Welcome Parents and Students to the Academy of Health Careers Orientation November 15, 2012

1. Welcome Parents and Students to the Academy of Health Careers Orientation November 15, 2012

2. OVERVIEW Strong partnerships with the health care industry, the community, and the institutes of higher education enable the Academy of Health Careers to prepare future health care professionals. Academy seniors may earn a Health Science Portfolio which signifies successful completion of the National Health Care Skills Standards as specified by the Florida Department of Education, United States Department of Education, and National Consortium of Health Science and Technology Education. Academy graduates earn a diploma with specific magnet distinction and medal.

3. OVERVIEW • The Academy of Health Careers offers a comprehensive rigorous academic program of college preparation and uniquely relevant curriculum for students who plan to pursue a career as a health care professional. • Academic courses are combined with the opportunity to gain the initial “building blocks” of health care through Health Science education.

4. OVERVIEW Interest in health care professions Grades 9-12 School within a school

5. PROGRAM FEATURES Rigorous academic preparation for college bound students Pre AP Courses Advanced placement courses Dual enrollment courses Honors and standard courses Relevant curriculum with health care topics integrated into academic courses

6. PROGRAM FEATURES cont’d Health Science courses which provide the “first building blocks” of health care preparation State certifications Hands on clinical experience in area hospitals, medical offices, emergency medicine facilities, veterinary health care sites including the Central Florida Zoo Career exposure through job shadow & clinical experiences

7. Required Curriculum 2012-2013 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language 1 Physical Education (0.5 Personal Fitness) 1 Fine Arts 1 Health Science course grades 9-11 Double-block Health Science classes for seniors

8. New Programming for Seniors • Health and Wellness track that will include Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) offering for seniors • Certified Nursing Assistant and Allied Health programs will remain in place

9. OTHER FEATURES State-of-the-art laboratories CPR Certifications & First Aid Training Vital Sim Manikin integrating technology with health care scenarios Award winning faculty with health care experience and credentials Highly trained teachers Intensive guidance services Parent/Student workshops in college admissions

10. Ben Carson Scholarship Central Florida Regional Auxiliary COMSAC/Medical Society Scholarships Bright Futures Scholarship Opportunities

11. Extracurricular Activities

12. GRADUATES

13. TRANSPORTATION Buses provided for all students who live 2 miles or more from school. Afternoon activities buses available.

14. ELIGIBILITY Students who have successfully completed 8th grade and reside in Seminole County are eligible to apply for admission to the Academy of Health Careers. Please don’t forget to APPLY to the CHOICES office!

15. ACADEMY STANDARDS Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and earn no semester grade below a “C”. Students must demonstrate appropriate behavior. Students must have good attendance.

16. Meet Some of Our Health Academy Students . . .

17. APPLICATION DEADLINE December 1, 2012

18. What to expect after tonight …

19. December 1, 2012 – Application Deadline January 7, 2013 – Notification by District of admission status for class of 2014 February 2013 – New Student Registration/Scheduling Meeting at SHS February/March – Student Scheduling at middle schools

20. Contact Information Mr. Jordan Rodriguez-Director/Administrator jordan_rodriguez@scps.k12.fl.us 407-320-5242 Ms. Shenique Gilbert - 9th grade Counselor shenique_gilbert@scps.k12.fl.us 407-320-5123 Ms. Leslie Mulet - 10-12th grades Counselor leslie_mulet@scps.k12.fl.us 407-320-5064