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The Academy of Science, Research, & Medicine Paulding County High School www.PCHSmagnet.com
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
Nurse
Biotechnologist
EMT
Researcher
Veterinarian
Science Teacher
Pharmacy
Radiologist
Cardiologist
Engineer
Forensic Scientist
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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
Green
Fluorescent
Protein
Biotechnology Research & Development
BRAINBOW
Biotechnology Research & Development
“Bucky-Ball becomes Bucky-Bomb”
Nanotechnology
Biotechnology Research & Development
King Tut Death by
Chariot? Not So Fast
Biotechnology Research & Development
Biotechnology Research & Development
Vaccinations will prevent more than 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children.
Biotechnology Research & Development
Biotechnology Research & Development
Biotechnology Research & Development
Allied Health & Medicine
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
Allied Health & Medicine
Hands On - Practical
Allied Health & Medicine
DISSECTIONS
Health Care Labs
Health Care Labs
Education & Community
The Total Experience of
Allied Health & Medicine
◼ 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
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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
and
Advanced Placement (AP)
level.
AP and career academy courses
provide opportunities to earn
college credit while in high school.
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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
Student Experiences
Student Experiences
Student Experiences
Student Experiences
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.
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