Arts and Humanities
Pomona Arts & Humanities (PAH) is an award-winning, arts-integrated program for students passionate about art and learning in Jeffco Public Schools.
Students will receive intensive instruction in a primary area of study – theatre, instrumental music, vocal music, visual arts, writing, and culinary arts – to increase their artistic achievement and develop a lifelong love of the arts in a primary area of artistic expression
In special PAH English and social studies, teachers collaborate across curricular areas to produce creative, rigorous lessons in an arts context that broaden students' understanding of both academic content and their world.
In addition, there are connections to the arts community such as artists in residence and performances, exhibitions and competitions at venues outside of Pomona. The program culminates with a senior capstone that showcases the amazing artistic talents and academic achievement of the PAH students.
For more information, contact Kim McGrath Anderson.
Students may also visit one of our department pages to learn more about the different majors that can be selected.
About Us
As a special program within Pomona High School, PAH is open to students seeking an arts-integrated learning environment that engages their creative talents, critical-thinking abilities and ambitions for learning at the highest possible levels in a diverse environment.
Auditions
PAH is an audition-based program focused on demonstrating a passion for the arts! Auditions for 2024-25 school year were held in January, but there are some spots left.
Please fill out the audition request if you are still interested, and email Kim McGrath Anderson at kmcgrath@jeffcoschools.us.
Students interested in the PAH program can watch our informational video.
Registration
The information below is a vital link in the multi-step registration process.
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As part of the PAH program, students will be expected to fulfill the enrichment expectations for your arts area. These are fun community-building and artistically inspirational activities. Review enrichment expectations.
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Review the PAH pathways document to make sure you enroll in the proper classes.
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Fill out Pomona High School's registration form with what you plan to register for in Infinite Campus and then register for those classes. If you change your mind about being part of the program, please email Kim Anderson.
“The creative industries in Colorado have been growing faster than in most other states, and Colorado now ranks sixth in the nation in percent of its workforce in creative class occupations.”
– Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
PAH Calendar
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West Bowles Community Church, 12325 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80127, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
"Finally, the arts are about joy. They are about the experience of being moved, of having one's life enriched, of discovering our capacity to feel. If that was all they did, they would warrant a generous place at our table."
– Elliot W. Eisner, Stanford University, essay from the Los Angeles Times
Get Involved
Volunteer signup
Please check regularly for volunteer opportunities! Signup will be updated as more dates arise.
Parent involvement
Parents, there are multiple opportunities to support PAH:
- Band Boosters
- Vocal Music Boosters
Travel opportunities
PAH’s next big trip is to New York City in the spring of 2025.
PAH is excited for our arts tour of NYC, March 17-21, 2025. Travel offers a wealth of opportunities for learning outside the classroom, and this will be a fun, easy way for students to see some of the world with their friends.
Watch the trip info recorded Google Meet from October 2023 to learn more about tour itinerary, signup process and payment schedule.
Learn more with this Explorica New York Arts Students Tour flyer or go to Explorica.com and enter TourCenter ID Pomona-2025. You’ll be able to see our full tour itinerary, print important information about the tour and learn more about the tour destinations.
Looking forward to this amazing experience!
PAH Apparel
Get your PAH and arts area apparel here!