Within the cohort of the Academy Communication, Art, & Design students are to take the following classes :

Freshman Year

• Digital Media I: Photoshop & Illustrator

• World History Honors

• English I Honors

Sophomore Year​​

• Digital Media Web Design: Dreamweaver and Animate

• U.S. History Honors

• English II Honors

Junior Year​​

• Digital Media Video Design: Premiere Pro & After Effects

• Government & Economics Honors

• English III Honors

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Senior Year​​

• Digital Media IV: Senior Project

• Humanities I & II Honors

• English IV Honors

   

Your other 4 classes will consist of Math, Science, and electives. (These courses will not be part of the cohort)

Students must meet 3 of the 5 following requirements for Academy Cords:​

• ​​Maintain a 2.5 GPA over the four years in all Academy classes​

• Obtain Certifications in 2 out of 3 Adobe Bundle Suite Programs – Photoshop & Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Animate, Premiere Pro and After Effects

• Attend all three required evening events every year - unless excused by the Director prior to the events

• Earn 100 hours of Community Service over the four years (towards Bright Futures)

• No discipline referrals