Medical science is the scientific study of the maintenance of health and treatment of disease. There are several areas and specialties of medical science. Medical science is multi-faceted, interdisciplinary, and includes many branches of medicine.
Global health is the scientific study of health in the global population context. It is defined as the areas of study, research, and practice that place a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide. Our magnet theme also encompasses One Health, the interdisciplinary study of inter-related human, animal, and environmental health.
Global health initiatives are often tied to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the innovative strategies required to meet the SDGs. Learn more about our magnet theme here:
Learn more about how our magnet theme is experienced:
Students interested in a career in health and/or science professions will be interested in this new magnet theme. The magnet theme is present in every classroom. There is also the opportunity to join the Health Science Career Academy and/ or the STEM academy as an incoming freshman. Community partnerships will offer hands-on learning opportunities for all students. Our enthusiasm for the magnet theme is palpable. We utilize project-based learning to offer relevant, dynamic curriculum for all students.
Global Health at Athens Drive focuses on:
We are located inside the beltline and minutes from Research Triangle Park and major universities. Our preferred location sets the stage for unique, extensive professional, and academic collaborations. Our students engage in presentations, job shadowing, internships, and research with prestigious corporations and universities. We are fortunate to have strong community support for our school.
A few of our Athens Drive Partners and Community Collaborators include:
NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences
NC Electric Cooperatives
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Education Quality
Wake County Magnet Schools offer an exceptional education. In 2016, 27 Wake County Magnet Schools won national awards, and the North Carolina Board of Education honored a Wake County elementary school as one of the state’s top STEM schools. Parents also choose magnet schools for their smaller class sizes and excellent teachers and principals. School Assignment Stability
Those who apply and enter magnet schools in Wake County will never face reassignment as some traditional public school students might. This means magnet schools provide stability in a child’s school path from elementary to high school. Curriculum
Magnet schools use themes, or innovative focuses, to provide electives and interesting curricula that goes well beyond what is offered at traditional schools. In order to push students to become leaders for change, Wake County Magnet Schools implement hands-on learning and foster creative environments that allow students to become independent and curious. Wake County offers a variety of themes across elementary, middle, and high school levels, allowing students to apply to programs that fit their interests. Language immersion, Gifted and Talented, and International Baccalaureate programs can span a child’s education. Other themes include Engineering, Global Studies, Digital Sciences, and Leadership and Technology. Partnerships
Students at Wake County Magnet Schools reap the benefits of partnerships with outside programs. Partnerships with early colleges, Wake Tech, state government, and North Carolina hospitals spark students’ interest in higher education and provide college-level experience before graduating high school. Wake County Magnet Schools have also been selected by the Lenovo Scholar Network to create mobile apps for a national competition and awarded grants like the Burroughs Wellcome Fund for STEM Learning. Diversity
Wake County Magnet Schools give students from all over the county the opportunity to come together for a new experience. By enrolling students from neighborhoods of different racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, magnet schools create a diverse student body. This allows students to explore beyond their own neighborhood and socialize with others who bring new experiences and perspectives.
