Cougar Academy of Media Arts and Technology

An official Signature School in the Washoe County School District, the Cougar Academy of Media Arts and Technology provides its students with an education with emphasis in four main categories: Video Production, Web-Design, Graphic Design/Photography, and Publications. The Cougar Academy of Media Arts and Communication will help meet the need to bridge the ever-growing “digital divide.” All four strands will help students develop the problem-solving skills needed to be successful in post-secondary education and successful careers. Through curriculum and hands-on work experience, student will gain an understanding of the real connections between their education and the workplace.   

All students will continue with their main core curriculum requirements, but enrollees will focus their electives on Media Arts and Communication, with an emphasis on one of four specific pathways: Web Design, Photography/Graphic Design, Publications, and TV/Film Production. Regardless of the chosen pathway, all students will take a round-robin elective during their freshmen year which will introduce them to all four options.

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SSHS Academy Information

 

 

 

 

-Cougar Academy Info Flyer

-Potential Career Earnings



Application Process

  • How to Apply
    • -Application Deadline - February 10, 2012! (applications can still be submitted after deadline in 2012)
    • -Application Requirements:
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      • **Application Form - Required for all applicants.
    • -Selection Process - Applications will be reviewed by a committee at each Signature Academy.  Placement will be determined by lottery if the number of qualified candidates exceeds the number of available spots.  Up to 25% of spots at each Signature Academy will be reserved for non-zoned students.  Admissions decisions are expected to be released by March 1, 2012.

 

 

 

 

WCSD High School Signatur e School Links


-Signature Academies and High School Options Catalog

School Media Related Links

-SSHS YouTube page
-SSHS Web-Design page

-For Scholarship Info go to our

Contact

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-Academy Administrator: Jen Ritch 775-425-7028
 -Academy Counselor: Tami Hooper 775-425-7020

www.sshscougaracademy.com





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SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, May 31, 2012

1. Athletic Clearances for next year are taking place through today (Thursday) (this will be for high school students only). Please get clearance packet information on-line on the WCSD web site or the Spanish Springs home page web site. Athletes will be able to drop off completed packets in the front office to Mrs. Ramilo by tomorrow, May 31st. This will be the last day that athletic packets will be accepted until registration day. (Ramilo 5/7-5/31)

2. Drivers Ed Classes will be offered at Spanish Springs this summer. June 11-14 is the first class but there will be other classes in July and August as well. Please call for dates and times. This 30 hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18. The cost is $90. Call 829-9010. (Office 5/29-6/1)

3. If you are sick in class you have to go to the clinic for your parents to pick you up. Do NOT ask your parents to pick you up if you're not already in the clinic. We will not disturb the class to find you. Your parents will have to wait until the class ends to get you. (Bergstrom 5/29-6/1)
4. Attention anyone taking AP Spanish 7-10 next year: If you have not picked up your Summer assignment, you need to pick one up in room M3 at lunch. (Gutierrez 5/24-6/1)
5. If you are taking AP US History next year you can purchase your book for only $20 in Room 226 before summer. (Brown 5/29-6/1)
6. Attention incoming male freshmen to UNR: Come to the College and Career Center for more information on the Balanced Man Scholarship. This is open to all male incoming freshmen and could earn you so e extra money for college. (Taveira 5/24-6/1)
7. Hey Cougars! Hat Day is back, tomorrow, Friday, June 1st. You MUST purchase a wristband for $1 to wear your hat. Your wristband must be visible all day including in the halls. You may NOT wear a hat even in the halls if you don't have a wristband, so get yours today. You can buy them in the Cougar Den and room 210. There is a limited number of wristbands so don't miss out! (Albee 5/25-5/31)
8. Seniors - You can purchase your Safe & Sober Grad night tickets today (Thurs) during Nutrition break. (Ritch 5/29-5/31)
9. AP Environmental students if you have not picked up your syllabus for next year please do so by the end of school in room 115 or 228. (Hutton 5/29-6/1)
10. FCCLA meets today (Thursday) at lunch in room 107. (Gach 5/29-5/31)
11. The Library is closed for student and teacher use except for returning books and materials. (Fitzgerald 5/30-6/1)
12. Attention Seniors: If you received an in-house scholarship from Spanish Springs High School you must return your disbursement letter completely filled out in order to receive your money. Disbursement letters are due by Friday, June 1st in the College and Career Center. (Taveira 5/30-6/1)
13. AP 7-8 students for next year, if you haven't picked up your summer assignment go see Mrs. Duncan in 250 ASAP! (Duncan 5/30-6/1)
14. Attention Sophomores! If you are enrolled in AP Junior English for next year you need to pick up your summer assignment from Mrs. Bowers in room 209. You are responsible for this assignment whether you've obtained the summer reading requirements or not. Please take care of this immediately. (J Bowers 5/30-6/1)
15. There will be a Girls Soccer meeting today, Thursday, May 31st in room 106. It will start promptly at 12:30. (Faker 5/30-5/31)
16. The West Parking Lot will be blocked off tomorrow (Friday) for a striping project so you will have to park elsewhere. (Ritch 5/30-5/31)
17. Attention GSA members: Our end of the year party will be held today at lunch in room 213. Bring your own beverage and come ready to eat and discuss plans for next year. (Kylie Miller 5/31)
18. Hawaiian shirts are being sold and distributed in the Cougar Den. Bring your $20 and pick yours up today. Seniors, make sure you wear yours tomorrow (Friday). (Tousignant 5/31)
19. Remember to pick up your yearbook in room 257 before the end of the school year before school, breaks and lunch. We still have some yearbooks left. Purchase them in room 257 for $100 cash only. (Marvin 5/31-6/1)