Arlington schools, UNT join on fine arts

The Arlington school district is making the transition to college more musical.

AISD and the University of North Texas have partnered to create college-credit high school courses in fine arts, something sorely lacking in the “dual-credit” arena. The program starts in fall 2016 with a music history course, and more courses will be added over time, like music theory and piano.

It’s a district first.

The partnership helps emphasize the importance of fine arts courses for the developing student. It also will educate music-oriented high schoolers in college life.

“Music and the arts have been proven to enhance traditional studies, and this partnership … will provide unique opportunities for our students to earn college credit while gaining knowledge and skills from UNT professors,” AISD Superintendent Marcelo Cavazos said in a news release.

Adding this to the curriculum will help high schoolers get excited about a university education after graduation.

This story was originally published January 14, 2016 at 5:10 PM with the headline "Arlington schools, UNT join on fine arts."