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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

College Board PSAT, SAT, and ACT WorkKeys

“THANK YOU” CMA Parents and Students for a great Spring College Board PSAT & SAT Testing Cycle. CMA’s testing participation for the assessments are as follows:

11^th grade students-100% SAT

11^th grade students- 97% ACT WORKKEYS (Mandatory Make-up Test Session Thursday, April 24)

10^th grade students- 100% participation for PSAT

9^thgrade students - 98% PSAT 8/9

CONGRATULATIONS CMA!

After 5 weeks of fierce competition of DPSCD’s third annual You Khan Do It Challenge, the mighty Pharaohs of Communications and Media Arts took 1st place overall. CMA had an average number of 16 skills leveled up to proficient or mastered per student within the Digital SAT Courses in Khan Academy for both Mathematics and EBRW! CMA has earned the right to showcase the Khan Academy Showdown trophy for the year!

Drama Club Presentation – April 24

CMA is excited to present its first Annual Drama presentation “Why are Black girls named Yolanda?” Students can purchase tickets for $5.00 in the Main Office. This is a closed event. Contact Mrs. Cook-Drain for additional information.

Career Day Explosion

CMA’s Annual Career Day will be Friday, April 25. CMA is excited to host business professionals, attorneys, career tech centers, college & universities, industry & medical professionals, notable alumni and more. "Children of today are the leaders of tomorrow and education is a very important weapon to prepare children for their future roles as leaders of the community." ~ Nelson Mandela

JROTC’s Annual Dining Out

The Pharaoh Battalion is hosting our 14th Annual Dining Out on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Our guest speaker is Mr. Rodney L. Fresh Sr. Please contact Sgt. Gwendolyn Neilson, JROTC Senior Army Instructor for more information.

Senior Semester 2/Q4 Progress Reports-Thursday, April 25

Senior Q4/S2 progress reports are scheduled to go home this week. Parents, please have your son/daughter present their progress report card to you. As a reminder, Seniors have 17 school days left before graduation.

Counselor’s Notes: Important Reminder for Seniors

Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting & Fundraiser at Shield's Pizza on April 23, 2025 @ 4 pm.

Senior Q4/S2 Progress Report will be distributed Friday, April 25, 2025.

Senior Dues

The 4^th and final installment of Senior Dues was due Thursday, April 3, 2025. Only cash, money orders, or cashiers’ checks are accepted. Parents and students can pay for their Senior Dues on any day of the week during their lunch hour and at 2:35 pm. See Ms. Green in the main office if you have any questions.

CMA’s College/Career Tour Experience 2025

Thank you, Counselor Mia, CMA Staff, TRiO Gear Up, TRiO Talent Search and DCAN for an awesome 2025 College/Career Tour Experience! Students toured Wayne State, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Henry Ford Community, St. Clair Community, and NAACP. Our Pharaohs gained a wealth of information. Thank you!

Culture & Climate

Communication & Media Arts High School prides itself on being a safe, nurturing, and academically focused environment. Parents, Spring fever is in the air, and we ask your support in reminding your son/daughter of positive behavior and expectations.

Respect Yourself and Others: Treat peers, staff, and school property with kindness and care.

Follow School Rules and Policies: Be aware of and always adhere to the school’s code of conduct.

Be On Time and Prepared: Arrive to class promptly with all necessary materials, ready to learn.

Dress Appropriately: Follow the school’s dress code guidelines to maintain a respectful learning environment.

Use Technology Responsibly: Cell phones and devices should only be used with permission for educational purposes.

Maintain Academic Integrity: Complete your own work and avoid cheating or plagiarism.

Keep Language Positive and Appropriate: Use respectful language in all conversations and interactions.

Resolve Conflicts Peacefully: Seek help from staff when needed and use respectful communication to address issues.

Take Pride in Your School: Help keep our building clean and safe for everyone.

Parents, we thank you for your continued support as we work together to provide excellence in everything we do.

Mobile Pantry

The School Food Mobile Program provides nutritious, healthy food for families. Items will be distributed from CMA’s parking lot on: Monday, May 12, 2025.

Parent Corner

Our next parent meeting will be on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. This will be an off-site meeting, and the location will be shared. If you need to contact the parent group, please feel free to contact PTSA President, Mrs. Jeanette Rankin-Baker or Mrs. Aundra Bomar-Simpkins @ (313) 213-5641, email at cmapharaohsptsa@gmail.com, Facebook page CMA Pharaohs PTSA, or school website https://www.detroitk12.org/CMA.

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