Our Vision
We believe that quality education is every student’s right. At the High School for Media and Communications, this is characterized by:
- A curriculum that is rigorous, well-rounded, and includes Advanced Placement classes.
- Interdisciplinary studies that focus on theme-based multi-media projects.
- Opportunities for acquiring technological competence.
- Emphasis on media and communications arts. Specific courses of study include journalism, drama, film, creative writing, advanced art, speech, Photoshop, STEM, and computer technology.
- Opportunities for students to apply and extend their learning beyond the classroom to serve and improve their community.
- Students exploring career and college options available to them.
- Student-centered teaching practices that focus on inquiry and cooperative learning.
- A team approach that will include common meeting time, case conferencing, and academic planning.
- Parental and community involvement.
- As a Community School, we are committed to leveraging community resources and opportunities to address the needs of our students and their families.
- Partnerships and collaborations with colleges, universities, local organizations, and members of the public and private sectors.