Public Safety
Program Description
Public Safety students will participate in a three to four-year program that will give them an
introduction to public safety and will the allow them to branch off into more specific areas of
study including Forensics, Firefighting, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), 911
Communications, or Corrections. Firefighting and EMT students will not only engage in the
classroom, but they will have the opportunity to participate in intensive study and training at the
Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services Department where they will work toward
certification and job placement upon successful completion of all requirements and high school
graduation.
Program Location: Charles R. Drew High School
Program Type: School-within-a-school
Grades: 9-12
Residency Criteria: Open to all Clayton County Residents (Non-Residents need to complete a different application)
Eligibility Criteria: Click here
Student Selection Method: Lottery
Bus Transportation: Provided for all students at designated shuttle stops
Brochure about the Program: Click Here to Download in English
Click Here to Download in Spanish
Video about the Program: https://youtu.be/ylu0eyXki24
Contact: Latasha Williams-Henry, Magnet Lead, 770-472-2820, latasha.williams-henry@clayton.k12.ga.us