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The Community

Durham, North Carolina is known internationally as the “City of Medicine” and serves as an intricate part of the noted Research Triangle Park, the world’s largest university-related research park. This identity has been built on Durham’s outstanding hospitals, universities, cutting edge research companies, and major national and international healthcare organizations. Durham is home to Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and Durham Technical Community College, and has within its neighboring cities the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University. In addition to this list of great institutions, Durham also boasts of cultural diversity and performance arts.

The School

Noted by The Washington Post as one of the Most Challenging High Schools in America from 2014-2018, City of Medicine Academy (CMA) is accredited by AdvancED and the NC Department of Public Instruction and is one of six magnet high schools in the Durham Public School System. City of Medicine Academy is honors and college preparatory-focused and is the only North Carolina freestanding magnet school with a healthcare concentration. As part of this curriculum, CMA students can pursue rigorous health sciences and nursing courses and earn certifications in several areas. City of Medicine is strategically located adjacent to Duke Regional Hospital to afford students access to clinical rotations, field experiences and internship programs where they work side-by-side with healthcare practitioners. As an innovative high school, dual-enrollment at Durham Technical Community College is part of the scheduling options for students, who may graduate with a degree or certificate. Additional courses and opportunities are offered via North Carolina Virtual Public Schools. CMA is a 1:1 take-home environment.

Calendar

180 days / 2 semesters (18 weeks per semester) The City of Medicine Academy operates on a 4x5 block schedule (four 90-minute classes five days per week.) Students are able to earn eight credits per academic school year. Mid-year transcripts are available after January 8, 2018.

Awards and Recognitions

2018 Achieved 5th Highest Level of Academic Growth Statewide (2017 – 2nd Highest), 100% Graduation Rate (2016-2018), Recognized as a 2017 “US News Best High Schools” recipient, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction A+ Distinction (2014-2018), Ranked 12th in 2015 Niche Rankings for Best High School Teachers, 2013 National Magnet School of Excellence, 2013 National Excellence in Urban Education, 2011 Lighthouse Award recipient, 2011-2012 Honor School of Excellence, 2009-2011 School of Distinction.

2018-2019 School Profile Enrollment Fall 2018: 345 Class of 2019: 78 Diversity African American: 45% American Indian: 1% Asian: 3% Hispanic: 43% Multicultural: 3% White: 5% Class Rank/GPA Class rank is based on weighted GPA and is calculated at the end of each semester. Honors Courses are weighted with 0.5 additional quality points. AP and Dual-Enrollment Courses are weighted with 1 additional quality point. Grading system A = 100 - 90 B = 89 - 80 C = 79 - 70 D = 69 - 60 F = 59 & Below !

Principal: Dr. L. Jackie Tobias Assistant Principal: Renita Griffin-Jordan Student Services Coordinator: Tarica Rawlinson Career Development Coordinator: JoAnn Hester 919-560-2001 (School) 919-477-3128 (Fax) NCDPI Code: 320317 CEEB Code: 341038 School Website: www.cma.dpsnc.net School Address: 301 Crutchfield St, Durham, NC 27704

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CMA Courses CMA Pathway Requirements

Honors Courses (weighted, A=4.5)

Advanced Placement (weighted, A=5.0)

Health Team Relations

HN English I, II, III, IV AP Calculus AB

HN Health Sciences I* HN World History AP English Language

Health Sciences II HN Civics & Economics AP English Literature

HN Biomedical Technology*

HN United States History

AP Environmental Science

HN Fundamentals of Nursing* HN Earth Science AP Psychology Fundamentals of EMT HN Biology I, II AP US History Forensics (Spec. Int Science) HN Chemistry

Students have the potential to earn certifications in the following areas:

HN Math II, III Dual Enrollment (weighted, A=5.0)

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

HN Precalculus Durham Technical Community College Courses

CNA I & II (Certified Nursing Asst.)

* = Honors CMA Pathway Courses (weighted, A=4.5)

Emergency Medical Technician

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North Carolina Graduation Requirements

Content Area Future-Ready Core Credits

English English I, II, III, IV 4

Math Common Core Math I, II, III, and a higher math 4

Science Earth/Environmental, Biology, and a Physical Science 3

Social Studies

World History, Civics and Economics, American History I, II 4

Health/PE Health and Physical Education 1

World Language

The UNC System and many other colleges/universities require a minimum of two years of the same foreign language. 2

Career Technical Education Health Sciences 4

Electives Six additional elective credits 6

Total Credits to Graduate 28

Credits needed to be promoted to each grade 10th Grade: 6 11th Grade: 12 12th Grade: 20 Graduate: 28! Class of 2019 Test Scores Average ACT: 19.9 Average SAT: 1110 Class of 2019 Post-Secondary Plans 4-Year College: 71% 2-Year College: 20% Employment/Other: 9% Graduation/College Preparation Class of 2018 Graduation Rate: 100% 4-Year College: 70% 2-Year College: 25% Class of 2017 Graduation Rate: 100% 4-Year College: 74% 2-Year College: 19% Class of 2016 Graduation Rate: 100% 4-Year College: 73% 2-Year College: 23% Scholarships Class of 2018: $2.5 million Class of 2017: $4.8 million Class of 2016: $1.8 million

!Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga 919-560-3749

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City of Medicine Academy graduates are accepted and attend colleges and universities throughout North Carolina and nationwide. Many of these include . . . Appalachian State University

Arizona State University

Bennett College

Campbell University

Clark Atlanta University

Clemson University

Columbia College

Duke University

Durham Technical Community College

Drexel University

East Carolina University

Elizabeth City State University

Elon University

Emory University

Fayetteville State University

Fisk University

Florida State University

Grinnell College

Guilford College

Hampton University

High Point University

Hofstra University

Howard University

Indiana University

Johnson & Wales University

Johnson C. Smith University

Johnston Community College

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Livingstone College

Longwood University

Methodist University

New College of Florida

North Carolina Central University

North Carolina A&T State University

North Carolina State University

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Pfeiffer University

Pima Community College

Queen’s University of Charlotte

Radford University

Roanoke College

Rutgers University

Salem College

Shaw University

Spelman College

Tuskegee University

University of Alabama

University of Florida

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

University of Virginia

Vanderbilt University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Union University

Wake Forest University

Wake Technical Community College

Warren Wilson College

Western Carolina University

West Virginia State University

William Peace University

Wingate University

Winston-Salem State University

Xavier University of Louisiana

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