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

-SSHS Cougar Academy Info Prezi

Application Process

  • How to Apply
    • -Application Deadline - February 10, 2012! (applications can still be submitted after deadline in 2012)
    • -Application Requirements:
      • Printer-friendly version, please clickhere.  
      • Fillable .pdf version, please click here.
      • **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

-WCSD Signature School info page
-Signature Academies and High School Options Catalog

School Media Related Links

-SSHS YouTube page
-SSHS Web-Design page
-SSHS Online Newspaper "The Roar"

-For Scholarship Info go to our College and Career Center page.

Contact

-cougaracademy@spanishspringshs.com
-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
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

1. Tickets for Lip Sync are on sale in mainhall at lunch. They are $5. Lip Sync is tomorrow, May 23rd at 6:00 pm in the theater. (Faker 5/20-5/23)

2. Seniors: If you didn't pick up your Cap & Gown on Friday, please stop by the office to get them. (office 5/20-5/24)

3. Senior Sunset Week is next week, May 28-31. Join your fellow classmates for fun dress up days and nightly outings:
Tuesday-
Dress up: PJ day, please remember to follow dress code, no tank tops (boys you too) or short shorts.
Activity: Senior movie night in the cafeteria from 7-9
Wednesday-
Dress up: Career Day
Activity: Roller Skating 4-6 @ Roller Kingdom, $5.50 each
Thursday:
Dress up: College Day
Activity: Jump-Man-Jump 4-5:30 for $3 with a student ID and a waiver form, which is available in the front office or on line at jumpmanjump.com
Friday:
Dress up: Senior gear or school colors
Activity: Senior Sunset BBQ 7-9 on the quad, bring a lawn chair
Please remember that all dress up days need to still follow WCSD dress code and that if behavior issues arise, you will not be able to attend the senior events. (Burra 5/20-5/31)

4. Attention Track & Field Athletes, the Track Awards Banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 29th at 7:00 pm. This is a DESSERT BANQUET, please bring something to share. (Canfield 5/20-5/28)
5. There is a Boys Soccer Meeting today (Wednesday) at lunch time in room M4. (Moreland 5/20-5/22)
6. Attention Track & Field Athletes: There will be a short, mandatory track meeting today (Wednesday) in room 143 at lunch. Be there! (Canfield 5/21)
7. For all current freshman who are interested in trying out for our summer baseball team: There will be summer tryouts for the Spanish Springs Baseball team today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday) from 3:00-5:30. Bring tennis shoes and spikes. (Hofmann 5/22)
8. If you're interested in GSA please come by room 145 on Wednesday's at lunch. (Nisbet 5/21-5/22)
9. FCCLA will meet today at lunch in room 107. (Gach 5/21-5/22)
10. Seniors, Are you looking for money for college textbooks? Stop by the College and Career Center for an opportunity to get from $100 to $500 for textbooks. (Taveira 5/22-5/29)
11. Seniors! Next week is Senior Week and the dress-up days and events are as follows: Tuesday- Pajama Day & Movie night; Wednesday- Career Day and Roller Kingdom; Thursday- College Day and Jump Man Jump; Friday- Spirit Day and Senior Sunset. Look for fliers for more information. (Faker 5/22-5/24)
12. Yearbooks will be distributed during ACA on Friday. Students please have your ID's. Yearbooks cannot be picked up early for any reason. Students who do not have an ACA can pick up in room 257 on Friday. Students not present will be able to pick up their yearbook after school on Friday and during breaks starting Tuesday. If you still haven't purchased a yearbook they are available for purchase in the front office through the end of the day Thursday. Starting Friday and after distribution they can be purchased for 100.00 cash in room 257. (Marvin 5/22-5/24)