Forest Hill Community High School

Alma Mater O, Forest Hill High, we pledge to you Our lasting loyalty. We are your own, the faithful ones Wholl always stand with thee. The memories here are dear ones, Old friends well long to see. Our Alma Mater best of all, How dear youll always be. - John Munroe

Forest Hill Community High School

FHCHS VISION
In the spirit of collegiality and professionalism, staff and community close the gap between school and real-world with clearly-defined academic programs that cultivate a multi-literacy focus inclusive of International Baccalaureate, diverse language, and international studies.

The Academy of Digital Design

FHCHS MISSION
Staff and community of Forest Hill High are dedicated to building an academic climate centered around heightened literacy, numeracy, and inquiry in an environment of collegiality that promotes school-wide pride, internationalism, and service for all. HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications due December of each calendar year to the Department of Choice and Career Options FHCHS Guidance Suite: Phone: (561) 540-2479 Fax: (561) 540-3005

6901 Parker Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Tel: (561) 540-2400 Fax: (561) 540-2440

Mission Statement
The Academy of Digital Design is committed to developing happy, self-confident, responsible, and skilled digital media content creators. We will provide opportunities for enthusiastic students to be inspired, educated, and challenged.

Curriculum
Students are the central focus within the Academy, while teachers act as facilitators, guiding the learning process. The curriculum is developed with a cross-disciplinary approach that engages the student in both acquisition of knowledge and real world application. Courses are sequenced to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for each step in the program.

The Academy Objectives 1. Train students to produce creative ways to communicate, educate, and entertain using digital media and the technical arts. 2. Prepare students for continued study in college or professional schools. 3. Increase the students overall self-

Program Development
The Academy of Digital Design was created in 2013 to recognize the continuing advancement of emerging technologies and the need for our students to migrate learn the 21st century skill for college and career. The Academy has state of the art Apple labs that allow students to learn both the Windows operating system as well as Macintosh.
Program Components

confidence that comes from discovering and developing ones talents, work ethic, and ability to productively work individually and in partnerships. 4. Provide ongoing direction, resources, and practice to make life-long learning a pattern. Make some class time available to help students understand how to have fun using these skills to creatively complete homework for other classes and personal projects.

Core Courses Career & College Ready Industry Certifications (MOS & ACA) Senior Internships Scholarship Opportunities College Credit 9th Grade

Introduction to Information Technology (MOS Certification)

10th Grade

Digital Design I (Photoshop ~ Adobe Certified)

11th Grade

Digital Design II
(Dreamweaver ~ Adobe Certified)

12th Grade

Digital Design III Flash ~ Adobe Certified) Digital Design IV (Illustrator ~ Adobe Certified)