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blackburn  aafaa

The Advanced Academics Fine Arts Academy at Blackburn Elementary is an exciting addition to our growing K-4 GT & advanced academics offerings. 

In February 2020, select kindergarten & 1st-grade students were invited to apply to the academy based on qualification for GT or Advanced services. Academically advanced students that have not been officially identified were also invited to apply. In August of 2020, the academy will open with 1st & 2nd-grade students. These students will receive specialized instruction in fine arts courses, including piano, dance, and theatre. Additionally, students will receive core academic instruction in an accelerated/compacted environment that is tailored to the young GT brain. 

In the 3 years since, we have expanded the program to include AAFAA classes at all elementary grade levels in the 2022-23 school year and are finalizing plans for intermediate. If you are interested in having your incoming kindergartner evaluated for placement in the AAFAA, please watch for information to be shared in March.

As with other districts, students are always moving in and out, which means that some AAFAA classes may not be at full capacity at the end of the school year. To complete the classes in 1st-4th grades, students will be invited to apply based on qualification for GT or advanced academic services or performance on academic indicators such as MAP, DRA, NNAT3, and Torrance.

The Advanced Academics Fine Arts Academy at Blackburn will continue to expand into intermediate, then middle, then ultimately high school as the years progress.
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Watch the video below for an overview of the program. Click here to check out the AAFAA FAQs. Be sure to submit your question if you do not see it in the document.

campus videos

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Bachman - December 2020
Doolin - December 2020
Jenkin - December 2020
Matsuno - December 2020
Reynolds - December 2020
Yuen - December 2020
Matsuno - Newsies
Reynolds - Newsies
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Bachman - Newsies
​Jenkin - Newsies
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Yuen - Newsies
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Matsuno 2 - Newsies
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Bachman 2 - Newsies
PIANO Week Videos

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​Week 14
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Week 17
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Piano Class Performances

Bachman - Virtual 2020
Bachman - F2F 2020
Doolin - Virtual 2020
Doolin - F2F 2020
Jenkins (Flamingo) - December 2020
Jenkins (Pineapple) - December 2020
Matsuno - Virtual 2020
Matsuno - F2F 2020
Reynolds (Flamingo) - December 2020
Reynolds (Pineapple) - December 2020
Yuen - Virtual 2020
Yuen - F2F 2020
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Director of Fine Arts

Mario Luna
maluna@forneyisd.net

Fine Arts Coordinator

Jenae Glanton
jmglanton@forneyisd.net

Administrative Assistant

Elizabeth McDonald
ejmcdonald@forneyisd.net
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​600 S. Bois d'Arc
Forney, Texas 75126
(469) 762-4100 x 10306
  • HOME
  • About Us
    • State & National Recognition
    • Why the Arts are Important
    • Directory
    • Calendar
    • Staff Login
  • Ticket Box Office
  • Virtual Performances
  • Elementary Fine Arts
    • All-City Choir
    • Art
    • Blackburn AAFAA
    • Honor Choir
    • Music
  • Secondary Fine Arts
    • Friday Night Lights
    • Art
    • Band
    • Cheer
    • Choir
    • MS Dance
    • HS Dance
    • Drill Team
    • Theatre
    • TMEA All-State Musicians
    • Code of Conduct
  • Performing Arts Centers
  • Percussion Festival
  • North Texas Drumline Contest
  • District Art Show
  • Lesson Program
    • About
    • Lesson Staff
    • Lesson Forms
    • Apply
  • Social Media
  • MILITARY PERFORMANCES
  • Links
  • Boosters
  • Resources
  • Contact