Transcript Lakeland High School Health and Medical Sciences Academy

High School Health and
Medical Sciences Academy at
Lakeland High School
A STEM Proposal
Purpose
The U.S. Department of Labor expects health care
will generate 3 million new wage and salary jobs
between 2006 and 2016, more than any other
industry.
The Health & Medical Sciences Academy at
Lakeland will:
 Promote awareness of the wide variety of
occupations in health and the medical sciences
 Create students that are workforce ready in the
field of health and medical sciences
Mission
The High School Health and Medical Sciences
Academy provides a rigorous academic
environment in which students prepare for
21st century careers and professions in the
Health and Medical Sciences.
Objectives
 Provide an academically challenging environment in
which students learn to think critically, communicate
effectively, value diversity, and engage in the pursuit
of lifelong learning and academic achievement.
 Provide a curriculum centered in the advanced math
and science topics required for higher education in
the fields of health care and medicine.
Objectives
 Provide corresponding CTE programs that enable
students to attain the academic and vocational
knowledge and skills for immediate employment in
health care upon high school graduation.
 Provide opportunities for students to learn the
fundamentals of scientific research through
meaningful participation in investigative studies
and independent projects.
Objectives
 Develop partnerships with private and public
health care professionals and facilities for the
placement of students as interns in clinical and
research programs and provide opportunities for
job shadowing, volunteer service, and mentoring.
Enrollment
 Fifth Grade assessment is administered to
determine interest
 Application Process
 Initial Cohort of 20 students
 Total enrollment 80 students
Course of Study
Subject
7th
Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade (2014-15) 10th Grade (201516)
11th Grade (201617)
12th Grade (2017-18)
Health
science
Life
Science
Earth
Science+
Principles of
Human Body
Biomedical Sciences Systems
(PLTW)**
(PLTW)**
Medical
Interventions
(PLTW)**
Capstone Course:
Biomedical Innovation
(PLTW)**
Mathematics
Algebra
I++
Algebra I
or
GeometryX
Geometry or
Algebra II/Trig
Algebra II/Trig or Math Analysis or
Math. Analysis or DC Pre-Calculus
DC Pre-Calculus or AP Statistics or
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
or AP Calculus
Social
Studies
W His/Geog I (or
Honors)
W His/Geog II (or
Honors)
VA & US History
(or Honors) or
AP US. History
VA & US Government
(or Honors) or AP
Government & Politics
English
Academy Eng 9*
Academy Eng 10
Academy Eng 11
or AP Lang &
Comp
Academy Eng 12
or AP Lit & Comp
Year II Foreign
Language
Year III Foreign
Language
Double Block AP
Science
Job
Shadowing/Internship/
Community Service
(7th Block)***
Health/ P.E.
H/P.E. 9
H/P.E. 10
Economics and
Personal Finance
Psychology or Double
Block AP Science
ElectiveBiotech/Healt
h
Honors Earth
Science Honors
Biology
Honors Biology or Honors Chemistry Physics
Honors Chemistry or AP Biology or
or AP Environmental
AP Chemistry
Science
Foreign
Language/
Electives
Year I
Foreign
Language
*Academy English utilizes APA Format as well as MLA (SOL tested)
**Includes Health Occupations/Industry Speakers and Seminars
If a student takes AP Biology or AP Chemistry in their senior year, they will not take AP Environmental Science, Physics, or Psychology.
XX2013-14; 2015-16; 2017-18 Goal 1, 3, 4, 5; ++2013-14 Goal 1; ***2014-15 Goal 1, 5 ; + 2016-17 Goal 1; X 2014-15 Goal 1
Tentative Timeline
of Implementation
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Spring 2013 - Survey of Middle School Students
July 1, 2013 – Presentation to School Board
Fall 2013 - Determine Course Curricula - PLTW
November/December 2013 - Approval of Proposal
December - Partner Breakfast
February 2014 - Approval of New Courses
March 2014 - Interview/Hire new personnel
May 2014 - Selection of INITIAL Cohort of students
for 2014-2015 school year
Budget- Year 1
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Project Lead the Way Participation Fee
Personnel
Training
Travel for Training
Transportation
Core Supplies
Principles of Biotechnological Systems
 Total
2000.00
6459.00
2450.00
1470.00
36,000.00
18,592.00
2073.00
69,044.00
Questions?