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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.

Parent Newsletter

Honor Roll

CMA proudly recognized 164 students who earned a minimum 3.0 GPA on their Q1 report card at the Quarter 1 Honor Roll Assembly. This represents more than 40% of CMA’s total enrollment! Let’s keep the momentum going and aim to raise that percentage for Quarter 2. This is THE CMA WAY!

Progress Report Marking #2:

Students will receive their Progress Report on Friday, December 5 at the end of their sixth hour class. This will be the last official Progress Report before the end of Semester 1. As a reminder, Semester 1 grades will be on the student’s official High School Transcript. Parents, please encourage your students to actively participate in the seventh hour Instructional Recovery period and/or Extended After-School Tutoring to get back on track or to get ahead.

After school Tutoring:

After school tutoring is available for all students, grades 9-12. Students who need additional academic support should sign up for extended after-school tutoring on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 to remain in good standing and enrolled at Communication & Media Arts High School. Please contact 313 866-9300 if you have any questions.

Student Tardiness and Attendance:

CMA is experiencing a growing number of students with consistent absences and or tardies. Parents, please recognize the importance of having your students in school daily and on time. Every minute a student misses school is instructional time they cannot get back. This directly affects their grades and their overall success. Additionally, students who are habitually tardy will jeopardize their ability to participate in field trips and extra-curricular activities. Please note, the building opens at 7:15 am daily. If attendance is a struggle, call us at 313-866 -9300. CMA’s Attendance Agent is Ms. Erica Thompson, erica.thompson@detroitk12.org

Holiday Jubilee Activities:

On Friday, December 19, 2025, students can participate in CMA’s Annual Holiday Jubilee. The festive activities include Holiday Sing Along, Don’t Forget the Lyrics, Christmas Ugliest Sweater\Tee-shirt contest, spoken word, and more… Jubilee winners will receive prizes. The cost of each ticket is $5.00, this includes relaxed dress (Thursday, December 18th and Friday, December 19th ) and refreshments. Tickets go on sale, Monday, December 15. Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis. See Ms. Green in the main office.

Deloitte Academy – CMAHS Edition

Students can engage in an exciting four-week journey into the world of technology and innovation, where they will tackle real-world challenges and develop essential skills like teamwork, leadership, and resilience. This program is designed to equip students with the tools needed for success in both their future career and everyday life.

Deloitte 4th Industrial Revolution (D4IR) Exploring Technology and AI 12/2

D4IR @ Deloitte Detroit Final Session at the Detroit Office 12/16

PBIS Supports

December’s Core Value: “Service”

Character Trait: “Generosity”

Social-Emotional Learning: “Social Awareness”

Counseling Corner:

EDMENTUM (former platform, Edgenuity): DPSCD has adopted a NEW credit recovery platform for the 25-26 school year. Please ensure your student is attending after school Credit Recovery every Monday and Thursday (3-5pm) to ensure completion of their assigned courses. We expect students to complete a minimum of two courses per semester to stay on track for graduation.

ELA - Mr. Corey Stokes, corey.stokes@detroitk12.org

Science – Mr. Enene Iban, enene.iban@detroitk12.org

Social Studies – Ms. Cynthia Curry, Cynthia.curry@detroitk12.org

Mathematics – Ms. Sonji Harlan, Sonji.harlan@detroitk12.org

Contact Credit Recovery Administrator, Mr. Damarco James, Assistant Principal, damarco.james@detroitk12.org with questions or concerns.

Senior Dues:

The second installment of Senior Dues is due by Thursday, December 4, 2025. Only cash, money orders, or cashiers’ checks are accepted. Parents and students can pay their Senior Dues on any day of the week during their lunch hour and at 2:31 pm. See Ms. Green in the main office if you have any questions.

Mobile Pantry:

The School Food Mobile Program provides nutritious, healthy food for families. The mobile pantry includes fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein.   Items distributed from CMA’s parking lot on:

Monday, December 8, 2025.

Parent Corner:

Our next parent meeting will be virtual on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Meeting link will be shared. If you need to contact the parent group, please feel free to contact President Daniels by email  cmapharaohsptsa@gmail.com, Facebook page CMA Pharaohs PTSA, or school website https://www.detroitk12.org/CMA.

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