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Magnet schools

Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 | 3:07 a.m.

Clark County School District's magnet schools and their specialties:

Gilbert Magnet School for Communication and Creative Art, 2101 W. Cartier Circle, North Las Vegas -- Spoken and written communications, in-house television station, creative arts.

Mabel Hoggard Math and Science Magnet School, 950 North Tonopah Drive -- Scientific investigation, mathematical problem-solving, computer technology.

Jo Mackey Magnet School for Academic Enrichment and Global Studies, 2726 Englestad St., North Las Vegas -- Art, music, physical education, technology and learning styles.

Academy of Science and Mathematics at Hyde Park Middle School, 900 Hinson St. -- Higher mathematics, in-depth science.

Academy of Creative Arts and Language at K.O. Knudson Middle School, 2400 Atlantic St. -- Creative arts and foreign language skills.

Advanced Technologies Academy, 2501 Vegas Drive -- Business and finance, law-related careers, computer graphic design, computer science, management information systems, systems technology support, technology applications.

Clark High School Academy for Mathematics, Science and Applied Technology, 4291 Penwood Ave. -- Accelerated math and science classes with the use of computers and specialized laboratory equipment.

Teacher Education Academy at Clark High School (T.E.A.C.H.), 4291 Penwood Ave. -- Education-related courses, collaboration with UNLV and Community College of Southern Nevada.

Clark High School Academy of Finance, 4291 Penwood Ave. -- Social studies and business, with an industry concepts and career awareness issues.

Las Vegas Academy of International Studies and Performing and Visual Arts, 315 South 7th St. -- Foreign languages and culture, visual arts, dance, music and drama.

Academy of Medical and Allied Health Professions at Rancho High School, 1900 E. Owens Ave. -- Medical skills and services, medical specialties, anatomy and physiology, sports medicine and chemistry.

Academy of Aerospace and Aviation at Rancho High School, 1900 E. Owens Ave. -- Aerospace engineering, private pilot flying training.

Academy of Travel and Tourism at Valley High School, 2839 S. Burnham Ave. -- Marketing for travel and tourism, computer applications for travel, hotel management.

International Baccalaureate Program at Valley High School, 2839 S. Burnham Ave. -- Rigorous academic program to prepare students to attend any college throughout the nation and the world.

Southern Nevada Vocational Technical High School.

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