The Academy of Science, Research, & Medicine...Green Fluorescent Protein Biotechnology Research &...

transcript

The Academy of

Science, Research, & Medicine

Paulding County High School

www.PCHSmagnet.com

STEM Certified Program

(13th High School in Georgia)

Pursue the Intellectual Challenge

Scientist

Doctor

Biotechnologist

Researcher

Veterinarian

Science Teacher

Pharmacy

Radiologist

Cardiologist

Engineer

Forensic Scientist

Academy Pathways:

Biotechnology Research & Development

Therapeutic Services – Allied Health & Medicine

Science & Mathematics

What is Biotechnology?

The use of biology to develop

technologies and products that

help improve our lives and the

health of our planet.

What is Biotechnology?

1 year life expectancy

Fluorescent

Protein

BRAINBOW

“Bucky-Ball becomes Bucky-Bomb”

Nanotechnology

King Tut Death by

Chariot? Not So Fast

Vaccinations will prevent more than 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children.

Allied Health & Medicine

◼ Emergency Medicine

◼ Surgical

◼ Cardiology

◼ Pharmaceutical

◼ Public Health &

Epidemiology

◼ Medical Laboratory

◼ Rehabilitation

◼ Dentistry

◼ Imaging

◼ Dietary

◼ Respiratory

◼ Mental Health

◼ Complementary &

Alternative

◼ Medical Office

Choose Your Own Focus

Hands On - Practical

DISSECTIONS

Health Care Labs

Education & Community

The Total Experience of

◼ Onsite 5k Scrubs Run/Walk- OCTOBER 12!

◼ Manage onsite campaigns that align with National

Healthcare Observances

◼ Work with onsite safety team to eliminate possible risks

of injury or infection

◼ Work with onsite programs to educate students on

safety precautions (ex. P.E.)

◼ Work with Bio department on disease prevention and

campaigns that align with concerns

1. Real world connections between education and career choices

2. Cohorts attend classes together, getting to know each other well

3. Students “loop” with core group of teachers

4. Leadership and teamwork skills

5. Partnerships with local employers

6. Community service projects

7. Opportunity to earn college credit and professional certificates

8. Scholarship opportunities including the Zell Miller or HOPE

The Academy Benefits

Academy academic courses will be at the

Honors

Advanced Placement (AP)

level.

AP and career academy courses

provide opportunities to earn

college credit while in high school.

After High School…

Students have applied and been accepted to the

following colleges and universities:

➢ University of Pennsylvania

➢ Georgia Tech

➢ University of Georgia

➢ University of North

Georgia

➢ University of Mississippi

➢ Tulane University

➢ Clemson University

➢ Yale

➢ Vanderbilt University

➢ University of Alabama

➢ Duke

➢ UNC Chapel Hill

➢ MIT

➢ Cal Tech

➢ University of Kentucky

➢ Louisiana State Univ.

A Few Awards &

Scholarships

◼ 3 students have received QuestBridge Scholarship

Program Recipient providing a full 4-year

scholarship that covers ALL college costs to the

nation’s most selective colleges

◼ Mercer University Early Admissions merit-based

scholarship of $20,000 with an opportunity to apply

to their 7-year medical program

◼ Combined athletic and academic scholarship to

Lincoln Memorial University that covers full tuition

A Few Awards &

Scholarships

◼ Georgia Tech Presidents Scholar - A four-

year, full-ride scholarship covering tuition,

mandatory fees, housing, meal plan, books,

and academic supplies, personal expenses,

and a stipend during freshman year for a

laptop. The scholarship also comes with

$15,000 for select experiences like study

abroad, unpaid internships, unpaid research,

or conferences, etc.

Sports and Extracurricular

ActivitiesAthletics◼ Softball

◼ Soccer

◼ Swimming

◼ Football

◼ Golf

◼ Track and Field

◼ Cross Country

◼ Volleyball

◼ JROTC Raiders

◼ Basketball

◼ Wrestling

Clubs & Organizations

◼ Marching Band

◼ Science Nat’l Honor Society

◼ Robotics

◼ FFA

◼ HOSA

◼ National Honor Society

◼ Nat’l Spanish Honor Society

◼ Nat’l Social Studies Honor Society

◼ BETA Club

◼ Spring Musical

◼ One Act Competition

Eligibility

◼ The Academy of Science, Research & Medicine

is a magnet school, which means:

◼ All 8th grade students entering HS this fall are

eligible to apply.

◼ Transportation will be provided for all accepted

students living outside the PCHS district.

◼ Students will become a PCHS Patriot.

◼ Students will be eligible to participate in all

Sports & Fine Arts activities.

How to Apply

1. Application Packets will be

available beginning December 11th

the Magnet website. You may

also pick up a packet at PCHS.

2. Your application packet must be

received at PCHS between

January 6th and February 5th.

www.PCHSmagnet.com

How to Apply

2. Complete the application anda few questions about

yourself.

How to Apply

3. Ask for three references:

✓ 2 current math and science

teachers

✓ 1 current teacher of your

choice

How to Apply

4. Collect information:

• Standardized Test Scores from 7th Grade

• PSAT Score

• Discipline Report

• Attendance Report

• Fall 2019 Report Card

• Lexile Score

• Completed Reference Forms (online forms)

• Student Interviews to be completed in February

How to Apply

5. Return your completed packet to PCHS

Between January 6th & February 5th

*No early or late packets will be accepted.

Parent Informational Night

December 11th at 6:00

Magnet Mania Open House

November 14 and November

19 from 6:00-8:00

Student Experiences

We hope to see you at the STEM Certified

The Academy of

Science, Research, & Medicine

www.PCHSmagnet.com

November 14th

and 19th

Students attending

The Academy of Science, Research & Medicine

should be prepared to take part in

challenging and rigorous classes

designed with an integrated curriculum

and project-based learning approach.

The Academy of Science, Research, & Medicine...Green Fluorescent Protein Biotechnology Research &...

Documents