Vision:
The vision at Ross Academy for Creative and Media Arts is for all students to develop their individual talents and their own creative abilities. Our Magnet Program will provide an enriched and diverse curriculum through learning experiences in the Creative, Performing, and Media Arts, using state-of-the-art-technology.
Every classroom is equipped with a 42” TV. Many of the classrooms have LCD projectors with large screens to help present mathematics and English lessons.
The latest model Apple computers are installed in our computer labs. Each classroom has at least 5 computers and the library has 22 iMacs. RACMA has 4 mobile carts that house a classroom set to enable every student to have one at their desk with full wireless Internet connectivity and printing access for all.
The school’s library and computer labs are open before and after school to allow students extended hours of access.
The Ross Program Offers:
- Seventh grade students will experience exploratory classes in the arts.
- Choosing either a semester or full year class, eighth grade students will continue to focus on one of the art disciplines.
- All academic and artistic courses of study are both interactive and dynamic and are designed to capture the interest of the learner on multiple levels.
- At the conclusion of the courses of study, students will display, perform, and demonstrate their newly acquired talents and abilities through a culminating activity to be presented to the community.
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Electives and After School Programs
During regular school hours seventh grade students experience exploratory classes in the four major art disciplines. The nine week classes include Music in Education making use of 30 electronic keyboards, Applied Arts in the art lab, Media Arts in the computer lab and Drama in both classrooms and on the school stage.
Eighth grade electives include selections from the Music Department such as Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Band.
In Visual Arts students choose from Painting/Drawing, Ceramics and Printmaking and in Media Arts choices include Video Production and Journalism/Yearbook.
In Language Arts students may choose Creative Writing/Public Speaking, while in Theater Arts electives are offered in Drama-Script Writing, Acting and Performance.
Additional electives include Ecology/Gardening and Associated Student Body.
Ross Academy of Creative and Media Arts (RACMA) offers an assortment of after school enrichment and honors classes including classes such as Ballroom and Modern Urban Dance. Classes are offered after school for three hours daily, Monday through Friday. Keeping the focus on the arts, additional after school programs include: Introduction to Improv (improvisational acting), Experience in Theater, Dance for Musical Theater, Crafts, Jewelry Making, Living History Crafts, Costume Design, Food Art and Culinary Preparation, Creative Writing, Oral Presentation, Ceramics, Digital Media- iPhoto/Printshop, Video Production, Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Colorguard, Drumline, Exploring Human Anatomy, and Viewing the Heavens-Astronomy.
The entire student body takes advantage of the opportunity to enjoy excellent theatrical, music and dance shows at the Mark Taper Forum and the Los Angeles Music Center. Students continue to attend shows presented by the Friends of Arts Education at the Cerritos Center of the Performing Arts.
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