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Fine & Performing Arts
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts educators guide students as they develop into creative thinkers, confident expressers, collaborative and innovative problem solvers, and socially responsible individuals who have a life-long appreciation for the arts and take joy in expressing themselves artistically, creatively, and collaboratively. We produce over 120 shows each school year including art exhibitions, theater performances, concerts, and dance performances that spanned across all grade levels and represent a variety of community partnerships, across and beyond the city of Framingham.
Mission: What is our Purpose?
FPA serves to provide FPS students in developing their sense of self and community through broad experiences with artistic skills, theories, concepts, and techniques to express, celebrate, and advocate for themselves as both individuals and artists. The department aims to guide students as they develop into creative thinkers, confident expressers, collaborative and innovative problem solvers, and socially responsible individuals who have a life-long appreciation for the arts and take joy in expressing themselves artistically, creatively, and collaboratively.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Allison Prado (she/her)
Director
508-782-6049
Anatasia Kayas (she/her)
Executive Assistant
508-782-6878
Chris Brindley (he/him)
FHS Department Head
508-782-7803
Erin Morrill (she/her)
Performing Music Manager
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Vision: What do we Hope to Become?
FPA will engage all FPS students and the broader Framingham community with equitable and multifaceted arts programming—during and beyond the school day—to ensure belonging for everyone. We hope to achieve this through culturally responsive, high-quality skill and content-based instruction that incorporates creative exploration, cooperative learning, and critical thinking. All instruction will be rooted in history, culture, media, techniques, and genres that reflect the diverse perspectives within the community.
Core Values: What we Believe
FPA shares the values that guide all teaching and learning within the district. These values direct all work with students, each other, and the community—during and beyond the school day.
Specifically, FPA believes in:
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Providing a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching and learning environment
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Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates
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Respecting diversity of thoughts, learners, culture, and community
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Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff
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Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community
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CIVIL RIGHTS AND TITLE IX COMMITMENT
The Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on characteristics such as race, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. Harassment in any form, including sexual harassment, is strictly prohibited among all individuals within the school community, including administrators, students, and vendors. The District complies with Title IX, ensuring that there is no discrimination based on sex in any educational programs or activities, including admissions and employment processes.
Retaliation against anyone who reports harassment or participates in investigations is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Those found engaging in harassment, discrimination, or retaliation may face disciplinary actions, including reprimand, suspension, or expulsion, as determined by the school administration.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Inna Kantor London
District Civil Rights Coordinator
19 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA 01702.
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Phone: 508-626-9107
Fax: 508-877-4048
EEO STATEMENT
Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Framingham Public Schools prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.