The innovative four-year medical program at Glen Oaks Magnet School is for students who show a special interest in medical and health careers.

This comprehensive program has been designed to effectively combine academic skills, theoretical training and practical experience in the medical and health care fields. A combination of these factors enables students to enter the world of work immediately after graduation and/or to be better prepared for advanced studies at the college or post-secondary level.

Medical/health career students are encouraged to pursue academic courses that will complement units of study in the medical career curriculum. By design, the medical/health careers course of study is multi-faceted to give students the oppportunity to explore various health careers and make meaningful career choices.

Through cooperative work experiences, students actually "try out" a career before making a long-term commitment. Students have opportunities to apply theory and classroom instruction in medical and pharmaceutical labs, dental clinics, and through actual patient care in hospitals and public care facilities.Experience the difference that high expectations and effective resources can make in a student's education. Combine this with teamwork, an involved group of parents, a proud community and eager students, and Glen Oaks Magnet School is your best choice for quality education.

Entrance Requirements:

Interest or aptitude in medical or health careers

2.5 academic average for the last 4 semesters

Standardized test stanine of 5 or above in reading

Proficiency on LEAP/GEE

The Construction Trades/Construction Management Program is for students who show a special interest in the construction career fields.

This program is designed to allow students to pursue career paths in Construction Technology/Management areas. Careers in this area include the building trades, design professionals, construction management, estimation, and construction sales. The program has the flexibility to allow students to choose a number of career paths. Students will gain experience in construction processes including, but not limited to, building trades.The program will allow students the option to continue their education at a four-year university, community college, registered apprenticeship program, or to have job credentials upon high school graduation.

Students have opportunities to engage in work based learning strategies such as field trips, job shadowing, internships, and cooperative work experience. This will help students bridge the gap between the classroom experience and the job experience.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admissions policy for students with an interest in Construction Trades/Construction Management fields.  Only first time 9th grade students can enroll in the program.  All students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to remain in the program.