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Athens Drive High

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Information for the: 2007 - 2008 school year.

Instructional Calendar

Athens Drive High runs on the Traditional calendar. Currently, the following Traditional calendars are available for download:

2007 - 2008 Traditional Calendar (Adobe Reader File)
2008 - 2009 Traditional Calendar (Adobe Reader File)

Basic Information

Address - 1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone - (919) 233-4050
Fax - (919) 233-4054
Website - http://athensdrivehs.wcpss.net
Principal - William Crockett
Grades - 9 - 12
2007-08 Bell Schedule - 7:25 a.m. - 2:18 p.m.
2007-08 Enrollment - 1909
2006-07 Capacity (SBC/ASCC) - 1,735/1,798
2006-07 Mobile Units - 7
Directions - End of Page

Capacity Figures Explanation

SBC (School Building Capacity) - Building capacity- the number of students that can be accommodated in permanent, "brick and mortar building."
ASCC (Annual School Campus Capacity) - Current Capacity- building capacity PLUS on-site mobile unit capacity with supplemental program adjustment; total campus capacity for the listed school year.

Curriculum: Traditional

Traditional curriculum schools offer students high quality instruction, opportunities for advanced studies, creative exploration and extra-curricular activities in a nurturing educational setting. Some of the highest-performing schools in Wake County are traditional curriculum schools.

Description

Athens Drive High School
1978 – 2003
Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence
North Carolina School of Distinction

Athens Drive High School provides a comprehensive traditional grades 9 – 12 high school program with a number of unique programs including:

Paideia Program – Interdisciplinary study of history, literature, philosophy and the arts
Cisco Academy – Two year networking certification program
Medical Science Academy – Three year program leading to EMT or CNA certification
Child Development Center – Serves 20 pre-kindergarten children
Public Community Library – Open weeknights and Sunday afternoons
Business Alliance – Winner of the 2001 Governor’s Partnership Award
Performing/Visual Arts – Classes in art, band, orchestra, music theory, drama and technical theater
Complete College Preparatory Curriculum and Advanced Placement
Career Technical Coursework
Active Athletic Programs and Student Clubs and Activities

Directions

Take I-440/Outer Beltline to Melbourne exit. Turn left onto Melbourne from the exit. Turn right at stop sign (Kaplan Drive). Turn left at flashing light (Athens Drive). School is on the right (1st entrance for athletics, 3rd entrance for school).
OR
Take I-40 to Gorman Street/NCSU exit. Take Gorman heading into town. About 2.5 miles is a stoplight. Turn left onto Avent Ferry Road. In 5 blocks veer right onto Athens Drive. School is on the left.
OR
Take Avent Ferry Road off Western Boulevard. Turn right on Athens Drive. School is on the left.

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