic Arts New Mexico State University Texas Christian University
Arcadia University Newman University Texas Southern University
Art Institute of Chicago Northeastern State University Tulsa University
Austin State University Oklahoma Baptist University United States Air Force
Brandeis University Oklahoma Christian University United States Marines
Colorado School of Mines Oklahoma City University United State Navy
Colorado State University Oklahoma Panhandle State University of St. Andrews
Columbia University University University of Arkansas
Culver-Stockton College Oklahoma State University University of Colorado
Dallas Baptist University Oklahoma Wesleyan University University of Central Oklahoma
DePauw University Olivet Nazarene University University of Dallas
Drury University Oral Roberts University University of Kansas
East Central University Ottawa University University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Pace University, New York University of North Carolina
Emory University Prairie View A&M University University of North Texas
Flagler College Saint Anselm College University of Northern Colorado
Fort Lewis College San Francisco Art Institute University of Oklahoma
Grambling State University Savannah College of University of Science & Arts Oklahoma
Howard University Art & Design University of Washington
Johns Hopkins Seton Hall University Warren Wilson College
Johnson & Wales University School of the Arts Washington & Lee University
Lakeland University Institute of Chicago Wichita State University
Langston University Southern Nazarene UniversityHFAA was established as the first
Oklahoma A+ high school in the
state, and proudly serves as a
OK A+ Demonstration School.
A Newsweek Top 500 high school
in America for Beating the Odds
by preparing students for college
while overcoming the obstacles
posed by students at an economic
disadvantage, and is proudly
ranked 112th in the nation.
HFAA has been consistently
ranked as one of the top 10
high schools in Oklahoma, The Governor's Arts Awards
and #5 in 2018. recognizes individuals and
organizations whose efforts
have impacted the arts in their
communities and throughout
the state.
(405) 702-4322
3333 N. Shartel Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
admissions@hfaaokc.org
HFAA was recognized in
2015 as one of only two high
schools in the state as a Preparing students for college
National Blue Ribbon School in an academically challenging,
of Academic Excellence.
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