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Welcome to the 21st Century!
Media literacy is not a new subject to teach — but a new way to teach all subjects! Click here for an overview of what it's all about plus a short history of how media literacy has evolved in the U.S. by leading thinkers and pioneers in the field.
Located in the center of the culturally, artistically diverse Midtown Houston, J. Will Jones offers the ONLY MediaMagnet elementary in Houston. The JWJ Media Magnet prepares students with a comprehensive program like no other... Jam packed with highly motivational and rewarding classes that provide critical skills students must have to be effective in today’s world.
Imagine your child graduating from elementary school with these skills...
• Able to produce and anchor a live news program.
• Able to use critical thinking skills to analyze, investigate and write journalism and research stories.
• Able to produce and edit video presentations, animations and features.
• Able to learn what it takes to sing like a professional.
• Able to produce Music Videos and CDs.
• Able to present their work online and distributing to the world using state-of-the-art technology.
• Able to perform on stage or operate cutting edge lighting and sound equipment.
• Able to apply to the real world having toured TV studios, radio stations and local theaters.
• Able to create contest winning projects and build the portfolio for their future.
J. Will Jones Elementary has become known as a school serious about student success. Aggressive, innovative teaching techniques have brought student tests scores to all-time highs while we focus on community leadership and individual accomplishment.
J. Will Jones leads the way in educational excellence with our unique combination of media technology and traditional fine arts creating one of the most exciting programs in HISD.
To Apply Contact
Carolyn James-Taylor 713.942.1430
J. WILL JONES ELEMENTARY
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