City of Medicine Academy

Principal: Elizabeth Shearer
Address: 301 Crutchfield Street, Durham, NC 27704
Phone: 919.560.2001
Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Enrollment: 320
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Philosophy

City of Medicine Academy is a high school program that provides a four-year health career curriculum for students interested in pursuing health care careers

Benefits

Career focus and work-based learning curriculum
Curriculum which is integrated, blending knowledge with skills, theory with application and information with specific career usage
Opportunities to get a head-start on post-secondary course work, advanced placement courses and career training
Partnerships with colleges, universities and area businesses to provide real-world learning experiences

In August 2008, the City of Medicine Academy opened in the former Verizon Building. Close proximity to the hospital and other medical facilities will bolster CMA students' access to job-shadowing, internships, guest lectures and additional opportunities. The Academy will be housed in this location for approximately three years while a new facility is built with 2007 bond funds.

Teaching

The City of Medicine Academy is designed for highly motivated Durham high school students who are ready to undertake serious academic work and career-related internships. It is expected that these students will be able to enter college with advanced credits and earn industry standard certification.

Students graduating from City of Medicine Academy will be able to:

Make health career decisions suited to their individual needs, aptitudes, abilities and career objectives.
Develop a pre-professional and pre-technical foundation that supports advanced education and/or entry-level employment.
Develop a foundation required for employment in a changing healthcare environment including:
- Analysis and problem solving
- Communications skills
- Professional behavior & ethics
- Science & Mathematics
- Teamwork
- Technology applications
Establish healthy lifestyle behaviors.

The Partnership

The Academy provides specialized programs in the health sciences to Durham Public Schools students. The opportunity to learn in a real world environment is a key component of the Academy. Durham Public Schools, Duke University, Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are collaborating on this venture.

Scores

State ABC Rating :

2010-11: Expected Growth. School of Distinction (81.6%)
2009-10: Expected Growth. School of Distinction (81.6%)
2008-09: Expected Growth. School of Progress (62.5%)

School Scorecard

NC Report Card

Improvement Plan

School Improvement Plan

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