SARASOTA, Fla. — It's the first of its kind in the nation.
Sarasota High School is now offering a " circus performance program" where students earn school credits.
Teenager Rylee Roulette says she's loved the circus since she was a young gymnast.
When she grows up, she wants to be a circus performer, herself.
She's been part of the Sailor Circus in Sarasota for six years.
When the sophomore goes to Sarasota High School, she doesn't have to wait until after school to practice.
The high school is teaming with the circus arts conservatory for a new circus arts program.