Maxine L. Silva Magnet High School For Health Care Professions - School Within A School

School Within A School

Ms. Charmine Deremeir was the first administrator (1993-1994) of the El Paso Magnet High School for the Health Care Professions, now known as the Maxine Silva Magnet High School for the Health Care Professions. She was instrumental in assuring the placement of the Health Magnet High School as well as having worked closely with the first group of students (Class of 1997) and their parents in determining what needed to be done to ensure that Silva would be seen as a model school.

Mr. Ed Jones, the second administrator of Silva Magnet High School, used the phrase "school within a school" to describe Silva's situation. Students from Silva may attend some classes at Jefferson High School, which is located on the same campus, and participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities (e.g., orchestra, band) on Jefferson teams. However, the two are separated by different curricula and the availability of Health Science Technology (HST) courses for Silva students. These include Anatomy & Physiology, LVN training, Pharmacy Technician training, and many other courses.