Holiday Jubilee Activities:

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, music, and more… Jubilee winners will receive prizes. The cost of each ticket is $5.00. Tickets go on sale, Monday, December 15. Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis. See Ms. Green in the main office.

From the Desk of Superintendent Vitti:

We are excited to kick off the second year of our “Perfect Attendance Pays” initiative as you return from Winter Break! Starting January 5–9, 2026, high school students can earn a $100 gift card for every week (5 school days in a row) of perfect attendance. The program runs through March 20, 2026, giving you the chance to earn up to $1,000 in total gift cards! 

How to Qualify 

You must attend every hour of every school day during the 5-day cycle. If there’s a Districtwide school closure, then that day will count as “present” for the day.  

End of Course (EOC) Middle of Year (MOY) Assessment Dates:

The End-of-Course assessments (EOCs) are taken by high school students enrolled in year-long courses in core subject areas. Parents, please be reminded that Middle of the Year End of Course Assessments are quickly approaching after we return from break. 10^th grade students will begin Civics Assessments on January 12, 2026. All other remaining EOC assessments will begin the week of January 20, 2026. Please be vigilant in encouraging your students(s) to get rest and do their best.

Mark your Calendar:

Final Exams January 13 & January 14, 2026

Semester 1 ends January 16, 2026

January 19, 2026 – School Closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday!

Semester 2 begins January 20, 2026

Semester 1 distributed January 27, 2026

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 on 313-866 -9300. CMA’s Attendance Agent is Ms. Erica Thompson, erica.thompson@detroitk12.org

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

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, January 12, 2026.

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.

Wishing you and your families a safe and enjoyable Holiday Break!  See you in the New Year!