The School of Arts and Enterprise (The SAE) is a tuition-free, audition-free charter school that welcomes students starting in 6th grade. You might be wondering why we begin a year earlier than some other middle schools in the area. The answer is simple: because creativity can’t wait!
Your Art Starts Now
By 6th grade, students are already creating their own artwork, learning new techniques, and discovering what inspires them. We want to be part of that exciting journey! Starting at The SAE in 6th grade gives you a full year to explore different artistic disciplines and begin figuring out what you want to focus on by high school.
Our 6th Grade is Unique
The 6th grade experience at The SAE is truly unique. Instead of jumping straight into a full middle school schedule, you’ll stay in a single classroom with one caring teacher who weaves the arts into everything you learn. This nurturing approach supports your academic growth while getting you ready for all the exciting opportunities waiting in grades 7-12.
There’s Time to Explore
In 6th grade, art isn’t just an elective – it’s part of every subject! Your lessons in math, science, history, and language arts come alive with creativity and artistic exploration. On Arts Wednesdays, you’ll learn from every arts teacher on our campus, rotating through dance, theatre, music, visual arts, design, and more. Plus, four times a year, teaching artists from the American Museum of Ceramic Art lead special ceramics workshops, bringing museum-quality instruction right into your classroom!
Some families wonder about leaving their K-6 elementary school a year early. Here’s what we’ve discovered: students who join us in 6th grade tend to have a smoother transition into middle school life, arrive better prepared for our arts programs, and benefit from that extra year in our supportive middle school community. Why wait to start creating amazing art?
Ready for What’s Next
By the end of 6th grade, you’ll be ready to join the full middle school experience. You’ll have already sampled every arts discipline and built a strong foundation in creativity and collaboration that will carry you through high school and beyond.
At The SAE, 6th grade isn’t just the start of middle school – it’s the spark that ignites a lifelong creative journey. Ready to find your artistic home? Contact The School of Arts and Enterprise and enroll today.
About The SAE
The School of Arts and Enterprise (The SAE) is an audition-free and tuition-free arts charter school serving grades 6-12. Our campuses are located in the Pomona, CA Arts Colony, surrounded by a thriving professional arts community. We offer nationally-recognized, award-winning arts education and creative entrepreneurship for young artists through project-based learning and flexible block scheduling. Students are supported by a close-knit community that values creative expression and celebrates differences. Join The SAE today! Enrolling now.
