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Multifaceted Learning Manhattans Arts Middle School Good Morning America Shines a Spotlight on Our MultiFaceted Program and WholeChild Approach to inspire a diverse community of young people to engage with the arts as a pathway to rich rigorous academic scholarship and creative purposeful life. New York City Charter School of the Arts CSA is the only NY public charter middle school grades 68 dedicated to the synergy of artistic academic and socialemotional learning as a model for whole child education. All students receive training in piano and music theory visual arts and performance and social activism as an integral part of their middle school experience. This focus on multiple perspectives gives students a rich experience and prepares them for a wide range of high school opportunities.