We are pleased that you are interested in applying for the Academy for the Fine Arts (AFA). An AFA student may remain enrolled at his/her home school for academic​ courses or may apply for Out of District  waiver to attend GTJHS.

Elgibility
Students in good academic standing currently enrolled in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade from any Frederick County high school are eligible to apply after meeting course prerequisites (see below). AFA does not accept mid-year transfers.

The Process
There are four simple steps to apply to the AFA:
STEP 1: Complete and submit the Application
STEP 2: Submit the Request for Transcript Release Form to your guidance counselor
STEP 3: Submit two (2) reference forms
STEP 4: Audition Specific to discipline consisting of an interview and audition/portfolio review. Please see specific audition requirements for your program.

NOTE: The audition will not be scheduled until ALL prior steps have been completed and documents received. It is the responsibility of the student applicant to ensure that all application materials are submitted. Incomplete AFA application packets will delay the Audition/Portfolio Interview until all missing information is received and processed.

Course Prerequisites: Must have one credit in your area of focus. 
- American Popular Music
- Art 1
- Band 1 or 2
- Beginner Dance
- Ceramics 1
- Class Piano 1 or 2
- Computer Graphics 1
- Concert Choir 1 or 2, or Voice Ensemble 1
- Digital Photography 1
- Drawing & Painting 1
- Guitar 1 or 2
- Instrumental Chamber Ensemble 1 or 2
- Intermediate Dance
- Introduction to Theatre
- Jazz Ensemble 1
- Marching Band: Band Front
- Mixed Chorus 1
- Music Listening and Literature
- Music Theory
- Photography 1
- String Orchestra 1
-Technical Theatre 1