1. Health and Medical Sciences Academy Monticello High School Fall 2012

2. WHY? Increasing Opportunities for Health and Medical Careers PSAT Data (57/228 students selected Health Careers as their field of study in college) PreMed, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, PreVet, Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy, Animal Studies, etc. Division Goal: Prepare students for success in a Global Community Establish Centers of Excellence As part of Governor McDonnell’s “Opportunity to Learn” agenda, he includes a funding initiative that will provide first year start-up funding for Health Sciences academies.

3. Mission Statement The Monticello High School Health and Medical Sciences Academy’s mission is to empower students to utilize 21st century skills while exploring health science career opportunities. The program will provide students a foundation for post-secondary education or workforce readiness in certified health related professions. Students will explore core content with technology through integrated projects, case studies, and focused learning experiences.

4. Goals Students will be exposed to and explore health-related career opportunities. Students will build a strong foundation and understanding of Anatomy and Physiology. Students engage in a collaborative learning environment with students who share similar career interests. The Academy utilizes community partnerships to design curriculum that support skills needed for student success in health related careers.

5. Year One Topics of Study Cells and Cell Functions Heart and Heart Health Body Systems Nutrition and Metabolism DNA and Genetics Molecular Biology and Disease Epidemiology and Public Health Plants and Medicine Environment and Health Modern Medical Interventions Writing Grants and Research Biology, Principles of Biomedicine, Health I Research Option

6. Four Year Plan Exposure Integrated Biology and Foundations of Health and Medical Science Course Exploration Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology Course Preparation and Practice Clinical Rotations followed by senior year internship Research with culminating senior project Elective Course Offerings (Medical Terminology, College Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Forensics, Anatomical Architecture, etc.) General Education Requirements

9. Who? Students interested in working with professional mentors that will be able to support you in addition to the faculty and staff, and facilitating a smooth transition to a four year college, two year community college, and/or work, preparing themselves for competitive career pathways, earning certifications in CPR, First Aid, and EMT (18 y.o.), cohort support while in High School with students interested in similar career aspirations, integrated work, developing Leadership Skills, entering college as a sophomore.

10. Selection Process Selection Committee Consisting of Monticello Faculty, Members of the Advisory Board, and County Employees Considering information from Transcripts, Work ethic, Recommendation Letters, Activities/Awards, and Essays.

11. Deadlines Applications are due January 18. Admissions timeline is posted on the webpage. Student letters will be sent the week of March 1st. Notification of acceptance will be sent both electronically and in writing.

12. Questions and Answers! Transportation Full Time Enrollment at Monticello Finally, this presentation can be found on the HMSA webpage.