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| Ross | Ricardo Brown | 17707 S. Elaine Artesia 90701 562-924-8331 |
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Ross Middle School 1707 S. Elaine St., Artesia, CA 90701 562-924-8331 Academy of Creative Media and Arts |
- California Distinguished School
- Title I Achievement Award
- Magnet School of Distinction Award
Welcome To Ross Academy of Creative Media and Arts (RACMA)!
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In November 2004, Ross Middle School became a federally funded magnet school for Creative and Media Arts. All Ross students have the opportunity to display, perform and demonstrate what they have learned in Fine Arts, Theater Arts, Media Production, Literary and Musical Arts. In Fine Arts, students study printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, and art history. Students learn drama and acting, stage production, set and costume design in the Theater Arts program. All core classes use state of the art technology and equipment to teach the English, History, Science, Health, Math, and Physical Education standards. Students demonstrate what they have learned by creating multimedia projects across the curriculum. One of the most popular classes is Video Production, where students learn to film, edit, write and produce daily broadcasts from the RACMA studio. Students in journalism learn digital photography, desktop publishing, and create a web design yearbook. |
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Musical Arts and Music in Education Program In addition to beginning, intermediate and advanced band classes, students can participate in Jazz band and Choir, Orchestra, Drumline, and Color Guard. Our Parade Band, Drumline, and Color Guard participate in local exhibitions and competitions. Music in Education, designed by the Yamaha Corporation, provides comprehensive music learning program. All seventh grade students develop musical skills through listening, discussing, describing, and creating music on keyboards in a Music Lab.Intervention Programs At Ross, we believe that all students can learn through the enriched challenging curriculum offered in the core and elective classes. |
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When students need additional support to be successful, we offer a wide variety of intervention classes before, during, and after school in Math, English, Science, and History. Our computer lab opens at 7:00 A.M. every morning and after school for students who need access to computers for classroom projects. We also offer a Homework Club for students who need a quiet place to study.
After School Enrichment Program/Honors and GATE Programs In the REACH (Ross Enriched Accelerating Challenging Honors) program, high achieving students exhibit their talents and abilities through project based learning and after school seminars. |
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Students use state of the art technology and software to demonstrate what they have learned in creative projects. All Ross students may attend after school enrichment classes in dance, culinary arts, costume design and drama. Science students learn by participating in the Science Olympics and Course Catalina. Health students create Public Service Announcements promoting healthy lifestyles.
PTA and School Site Council Parents are an essential component of the success of our students. The Ross PTA is very supportive of all school programs, and works closely with the Associated Student Body (ASB) Student Leadership Class to sponsor school events such as dances and field trips. |
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The School Site Council works together with the principal, staff, and students to approve our School Plan and develop our school budget. For more information about the School Site Council, contact Principal Ricardo Brown at 562-924-8331.
Student Achievement At Ross Middle School, we believe that our enriched learning opportunities combined with a strong standards-based curriculum and a dedicated and professional teaching staff will continue to increase student achievement and success. |
