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Goals of the Academy
To provide students with a four-year training program
relevant to today's medical and health needs and prepare students for
post-secondary education.
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To provide vocational training in hospitals and health
care fields to meet employment needs of the local community.
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To provide alternatives to traditional curriculum for
students who might be having difficulties choosing a career.
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To encourage a partnership between the private sector and
the educational community.
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To strengthen the self-confidence of the students and
increase their leadership skills.
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A Different Curriculum
Students enrolled in the academy fulfill all the
requirements for a high school diploma as well as the college prep
curriculum. English, science, math and lab components have been modified to provide a relevant application to the
medical and health care professions. The core curriculum is rigorous
and challenging. Built into the curriculum are career and college
motivation components: visits to medical/health care sites and colleges,
and presentations by professionals within the community. Summer jobs for many of our students are a goal of
the program, as well as assistance in job placement after graduation
and/or movement into a higher educational institution. As a result,
there are two Health Science classes the students must complete which
provide them with the exposure and training necessary to work in the
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