The Health Science Academy Pulse

https://www.wcpss.net/domain/6939

• No new admissions or transfers into or out of Virtual Academy
  

  The WCPSS Virtual Academy is at full capacity for most grade levels for the 2021-22 school year. Only those students who meet very specific criteria for extenuating circumstances can be granted movement into the Virtual Academy, and then only if capacity allows at individual schools or in individual classes.While we know that family situations change, we can no longer allow new admissions or transfers for several reasons. Classes are already in session for roughly one-third of our schools (year-round calendars for both in-person and Virtual Academy, plus modified and early college calendars), and we are fewer than 10 school days away from all students reporting to class.

• 🚦 Driver's Education - Students with questions, concerns, or needs information to contact me via email me: coachjray.driversed@gmail.com

Athens Driver Education Program:

• Athens Drive Driver Education Information
  
• Jordan Driving School - Athens Driver Magnet HS
  

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Please remember that the First Day of School for all students is Monday, August 23rd. Students are expected to be in class and ready to learn at 7:25 a.m.

Juniors and seniors invited to decline bus service
The following message was sent the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 2 to juniors and seniors currently registered for bus service for the 2021-22 school year: This is a message for families of high school juniors and seniors assigned to yellow school buses. As WCPSS Transportation finalizes school bus routes for students, we need to hear from you if your student does not intend to ride the bus this year. If your student is not going to ride the bus, please let us know at www.wcpss.net/declinebus. It takes less than a minute and all you need to have is your student’s school ID.

Hello All!

Well, the 2021-2022 School Year has officially begun! I will be sending out a weekly Athens Alert starting in August full of important information.
If your child no longer attends Athens Drive or you no longer wish to receive these Alerts, please email me at president@athensdriveptsa.com to remove your name from the mailing list.

Thank You, Jill J Rbaihat, PTSA President

• Save the Date for our 1st PTSA Meeting August 31st (more details coming soon
• JOIN the PTSA for 2021-2022! Your Membership Dues and Donations help support the PTSA's important programs, including Classroom Supply Grants, Student Recognition, Senior Scholarships, and more.

• There are Two Ways to Join:
  [1] Join and pay online with PayPal HERE
  [2] Print and fill out the Membership Form HERE, and mail in with your payment.
• Make sure you check to see if there is a committee that you would like to volunteer for. THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Dues and Donations are Tax Deductible!

Please see the following update sent to me on Friday for junior volunteers. The application/interview process is the same.https://www.wakeme.org/volunteer/

If nothing changes we will open up our application portals in September. Any changes to the requirements that may occur between now and then will be posted on the website. As of right now there is no new requirement under then volunteers having to sign a COVID Agreement to come into the hospital.

We also change the track date for Fall from August to September and the portals will open the second Mondays.

When to Apply

SUMMER TRACK – June/July/August
Online application will open the second Monday of April after 2:30 pm. The application portal will close once the number of applications received meets the current needs. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older at the time application is submitted.

FALL TRACK – November/December/January
Online application will open the second Monday of September after 2:30 pm. The application portal will close once the number of applications received meets the current needs. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older at the time application is submitted

SPRING TRACK – March/April/May
Online application will open the second Monday of January after 2:30 pm. The application portal will close once the number of applications received meets the current needs. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older at the time application is submitted.

Class of 2025 to receive REMIND text @f96khf9 to 81010

Stay up to date with HSCA happenings and information.

Our annual fundraisers helps to support the HSCA Alliance in opportunities & operations for students.

• Donate to the AD HSCA directly
• Support restaurant fundraisers
  
• Harris Teeter by linking your VIC card - 6944 ATHENS DRIVE MAGNET HS- HSCA https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education
  

https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/admhs-health-science-alliance/fundraising-opportunities

Interested in joining the HSCA Alliance Advisory Board, please complete this Google Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vqyM7wOygxx_SmWUy8e30i-kWL8s-hZ368Z3PvICGcE/edit?usp=sharing

Athens Drive Magnet High School Career Academy Memorandum of Understanding:

As a member or candidate for the Health Science Academy program at Athens Drive Magnet High School, I acknowledge and understand that:

1. I am making a commitment to the full four (4) years of the program that includes the courses outlined in the current curriculum sequence entitled “Four Years-At-A-Glance” found on the school website.

2. I must maintain academic excellence while enrolled in the Academy. This includes maintaining a cumulative GPA (weighted) of a 2.5 by the end of the sophomore year and through to graduation. Academic probation or dismissal from the program may result if my GPA falls below this standard.

3. I have supplied my WCPSS email address on the application.

4. I agree that regular updates and/or announcements may be sent home via email to both the Academy member and/or parent/guardian. It is necessary for me to have a valid email address on file.

5. I must report to Academy activities and job shadowing opportunities dressed appropriately in business attire and/or our specified Academy uniform.

6. Participation and/or support of scheduled academy meetings/activities is expected of all members. My participation will be documented in the work-based learning portfolio that will be maintained throughout my Academy experience.

7. If I have any questions or problems with regard to any aspect of the Academy program, I can contact the Academy Director, Ms. Jennifer Hulsey, RN, at 919-233-4050 ext. 24925 or jhulsey@wcpss.net.

8. I understand that by being accepted into this program, I am committing myself to the above standards and expectations. I am also committing myself to be an Academy participant during my entire high school career. It is also understood that it is the goal of the Academy Director to help me complete this program successfully in cooperation with the HSCA Advisory/Alliance Board.

9. I understand that if I am accepted into the Health Science Academy at Athens Drive Magnet High School, I will be committed to participate in an internship during the end of my junior year. My acceptance further commits me to participate through my senior year of high school, and I am willing to abide by the policies established by the Academy Advisory/Alliance Board.

EMS Club is set to return to its monthly sessions beginning Monday, May 10 and continue on the second Monday of each month. Club is for high school age youth to get hands-on activity and instruction on a variety of EMS equipment and treatment skills.

Website: https://www.wakegov.com/news/ems-youth-programs-back-calendar

Why Choose Career and College Promise?

Benefits of Career and College Promise

• Opportunity to explore over 40 academic programs while being dually enrolled in high school, allowing students to receive both high school and college credit.
• Saves students and parents money on college tuition (CCP classes are tuition free!) and lightens the course load for future college enrollment.
• Assists with admission into future college of choice - demonstrates college readiness and rigor.
• Introduces the "college experience" to students.
• Provides a jumpstart to career plans, job training, skills and certifications.

https://www.waketech.edu/admissions-aid/career-and-college-promise

Emily Ann Britain - {Class of 2018 HSCA Graduate }

SMS Raleigh, Cary NC:

Our ‘Sitter of the Month’ winner for June is long time sitter Emily B! She has been with us for over 2 years. If you’ve ever met Emily, she is a ball of energy! We have so enjoyed getting to know her the last 2 years. We appreciate you Emily!

“Hi! My name is Emily and I am a Senior at UNCG majoring in Speech Pathology. I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I have plenty of practice with babies thanks to my niece who is now three. I really love animals, especially dogs. I thoroughly enjoy working with big families, in preparation for my own.”

Emily completed her internship in the HSCA at Capitol City Speech Therapy and set her pathway of an amazing career.

Continuing Students can find the electronic version of the Current Student EV Form in the Self-Service portal under the “Required Documents” tab. If the form is not available, please complete the Current Student EV Form Request form. Unfortunately, we will no longer accept paper forms as our processes have changed. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing once we receive the completed EV Form.

New Students interested in applying to the CCP Program for the Spring/Summer semesters should visit ccp.waketech.edu and click on the Enrolling in CCP tab for an outline of the admissions process. Students who have attended or completed the information session will receive the online CCP Application link within the email address they provided during the session. Students should check all folders within their email inbox.


Graduating Students who are still interested in enrolling in CCP Summer courses, must submit and updated EV Form (previously mentioned). Graduating Students who plan to attend Wake Tech as a traditional student should visit the CCP Students Graduating High School tab on the CCP webpage. Students who no longer wish to be identified as a CCP student and/or wish to be exited from the program should complete the CCP Exiting Student Request Form.

For all other important updates and detailed information, visit ccp.waketech.edu.

Due to Wake Tech being closed here are the links for Career and College Promise and the information links to follow for the information sessions. This would include the CNA and CMA courses. If you should have any questions, please let me know.

https://www.waketech.edu/admissions-aid/career-and-college-promise

https://www.waketech.edu/admissions-aid/career-and-college-promise/info-session

https://forms.nintex.com/FormHost.aspx?id=DA1zqVxZOHLNjuUTfOfA82YVzZBfdLyMdg4xi9rwka3XbOaYkPm8DuumNIFHuNCHYtLyLo2g9hcMuFBWtPu148BcP0w6N0guM9ISqMzKAqAU96FBrpEHxccbaaFJvNm1&TZOffset=240&TZStdOffset=-300&HasDST=true

If interested in FFA, please see Ms. Jones {1012} or Ms. Clifton {1804} for more information.

Stay tuned for Chapter meetings coming forth in September.

2021-2022 HOSA Officers:

Co-Presidents: Siri Mudunuri and Tala Hamadeesa

Vice-President: Maddie Davies

Secretary: Bella Kamper

Treasurer: Camryn Trapp

Historians: Carly O'Toole, Mia Moore, Ben Viljoen, Zoee Stewart, Olivia Yglesias

Know Your Ws: Wear, Wait, Wash

The NC Department of Health and Human Services is asking people to remember these three things as we stay strong and continue to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19. If you leave home, practice your Ws: Wear, Wait, Wash

• Wear a cloth face covering if you will be with other people
• Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer.

Help protect your family and neighbors from COVID-19.

Know the 3 Ws. Wear. Wait. Wash.

#StayStrongNC and get the latest at nc.gov/covid19

https://www.onehealthcommission.org/en/news/covid19_and_one_health/

• Class of 2022 to receive REMIND text @4bed66 to 81010

• Class of 2023 to receive REMIND text @dbfakhk to 81010
• Class of 2024 to receive REMIND text @ckb9dh to 81010
• Class of 2025 to receive REMIND text @f96khf9 to 81010
  
• '21 Summer Internships (Class of 2022) text @21summ to 81010
  

• HSA Twitter: ADHS_HSA
  
• Jennifer Hulsey – jhulsey@wcpss.net
  
• Janet Packett – jpackett@wcpss.net
  
• Kristen Worrell – kworrell@wcpss.net
  
• Dr. Chris Credle –ccredle@wcpss.net
  

Notice of Non Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, Wake County Public School System administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.