Grunin Performing Arts Academy Mission Statement

The Mission of the Grunin Performing Arts Academy of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district is to provide a rigorous curriculum for creatively gifted and academically driven high school students. Our challenging coursework empowers graduates with the experience, knowledge, and 21st-century skills necessary to succeed in academia and the arts industry. Our students will develop critical thinking skills to propel them into the global landscape of interconnectivity.

Belief Statement

The Grunin Performing Arts Academy provides an environment that encompasses the following beliefs:

Education is a shared responsibility of the school district, students, families, and the community.

The ability to think critically and creatively is achieved through an arduous academic curriculum.

A nurturing environment fosters character, integrity, and good citizenship.

An appreciation for social and cultural diversity is essential for success in a global society.

An interdisciplinary curriculum that encourages the infusion of the arts and technology in academic courses prepares students for achievement in the 21st century.

A love of learning is created through a positive school culture, a myriad of learning activities, and clubs that have been established based on student interests and passions.

Leadership opportunities, team building activities, and life skills development prepare students for vocations and higher education.

Student-centered learning cultivates personal responsibility, accountability, and time management skills.

Work Based Learning (WBL) experiences provide opportunities in a professional setting where the skills learned through a four-year experience can be transferred/ demonstrated/ applied in a work setting; these internships serve to expand the depth of knowledge.

Access to various venues for productions, workshops, and work-based learning experiences that provide avenues for building meaningful networking and mentoring relationships.