ATKINS ACADEMIC AND TECHNOLOGY
HIGH SCHOOL
Biotechnology, Pre-Engineering, and
Scientific Visualization/Computer Technology
3605 Old Greensboro RoadWinston-Salem, NC 27101Phone: (336) 703-6754Fax: (336) 748-3565 Joe Childers, Principal
Visit the official school web site.
Atkins is the district's first dedicated magnet school, meaning that all students who attend Atkins will come to the school via magnet application.
Prospective parents are encouraged to schedule a school tour. Atkins is still accepting applications for next year.Atkins Academic and Technology High School is unlike any other high school in Forsyth County. Its programs in biotechnology, pre-engineering and scientific visualization/computer technology provide focused environments for students to choose a major and explore their interests before they enroll in college.Students must fill out a magnet application to attend Atkins.Each program has been developed in cooperation with business, industry and community leaders to represent the economic direction of our community. Members of the school's advisory committee include representatives from North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Idealliance, BellSouth Telecommunications, Cisco Systems Inc. and N.C. Biotechnology Center. To prepare for careers and college-level work, Atkins' students will participate in mentoring, job shadowing and internships programs.For additional information, please contact one of the academy coordinators below:Terry Howerton, Biotechnology Academy Coordinator – thowerton@wsfcs.k12.nc.usGeorge Eckart, Computer Technology Academy Coordinator – gdeckart@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
Directions to Atkins
From Business I-40 east, take U.S. 158 exit (Reidsville Road). Go to first light and turn left on Old Greensboro Road. School is about 1/3 mile on right, next to Petree Elementary.
