National Teacher’s Appreciation Week

Thank you, parents, alumni, and community members who showered our teachers, during Teacher Appreciation Week. “Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” ~Voltaire

CMA Athletics

Congratulations to our Boys and Girls track teams! The boys placed 5th and the Girls placed 3rd in the Gold division PSL Meet. Good luck Tuesday, May 13th at the All-City Meet and Saturday at Regionals, Stockbridge High School.

All Honors Award Assembly

Students who have earned Honor Roll status for Quarters 1, 2, & 3 of this school year will receive a special recognition at our Quarterly Honor’s Assembly May 16 at 8:30 am. Honored students will have a special invitation. Congratulations CMA Scholars!

Quarter 4 Progress Reports

Semester 2 Q4 Progress Reports will be distributed Friday, May 16, 2025, during the 6th hour class. Parents, please review and discuss with your son/daughter their current academic performance. There is still time for your son/daughter to improve their grade(s) by participating in daily Instructional Recovery and the Title 1 After-School Tutorial Program.

**Students who receive a letter grade of “F” in their core content classes (Semester 1 or 2 transcript) will be required to attend Summer School.

CMA's School Counseling Corner

All Grades

• As we come to the end of the year, utilize all your resources to assist you with your homework. Here's the link for the DPSCD Homework Help Line: Stuck On Your Homework Assignment? Homework Help is Here!
•  XELLO Lessons (9th-12th Grades) should be complete!

Rising Juniors & Seniors

• Are you interested in pursuing a skill trade? Stop by Ms. Mia's office to scan the QR code to sign up for programs at either Breithaupt Career and Technical Center or Randolph Career and Technical Center.

C/O 2025 Save The Dates

•  May 12 EOC Assessments (District required)
•  May 13 & 14 - FINAL EXAMS
•  May 14 – Prom Tickets Go On Sale!
•  May 15 – Senior Clearance Form Due to Main Office
•  May 16 – Senior’s last day of school and picnic
•  May 23 – Senior Prom @ Laurel Manor (7:00pm – 11:00pm)
•  May 28 – Graduation @ Silver Gardens Events Center (Seniors report at 1:00 pm)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

• CMA will be focusing on Week 4: May 18-24 "The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health"

End of Year Assessments 

Parents, please discuss with your child the importance of being present and prepared for the End of Course Assessments.

•  EOY Reading and Science Assessments begin this week 5/12-5/16.
•  EOY Math and Social Studies Assessments begin 5/19- 5/23.

Credit Recovery

All students with assigned credit recovery must complete it by June 6th. Students who fail will have to start the course again from the beginning. Please contact Assistant Principal Miller at 313 866-9300 if you have any questions.

Senior Dues

The 4th 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.

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, June 9, 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