Carroll ISD to host Medical Academy Parent Night Jan. 15

Carroll ISD officials encourage parents of eighth graders to save the date of Jan. 15 for the Carroll Medical Academy Eighth Grade Parent Night.

The details

The event is geared toward parents of eighth graders applying to the Carroll Medical Academy, according to a district news release. Details include:

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: Carroll Senior High School in the cafeteria (enter through the main entrance)

The backstory

Carroll Medical Academy is an advanced high school academic program designed for those students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field.

According to the program’s website, the academy equips students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to excel in the medical field by offering the following experiences:

• Advanced placement courses, including AP Biology, AP Chemistry and AP Physics I
• Career exploration events
• Internships in healthcare settings