Ross Academy of Creative and Media Arts

Initial Designation: 2016

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School Details

  • Principal: Amanda Silvas
  • District: ABC Unified School District
  • County: Los Angeles County
  • Community: Urban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - School leadership fosters and implements collaborative decision-making and a spirit of continuous quality improvement
  • Social Equity - Differentiated instructional approaches so all students have opportunities to comprehend and master standards

Description

Ross Academy of Creative and Media Arts combines rigorous academics with arts and technology experiences that encourage creativity, communication, and problem solving. Students select from distinctive electives including AVID, Improvisation, Speech and Debate, KROSS TV Broadcast, Media Productions, Project Lead The Way, Musical Theater, Guitars and Ukuleles, 3D Printing, Advanced Art, and Ceramics. A Dual Immersion Spanish program strengthens bilingualism through advanced Spanish language study and history instruction in Spanish. Zero Period Physical Education gives students additional flexibility to pursue more than one elective. Academic support includes after school intervention, tutoring, and homework recovery, while marching band, color guard, Mathletes, Science Olympics, drama, and media broadcasting extend learning beyond the classroom. Ross is a vibrant community where students develop their talents, express original ideas, and grow into confident learners.
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