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'''Vernon Malone College and Career Academy''' (VMCCA)''',''' is one of the flagship schools of [[Wake County Public School System]]. It is an [[College application|application-based]] [[Early college high school|early college]] in [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh, North Carolina,]] [[United States|United States.]] The building was formerly a [[Coca-Cola]] [[Bottling company|bottling plant]] before being renovated to its current configuration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/domain/1254|title=About Us / About VMCCA|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> It was first opened in 2014 as a [[Vocational education|career and technical education]] institution focusing on college and career readiness.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ls3p.com/portfolio-item/vernonmalone/|title=Vernon Malone College and Career Academy - LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD|work=LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en-US}}</ref> It has seven programs offered to students through [[Wake Technical Community College]] which include; [[Pharmaceutical technology|Biopharmaceutical Technology]], [[Automotive repair|Collision Repair]], [[Cosmetology]], [[Maintenance (technical)|Multi-Trades/Facilities Technology]], [[Nurse aide|Nurse Aide]], [[Video game development|Simulation and Game Development]], and [[Welding]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/domain/2301|title=Wake Tech Programs / Overview|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> The school is formally a part of the [[Wake County Public School System]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AZSkB-1RMuhxeP_--98VbA9zD1FJYHdf/view|title=2018-19 High School PPG REVISED FINAL 2-16-18 V3.pdf|work=Google Docs|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> Their official mascot is a ''Silverhawk''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://webarchive.wcpss.net/school-directory/high.html|title=WCPSS: High Schools|website=webarchive.wcpss.net|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>
| motto = "Graduating students on time, college and career ready."

| address = 2200 S Wilmington St
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| city = [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]]
| name = Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
| state = [[North Carolina]]
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| country = USA
| city = [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]]
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| state = [[North Carolina]]
| schooltype = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], [[Magnet school|magnet]], [[secondary education|secondary]]
| country = [[United States]]
| founded = 2014
| schooltype = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| sister_school = [[Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School]]
| founded = 2014
| principal = Abby Stosenberg
| principal = Carter Hillman
| key_people = [[Vernon Malone]]
| schedule_type = Standard, 2 Core 2 Electives block
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| schedule_type = Standard, 2 Core 2 Electives block
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'''Vernon Malone College and Career Academy''' (VMCCA)''',''' is one of the flagship schools of [[Wake County Public School System]]. It is an [[College application|application-based]] [[Early college high school|early college]] in [[Raleigh, North Carolina]], [[United States]]. The building was formerly a [[Coca-Cola]] [[Bottling company|bottling plant]] before being renovated to its current configuration.:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/domain/1254|title=About Us / About VMCCA|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> It was first opened in 2014 as a [[Vocational education|career and technical education]] institution focusing on college and career readiness.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ls3p.com/portfolio-item/vernonmalone/|title=Vernon Malone College and Career Academy - LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD|work=LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en-US}}</ref> It has six programs offered to students through [[Wake Technical Community College]] which include; [[Pharmaceutical technology|Biopharmaceutical Technology]], [[Cosmetology]], [[Maintenance (technical)|Multi-Trades/Facilities Technology]], [[Nurse aide|Nurse Aide]], [[Video game development|Simulation and Game Development]], and [[Welding]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/domain/2301|title=Wake Tech Programs / Overview|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> The school is formally a part of the [[Wake County Public School System]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AZSkB-1RMuhxeP_--98VbA9zD1FJYHdf/view|title=2018-19 High School PPG REVISED FINAL 2-16-18 V3.pdf|work=Google Docs|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> Their official mascot is a ''Silverhawk''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://webarchive.wcpss.net/school-directory/high.html|title=WCPSS: High Schools|website=webarchive.wcpss.net|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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The school cost $24.5 million to construct.<ref name=":1" />
The school cost $24.5 million to construct.<ref name=":1" />

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.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vernon Malone school closes early because of flooding; other schools on regular schedule |language=en |work=newsobserver |url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather/article146581849.html |access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Flooded Vernon Malone Academy recovers from Hurricane Matthew |language=en |work=newsobserver |url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/wake-ed-blog/article107735152.html |access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-10-12 |title=Wake County school sustains terrible flood damage |language=en-US |work=ABC11 Raleigh-Durham |url=https://abc11.com/weather/wake-county-school-sustains-terrible-flood-damage/1551889/ |access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>

A student was arrested in February 2018 for threatening to 'shoot up' Vernon Malone College and Career Academy during a FaceTime conversation.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Zarcone |first=Patrick |date=2018-02-22 |title=Knightdale teen charged with threatening to 'shoot up' school, showing gun on FaceTime |language=en-US |work=WNCN |url=https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/knightdale-teen-charged-with-threatening-to-shoot-up-school-showing-gun-on-facetime_20180313070545361/1036262065 |access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> The school responded by increasing security at the school.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Wake teen charged with threat to 'shoot up' career academy in Raleigh |language=en |work=newsobserver |url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article201519549.html |access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>


== Location ==
== Location ==
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Vernon Malone College and Career Academy operates on a modified-traditional calendar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/calendars|title=School Calendars / Overview|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> Students begin school at 7:25 AM and end at 2:18 PM.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/Page/1972|title=Vernon Malone College & Career Academy / Homepage|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> They operate on a standard 2 Core 2 Electives [[Block scheduling|block schedule]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/domain/1395|title=Calendars and Bell Schedules / Bell Schedules|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy operates on a modified-traditional calendar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/calendars|title=School Calendars / Overview|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> Students begin school at 7:25 AM and end at 2:18 PM.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/Page/1972|title=Vernon Malone College & Career Academy / Homepage|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> They operate on a standard 2 Core 2 Electives [[Block scheduling|block schedule]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/domain/1395|title=Calendars and Bell Schedules / Bell Schedules|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>


In its first year, the school only had 131 students, which was only 28% of its capacity.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsobserver.com/article10065629.html|title=Wake County school board members say low enrollment at CTE high school was ‘predictable’|work=newsobserver|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en}}</ref> In 2016, the school had a total 306 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.schooldigger.com/go/NC/schools/0472003345/school.aspx|title=Vernon Malone College and Career Academy|website=SchoolDigger|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> 42.5% of students in 2016 recieved [[School meal|free or reduced lunch]].<ref name=":3" />
In its first year, the school only had 131 students, which was only 28% of its capacity.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsobserver.com/article10065629.html|title=Wake County school board members say low enrollment at CTE high school was 'predictable'|work=newsobserver|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en}}</ref> In 2016, the school had a total 306 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.schooldigger.com/go/NC/schools/0472003345/school.aspx|title=Vernon Malone College and Career Academy|website=SchoolDigger|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> 42.5% of students in 2016 received [[School meal|free or reduced lunch]].<ref name=":3" />


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
[[File:VMCCA9.png|thumb|261x261px|Vernon Malone College and Career Academy in 2018.]]
[[File:VMCCA9.png|thumb|261x261px|Vernon Malone College and Career Academy in 2018.]]
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy offers 4 [[English literature|English]] literature courses, 7 [[Mathematics]] courses, 5 [[Science]] courses, 5 [[Social studies|Social Studies]] history courses, 6 [[Foreign language|Foreign Language]] courses, 5 [[Physical education|Physical Education]] (PE) courses, 4 [[Art]] courses, and 12 [[Vocational education|Career and Technical Education]] (CTE) courses, not including any of the Wake Technical Community College courses. Of those courses, 3 are [[Advanced Placement]] (AP).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/domain/13902|title=Course Description Guide / Overview|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> These courses are accompanied by the 7 [[College|college programs]], offered by Wake Technical Community College. Students are able to receive college credits that can be applied towards an [[Associate degree|Associates Degree]], diploma, or certificate at Wake Tech.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.waketech.edu/about-wake-tech/locations/vernon-malone|title=Vernon Malone College & Career Academy {{!}} Wake Technical Community College|website=www.waketech.edu|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy offers 4 [[English literature|English]] literature courses, 7 [[Mathematics]] courses, 5 [[Science]] courses, 5 [[Social studies|Social Studies]] history courses, 6 [[Foreign language|Foreign Language]] courses, 5 [[Physical education|Physical Education]] (PE) courses, 4 [[Art]] courses, and 12 [[Vocational education|Career and Technical Education]] (CTE) courses, not including any of the Wake Technical Community College courses. Of those courses, 3 are [[Advanced Placement]] (AP).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/domain/13902|title=Course Description Guide / Overview|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> These courses are accompanied by the 7 [[College|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.waketech.edu/about-wake-tech/locations/vernon-malone|title=Vernon Malone College & Career Academy {{!}} Wake Technical Community College|website=www.waketech.edu|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>


The school also offers various fifth-period courses after school for juniors and seniors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=2863&ModuleInstanceID=12073&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=118092&PageID=5594|title=News - Detail Page|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>
The school also offers various fifth-period courses after school for juniors and seniors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=2863&ModuleInstanceID=12073&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=118092&PageID=5594|title=News - Detail Page|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>
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== Clubs & Organizations ==
== Clubs & Organizations ==
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy has 13 official clubs/organizations as of the 2018-2019 school year<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2493|title=Activities / Homepage|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>:
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy has 13 official clubs/organizations as of the 2018-2019 school year<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcpss.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2493|title=Activities / Homepage|website=www.wcpss.net|language=en|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref>


* [[Video game|Gaming Club]]
* [[Video game|Gaming Club]]
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* [[Drama|The Academy]]
* [[Drama|The Academy]]
* [[Yearbook|Yearbook Club]]
* [[Yearbook|Yearbook Club]]

== Threats ==
A student was arrested in February of 2018 for threatening to 'shoot up' Vernon Malone College and Career Academy during a FaceTime conversation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/knightdale-teen-charged-with-threatening-to-shoot-up-school-showing-gun-on-facetime_20180313070545361/1036262065|title=Knightdale teen charged with threatening to 'shoot up' school, showing gun on FaceTime|last=Zarcone|first=Patrick|date=2018-02-22|work=WNCN|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en-US}}</ref> The school responded by increasing security at the school.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article201519549.html|title=Wake teen charged with threat to ‘shoot up’ career academy in Raleigh|work=newsobserver|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en}}</ref>

== Flooding ==
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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather/article146581849.html|title=Vernon Malone school closes early because of flooding; other schools on regular schedule|work=newsobserver|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/wake-ed-blog/article107735152.html|title=Flooded Vernon Malone Academy recovers from Hurricane Matthew|work=newsobserver|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://abc11.com/weather/wake-county-school-sustains-terrible-flood-damage/1551889/|title=Wake County school sustains terrible flood damage|last=|first=|date=2016-10-12|work=ABC11 Raleigh-Durham|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
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Latest revision as of 16:12, 18 December 2024

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

,
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
PrincipalCarter Hillman
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

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]

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.