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Davis Magnet School
750 N. Congress St.
Jackson, MS 39202
601-960-5333
601-592-2494 (fax)
Hands-on Experience Solidifies Fifth Graders’ Interests in Medical Careers
Through a collaborative partnership with the UMMC medical school, our fifth grade students have been making real-world connections between the science lessons provided by the teachers and the instruction from the medical school personnel. A recent field trip was a special way for our students to experience a day in the life of a medical student at the University of Mississippi Medical School.

The trip started at the top, so to speak – the rooftop of the hospital
where the emergency airlift unit was statione
d. Students were able to walk onto the helipad, step inside the helicopter, and ask the EMT questions about its uses. From the top floor, teams of students worked their way down to the simulation lab and participated in four different stations involving medical scenarios and how to handle them. Scenarios included a heart attack, diabetic malfunctions, a car accident, and an allergic reaction. Students learned how to use an epi-pen, how to notice and treat a heart attack victim, an
d how to avoid being seriously injured in a car accident (wear your seatbelt!). The hands-on activities were very engaging and gave students a sense of excitement for the medical profession.


Students gained a wealth of knowledge during the UMMC visit. Those who aspire to join the medical field deepened that desire, and those who may not have considered the medical field are now reconsidering!

(You can also read about this exciting partnership in the Jackson Public Schools News Room.)

Apply Now for Fall 2013! 
Davis is an ideal choice for children who are interested in an advanced academic program of study and ready for a rigorous, rapid pace. Davis students have a history of strong achievement, but they are more than high achievers.  They are inquirers and thinkers who enjoy a challenge and like to explore ideas.  If this sounds like your child, then pick up an application today!   

 

The application period begins on Monday, January 7, 2013 and ends on Friday, February 1, 2013.  Click here to download an application.  Please view the 10-minute video below for more information or email bwest@jackson.k12.ms.us.

 

 
 


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Davis Magnet, a school with a recognized history of progressive education, is dedicated to providing  students with a strong foundation for lifelong learning as well as the ability and desire to make a positive contribution to the shared humanity of our world.

All students, parents, community members, and faculty work together to provide inquiry-based, transdisciplinary instructional experiences that bring our complex and challenging world to life in the classroom.

Such a focus promotes the overall academic, career, personal, and social development of learners who thereby become productive and compassionate global citizens.