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SOUTHERN GUILFORD

academy of education and advanced sciences

Southern Academy is proudto provide an exciting opportunity,

giving highly motivated rising ninth-gradersa head start on reaching

future career goals in the areas ofeducation and advanced sciences.

In collaboration with Guilford County Schools (GCS) Career andTechnical Education Department, the Academy will offer

prescribed courses of study in three major strands:M E D I C I N E | A G R I S C I E N C E | E D U C A T I O N

Students receive the framework for success in the fields ofpre-medicine, sports medicine, nursing, biotechnology and

agriscience research, botany and horticulture science, veterinarytechnology and elementary-, middle- and upper-grades education.

Southern Guilford High School Academy of Education and Advanced Sciences

5700 Drake Road Greensboro, NC 27406

(336) 674-4250 | www.gcsnc.com/magnet

In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education’s Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323. Revised 1/14

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TYPICAL COURSE SCHEDULESMEDICINEninth grade:honors english 9physical education 9honors civics/economicshonors math 2honors biologyhonors ms wordhealth team relations

tenth grade:honors english 10honors math 3honors/AP world historyhonors environmental or AP environmental science/labhonors chemistry/anatomy/physiology health sciences 1

eleventh grade:honors/AP English 11honors/AP mathAP biology or chemistry/labforeign language Ihealth sciences 2 or sports medicine IHonors/AP US history

twelfth grade:honors/AP english 12Honors/AP mathAP biology or chemistry/labforeign language IInursing fundamentals OR pharmacy technician OR biomedical technology OR sports medicine II

AGRISCIENCEninth grade:honors english 9physical education 9honors civics/economicshonors math 2honors biologyhonors ms wordagriscience applications

tenth grade:honors english 10honors math 3honors/AP world historyhonors environmental or AP environmental science/labhonors chemistryhorticulture I or animal science I

eleventh grade:honors/AP English 11honors/AP mathAP biology or chemistry/labforeign language IHonors/AP US historyhorticulture II or animal science II (small animal)

twelfth grade:honors/AP english 12Honors/AP mathAP biology or chemistry/labforeign language IIhorticulture II (landscape) OR animal science II (large animal)

EDUCATIONninth grade:honors english 9physical education 9honors civics/economicshonors math 2honors biologyhonors ms word parenting and child development

tenth grade:honors english 10honors math 3honors/AP world historyhonors environmental or AP environmental science/labhonors chemistry AP psychology

eleventh grade:honors/AP English 11honors/AP mathAP biology or chemistry/labforeign language IHonors/AP US historyteacher cadet I

twelfth grade:honors/AP english 12Honors/AP mathAP biology or chemistry/labforeign language IIteacher cadet II

PROGRAM

APPLICATION

SELECTION

THE PROGRAMThe Academy began in 2004 and currently enrolls freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Preset course schedules not only reflect N.C. graduation standards, but also incorporate Honors and AP courses in the student-selected specialized area of the Advanced Sciences or Education strand. Fifteen credits of the total coursework are comprised of academy-designated classes in order for the student to graduate Southern Guilford’s Academy.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?Highly motivated rising ninth-grade students who are interested in a rigorous academic and technical program that leads to future careers in education or advanced sciences are excellent candidates for the program. This opportunity is available to all students within the Southern High attendance zone, in addition to 60 magnet students throughout Guilford County.

HOW WILL STUDENTS BE SELECTED?All interested rising ninth-grade students living outside the Southern High attendance zone must apply for admission through the magnet school application process. Students selected must live in Guilford County, where every reasonable effort will be made to provide transportation. Sixty magnet seats will be available for each grade. A waiting list will be produced if needed.

Inquiries from interested studentsand parents are welcomed.

Please call (336) 674-4250 for moreinformation or to schedule a visit.