LEAP

LEAP (Laity Educational Arts Program) is a comprehensive and fun program designed to provide a basic study in all major areas of dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Classes are aligned directly to the California State Visual and Performing Arts content standards for grades K through 8.  All classes and activities are held on the campuses of the Palmdale Learning Plaza located at 38043 Division Street and Ocotillo Elementary School 38737 Ocotillo School Dr. in Palmdale, CA.

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Former Principal of Joshua Hills, Arland Atwood sat down with us in 2007-2008 to discuss the importance of the arts in schools. An avid supporter of quality programming that would benefit the educational development of children in school, Arland was a light-bearer for LEAP at Joshua Hills. Arland passed away suddenly in March 2010 from natural causes. He will be missed, but his words will live on.

Palmdale Learning Plaza LEAP Schedule	Ocotillo Elementary LEAP Schedule
Dance - Classes in Ballet and Hip-Hop Hip Hop - Monday 5:30 - 6:30 Grades 4 - 8 Beginning Ballet - Tuesday 3:45 – 4:45 Grades 1-3; and 4:45 – 5:45 Grades 4 - 8	Dance - Classes in Ballet and Hip-Hop Hip Hop - Monday 5:30 -6:30 Grades 4 - 8 Dance Classes moved to Palmdale Learning Plaza
Private Music Lessons – Classes in Guitar, Piano & Voice*†  Grades 1 - 8 and Guitar Grades 3 - 8 Monday - Friday 3:30-6:30pm	Private Music Lessons - Classes in Guitar, Piano & Voice Available.*†  Classes held at Palmdale Learning Plaza only
Acting for the TV, Film & Stage*†  Tuesday 4:00PM - 5:00PM Ages 10-13 Thursday 4:30PM - 5:30PM Ages 14-17	Acting for the TV, Film & Stage - Available. *†  Classes held at Palmdale Learning Plaza only
Visual Arts – Drawing, Painting, Sketching, Watercolors, Pastels*†  Grades K - 8 Monday 3:45PM – 4:45PM Grades 4-8 Wednesday 3:45PM – 4:45PM Grades K-3	Visual Arts – Drawing, Painting, Sketching, Watercolors, Pastels*† Grades K - 6 Tuesday 3:00PM – 4:00PM Grades K - 6
Laity's Educational Partnership Program teams with local arts oriented businesses to help facilitate Laity's mission and purpose through LEAP. We are pleased to offer instruction in dance from Dance Evolutions and Extension Performing Arts Academy.
Download the Consent and Release Form for Children and Youth Under 18. Please have student bring it to first class.

Participation Policy - LEAP FEES

The fee for Art, Dance & Drama classes are $40 per month per class with a $20 registration fee and a $30 materials fee*† (Except for Dance). You can make your payments online or in person the first day of class. (Student must be enrolled in the school where LEAP is being provided to receive LEAP Rates.)‡ 

*Private Music Lessons
Private music lessons for Guitar, Piano or Voice is $100/month under the LEAP program only. (Student must be enrolled in the school where LEAP is being provided to receive LEAP Rates.)‡ Lessons are 30 minutes in length. Click here to see normal rates. 

Tuition is paid in advance for all lessons. We require all students to be enrolled in our automatic billing program.  We accept all major credit cards, debit cards or you can elect to have funds drawn directly from your bank account. Tuition will be withdrawn on the 1st of each month for the upcoming month.  Our tuition is based on the average of lessons received within the calendar year.  Tuition is the same whether there are 3, 4 or 5 weeks in a month and refunds will not be given for missed lessons. No student will be served without paid tuition. For questions please contact Laity at (888)732.6092. 

Please read full tuition policy requirements before agreeing to sign up. 

Purpose

In an effort to help increase the overall awareness in the visual and performing arts in schools, and the tremendous role they play, Laity has developed “LEAP”, an after-school program designed to help augment and support the teaching of the arts during the traditional school day with a comprehensive content-based after-school arts program.

Mission

Laity’s mission is to stimulate the intellectual and artistic minds of students in grades K-8 in dance, music, drama and art through LEAP. In order to achieve this mission, certain components have been put in place along with the appropriate subject matter, rigor, meaningful content, goals of completion and measurable objectives. Ongoing assessments are also implemented to accurately measure skills learned
 

Standards

Laity has chosen to use the National Standards in Dance, Music, Drama and Art in addition to the California State Standards for Arts Education as a guide in order to maximize student’s experience.