Simon G. Atkins Academic & Technology High School

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Simon Green Atkins Academic & Technology High School
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Simon G. Atkins Academic & Technology High School
3605 Old Greensboro Rd

27101

United States
Coordinates 36°06′37″N80°11′44″W / 36.1103°N 80.1955°W / 36.1103; -80.1955
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School type Public
Motto"Where Tradition Meets the Future"
Founded2005(19 years ago) (2005)
School board Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
SuperintendentTricia McManus
PrincipalChristopher Nichols
Staff68.74 (FTE) [1]
Grades912
Enrollment1,192 (2022-2023) [1]
Student to teacher ratio17.34 [1]
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)Maroon and gold
  
Mascot Camel
Team nameAtkins Camels
Website www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/3056

Simon G. Atkins Academic & Technology High School is a high school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It opened in the fall of 2005 as a technology magnet school. Atkins is distinct in that it houses three separate academies: Biotechnology, Computer Technology, and Pre-Engineering. These departments were originally three separate schools under the Atkins Complex, but as of the 201011 school year, the schools were integrated into one establishment, for administrative ease. The three departments offer students various "majors," which provide focused environments in which students can explore their interests before they enroll in college. The school is named after Simon Green Atkins.

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Facility

The school was designed for 1,000 students, with core space for 1,400. Among the 28 classrooms, special labs and technology spaces were planned for hands-on learning in computer engineering, chemistry, biology, biotechnology research, physics, and physical science. An open cafeteria space features ample natural lighting and high ceilings with exposed structural components. The exposed structure is continued throughout the main gymnasium, the auxiliary gym, and the school’s central circulation spine. The state-of-the-art auditorium, with seating for 800, features a movable wall to accommodate different uses. In addition to the typical functions of a school media center, the space has computer and classroom areas equipped with electronic whiteboards and network access, and multimedia workstation available for student use.

Athletics

Sports available include football, lacrosse, wrestling, cross country, track, tennis, swimming, and soccer, among others. A football and track stadium is located on the campus, adjacent to a tennis court, as well as football and soccer practice fields. [2]

Controversy

In 2015 two students were charged with making felony threats of violence against the school. [3] One of these student's family made accusations of administrative disciplinary overreach due to actions taken by the school administration over threats of violence from a teenage student. They filed a lawsuit alleging the investigation was mishandled because the student was questioned without his parents being present after they asked to be. [4]

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Simon Green Atkins (1863–1934) was a North Carolina educator who was the founder and first president of Winston-Salem State University and founded the North Carolina Negro Teachers' Association in 1881. He dedicated his life to improving education for African Americans and his prowess in teaching allowed him to make great strides in providing better and equal education. In addition to teaching, Atkins worked to better his community by improving the health, housing, and economic status of the African American community.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Atkins Academic & Tech High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. "General Athletic Information" . Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  3. "Atkins High School students charged with felony making threats".
  4. "Family sues over teen's expulsion tied to chatter about attacks at Atkins High School".