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FAQ Q: When are auditions usually held? A: Auditions usually take place during the months of October and November. Please see your school counselor or visit our website for more information. Check our Admissions page. Q: Has anyone famous ever graduated from BAVPA? A: We are proud to claim many very successful alumnae, including Jessie L. Martin (Law & Order, RENT, The Irrational), Ani DiFranco (recording artist, founder of Righteous Babe Record label and "Babeville"), Claudine Ewing (WGRZ-TV), Pete Gallivan (WGRZ-TV), Stefan Mychajliw (former TV reporter for WGRZ/WKBW, former Public Relations Officer for BPS), Ramona Thomas-Reynolds (Principal of MLK Multicultural Institute), Jody Covington (Principal at Arts Academy), Carmen Intorre (percussionist/drummer, graduate of Juilliard School of Music), George Davis (current music teacher at Arts Academy), David Riffel (current media communications teacher at Arts Academy), Connor Graham (current theatre teacher at Arts Academy), Nicole Jones (current dance teacher at Arts Academy), and many more. Q: Do you offer accelerated courses? A: Yes. Students invited for participation in our accelerated program take advanced studies beginning in grade 7. During 8th grade, accelerated students take honors level courses including Integrated Algebra and Living Environment. Visit our Guidance Page for more information. Learn More About Our Arts & Academics School Type: Criteria-based Grades: 5-12 Board District: Central Principal: Jody Covington Uniforms: None School Population: 724 NYS School Report Card: 2023-2024

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June 2025 Regents exam Schedule Good Luck students Good Luck students Good Luck students Good Luck students Tuesday, June 10th 8 AM - Life Science: Biology 12 PM - Earth and Space Sciences Wednesday, June 11th 8 AM - Geometry Tuesday, June 17th 8 AM - English Language Arts 12 PM - Living Enviornment Wednesday, June 18th 8 AM - Global History & Geography II 12 PM - Algebra I Friday, June 20th 8 AM - U.S. History & Government 12 PM - Physical Setting/Earth Science Tuesday, June 24th 8 AM - Physical Setting/Chemistry 12 PM - Physical Setting/Physics Wednesday, June 25th 8 AM - Algebra II Good Luck students Good Luck students Good Luck students Good Luck students Good Luck students Good Luck students Good Luck students Good Luck students