TRUMBULL COUNTY Arts academy accepting applications until May 15

The academy uses the performing arts as a primary teaching tool.
WARREN -- Trumbull County Educational Service Center is accepting applications for the Trumbull Arts Academy for the 2003-04 school year.
There will be a meeting for parents of prospective academy pupils at 7 p.m. today in Lordstown Middle School.
Applications will close May 15.
Individual auditions will be scheduled May 27-30 in Lordstown Middle School.
Trumbull Arts Academy is an educational program using the performing arts as a primary teaching tool.
Pupils in grades five to seven attend the academy instead of their home school five days each week and use the arts as a tool to learn mathematics, science, English and history.
A certified/licensed classroom teacher integrates the arts into the core curriculum. Professional visiting artists help integrate art, drama, dance and vocal and instrumental music.
Eligibility
To apply, pupils must be in the fourth, fifth or sixth grade in one of the following school districts: Bloomfield-Mespo, Bristol, Champion, Howland, Hubbard Exempted Village, Joseph Badger, LaBrae, Liberty, Lordstown, Maplewood, Mathews, Newton Falls, Niles or Southington.
Additional information and applications are in the parent section of the Trumbull County Educational Service Center's Web site at www.trumbull.k12.oh.us.
Individuals may also request applications and information from Debra Quinn, director of curriculum and instruction, at (330) 675-2800.
The arts academy is housed in the Lordstown Local School District's Middle School.
The building features an auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, music room and classrooms.