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    Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.
    Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.
    Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.
    Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.
      Special Designations
      Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.
      Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.
      Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.
      Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.
        Special Designations
        Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.
        Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.
        Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.
        Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.
          Special Designations
          Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.
          Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.
          Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.
          Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.
            Special Designations
            Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.
            Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.
            Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.
            Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.
              Special Designations
              Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.
              Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.
              Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.
              Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.
                Special Designations
                Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.
                Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.
                Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.
                Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.
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                • Art Club

                  The CMA Art Club meets every Monday after school from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the art room. This creative space welcomes students of all skill levels to explore different art forms, work on personal and group projects, and express themselves artistically. Whether you enjoy painting, drawing, sculpture, or digital art, the club provides a supportive environment to develop your skills and collaborate with fellow artists.

                • Flag Football

                  The Communication and Media Arts (CMA) Girls Flag Football team meets every Tuesday and Wednesday after school in the gym with Mr. Weems. The team provides a fun and competitive environment for students to develop their skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, and engage in teamwork. Players of all experience levels are welcome to join and enjoy the fast-paced sport.

                • Crafty Crocheters Club

                  The Communication and Media Arts (CMA) Crafty Crocheters Club meets on Fridays in Ms. Harlan's room. This club provides a welcoming space for students to learn and practice crocheting, develop new skills, and work on creative projects. Whether beginners or experienced crafters, members can enjoy a relaxing and social environment while creating handmade items.

                • Drama Club

                  The Communication and Media Arts (CMA) Drama Club meets after school on Thursdays and is led by Mrs. Cook-Drain. The club offers students opportunities to explore acting, set building, lighting, directing, sound design, and more. It provides a creative space for students to develop their theatrical skills and collaborate on productions

                • C2 Pipeline

                  The C2 Pipeline program at Communication and Media Arts High School (CMA), in partnership with Wayne State University, is a College and Career readiness initiative that provides students with a wide array of engaging, hands-on learning opportunities. Open to students in grades 9 through 12, the program offers activities in creative fields such as public speaking, film production, sports broadcasting, journalism, radio and podcast production, and business. Students can also participate in creative writing, financial literacy, FAFSA preparation, and college prep.

                  In addition to these activities, C2 Pipeline offers tutoring and organizes various field trips that allow students to explore future career paths. The program runs Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., in Room A-3. To support student participation, supper is provided immediately after school. Interested students can register by contacting Mr. D or Mr. Conwell, with applications available in the main office.

                • Chess Club

                  Chess Club

                  "Check Mate!"  We love hearing those words in Chess Club! This club provides an after-school opportunity for students to engage in playing the challenging game of chess. It is currently open to all.   

                  The Chess Club meets each Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00.  Students who want to join the club have to fill out a Parent Permission Slip (see link below) & return it to their teacher. We love to show our chess club spirit by wearing chess club t-shirts each Tuesday and Thursday. More information will be coming home to our chess club members, so be on the lookout.

                  We could use extra hands during Chess Club; so, if you or another adult you know plays chess and have some free time on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons, please contact us at sonji.harlen@detroitk12.org

                • Tech Club

                  Tech Club

                  Description 

                   The ultimate varsity sport where teams of high school students and their industry mentors design and build large scale robots to battle in fierce 3 vs. 3 competitions on a 27’ x 54’ playing field. 

                  Grades

                  9-12th 

                  Schedule

                  Tuesdays and Thursday from 3:00-5:00pm

                  GPA

                  N/A

                  Contact

                  Matthew Guyton

                • We are the Change

                  We are the Change

                  Description 

                  The Office of Equity, Advocacy and Civil Rights kicked off the When We All Vote-My School Votes program for DPSCD. 

                  When We All Vote, a national non-partisan, non-profit founded by Michelle Obama, is partnering with us to begin a year-long campaign around civic engagement and community, teacher and student advocacy.

                  Grades

                  9-12th

                  Schedule

                  Every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm

                  GPA

                  N/A

                  Contact

                  Scott Conwell

                • Marksmanship

                  Marksmanship

                  Description

                  The type of rifle marksmanship that is taught and practiced in the JROTC program is Three-Position Air Rifle Shooting. Common aspects of this type of marksmanship include:

                  Use of 4.5 mm (.177 cal.) air rifles

                  Targets placed at a distance of 10 meters

                  Most common air rifle used is the Crosman Challenger PCP air rifle (Model CH2009S)

                  These air rifles operate on either CO2 or compressed air

                  Air rifle competition standards are similar to those used during Olympic shooting events

                  Positions used are standing, prone, and kneeling

                  Grades

                  9-12th

                  Schedule

                  Meets every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm

                  GPA

                  N/A

                  Contact

                  Stg. Kyuyong Olving

                • Drill Team

                  Drill Team

                  Description

                  The CMA Drill Team is a competitive organization within JROTC. The Drill team competes against other JROTC Programs in precision drill with and without rifles. The team competes in approximately 6 to 8 competitions a year that may include Army Nationals and Multi Service Drill Nationals. These competitions are held throughout the mid-West.

                  Grades

                  9-12th

                  Schedule

                  Meets after school every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm

                  GPA

                  N/A

                  Contact

                  Stg. Gwendolyn Neilson

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