Delores Said:

Is public American high school education lacking?

We Answered:

I completely agree with you. As an artist in residence for a local elementary school, I've seen first-hand just how much kids truly crave art. Simply, because the arts are the first to get cut in a budget crisis, arts are hardly available even in a well funded school.

To address your situation:
I would speak directly to the administration and ask if there were any credited programs you were unaware involving HS level art. If nothing is currently available, I would research or create an art encounter that the students could recieve an appropriate credit for.
If the student is looking into an art career, even a great small experience will look good on paper.

Otherwise, people outside the artworld generally look at art as a hobby. Either way, I think that the majority of public school children are suffering from the lack of the arts. Which is too bad, because It's a perfect way for kids to express themselves.

Gwendolyn Said:

How does my high school transcript look?

We Answered:

You have done very well. Congratulations!
Your parents must be very proud of you.

I am a little concerned that you have only two years of a foreign language. Many schools require or recommend three years.

I would have liked to see some volunteer activities. It is still not to late to volunteer in a hospital, senior citizen center or other places.

Please also select some safety schools./////

Good luck.