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Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy (VMCCA), is one of the flagship schools of Wake County Public School System. It is an application-based early college in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The building was formerly a Coca-Cola bottling plant before being renovated to its current configuration.:[2] It was first opened in 2014 as a career and technical education institution focusing on college and career readiness.[3] It has six programs offered to students through Wake Technical Community College which include; Biopharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetology, Multi-Trades/Facilities Technology, Nurse Aide, Simulation and Game Development, and Welding.[4] The school is formally a part of the Wake County Public School System.[5] Their official mascot is a Silverhawk.[6]

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
Address
Map
2200 S Wilmington St

Raleigh
,
North Carolina

United States
Coordinates35°45′10″N 78°38′35″W / 35.7527°N 78.6431°W / 35.7527; -78.6431
Information
School typePublic, magnet, secondary
Motto"Graduating students on time, college and career ready."
Founded2014
Sister schoolSoutheast Raleigh Magnet High School
PrincipalAbby Stosenberg
Staff22.60 (FTE)[1]
Key peopleVernon Malone
Grades9-12
Enrollment378 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.88[1]
Schedule typeStandard, 2 Core 2 Electives block
Color(s)Red, Black, Silver      
MascotSilverhawk
Websitewcpss.net/vernonmalonecca

History

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Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is named after former educator, politician, and school administrator, Vernon Malone.[7] Malone was consequential in merging Wake County Public Schools and Raleigh schools, ending racial segregation in the area.[8] When choosing the name for the college and career academy, the Wake County board of education unanimously passed a resolution signifying their support for the school to be named after Malone, who had formerly served as the first Chairman for Wake County Public Schools following the merger.[7]

The inaugural principal when the school opened in 2014, was Dr. Ashlie Thompson.[9][10] She has since left the position and now serves as an Area Superintendent for Wake County Public Schools in the district that Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is in.[10]

The school cost $24.5 million to construct.[9]

During Hurricane Matthew, the Raleigh area sustained heavy rainfall which flooded Vernon Malone College and Career Academy and displaced students for a few months while repairs were made.[11][12][13]

A student was arrested in February 2018 for threatening to 'shoot up' Vernon Malone College and Career Academy during a FaceTime conversation.[14] The school responded by increasing security at the school.[15]

Location

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Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is located at 220 South Wilmington Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school is just south of highway I-40 and the Raleigh Beltline.[16]

Students

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Vernon Malone College and Career Academy operates on a modified-traditional calendar.[17] Students begin school at 7:25 AM and end at 2:18 PM.[18] They operate on a standard 2 Core 2 Electives block schedule.[19]

In its first year, the school only had 131 students, which was only 28% of its capacity.[20] In 2016, the school had a total 306 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1.[21] 42.5% of students in 2016 received free or reduced lunch.[21]

Academics

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Vernon Malone College and Career Academy in 2018.

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy offers 4 English literature courses, 7 Mathematics courses, 5 Science courses, 5 Social Studies history courses, 6 Foreign Language courses, 5 Physical Education (PE) courses, 4 Art courses, and 12 Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, not including any of the Wake Technical Community College courses. Of those courses, 3 are Advanced Placement (AP).[22] These courses are accompanied by the 7 college programs, offered by Wake Technical Community College. Students are able to receive college credits that can be applied towards an Associate degree, diploma, or certificate at Wake Tech.[23]

The school also offers various fifth-period courses after school for juniors and seniors.[24]

Sports

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Athletics programs are not offered at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy. Students are eligible to participate in athletics at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School.[25]

Clubs & Organizations

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Vernon Malone College and Career Academy has 13 official clubs/organizations as of the 2018-2019 school year[26]

Awards

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In 2018, Vernon Malone College and Career Academy received the Magnet School of Distinction Award for meeting all basic requirements outlined in the merit awards scoring rubric.[27][28]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Vernon Malone College and Career Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "About Us / About VMCCA". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  3. ^ "Vernon Malone College and Career Academy - LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD". LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  4. ^ "Wake Tech Programs / Overview". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  5. ^ "2018-19 High School PPG REVISED FINAL 2-16-18 V3.pdf". Google Docs. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  6. ^ "WCPSS: High Schools". webarchive.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Wake County names new high school after Vernon Malone". newsobserver. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  8. ^ "Leader in merger of Wake County and Raleigh schools, Roy Tilley, dies". newsobserver. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  9. ^ a b "New Wake County technical high school short on students". newsobserver. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Superintendent / Area Superintendents". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  11. ^ "Vernon Malone school closes early because of flooding; other schools on regular schedule". newsobserver. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  12. ^ "Flooded Vernon Malone Academy recovers from Hurricane Matthew". newsobserver. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  13. ^ "Wake County school sustains terrible flood damage". ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  14. ^ Zarcone, Patrick (February 22, 2018). "Knightdale teen charged with threatening to 'shoot up' school, showing gun on FaceTime". WNCN. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  15. ^ "Wake teen charged with threat to 'shoot up' career academy in Raleigh". newsobserver. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  16. ^ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  17. ^ "School Calendars / Overview". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  18. ^ "Vernon Malone College & Career Academy / Homepage". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  19. ^ "Calendars and Bell Schedules / Bell Schedules". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  20. ^ "Wake County school board members say low enrollment at CTE high school was 'predictable'". newsobserver. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  21. ^ a b "Vernon Malone College and Career Academy". SchoolDigger. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  22. ^ "Course Description Guide / Overview". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  23. ^ "Vernon Malone College & Career Academy | Wake Technical Community College". www.waketech.edu. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  24. ^ "News - Detail Page". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  25. ^ "Athletics / Athletic Information". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  26. ^ "Activities / Homepage". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  27. ^ America, Magnet Schools of. "Magnet Schools of America". magnet.edu. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  28. ^ "Vernon Malone College & Career Academy / Homepage". www.wcpss.net. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
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