VHS Medical Science Academy

Mr. Costanzo - PrincipalMrs. Wilson - Academy Vice PrincipalMr. Monteleone - MSA CoordinatorMrs. Monteleone - Freshman English Ms. Desso - Biology and Chemistry Mr. Phillips - Health Science Careers Mr. Gilkey - 10th and 11th English Mr. Mckee - Modern Civilization Mr. Arnold- U.S. History Mr. Bristol - AP U.S. HistoryMr. Sanchez- Honors Human AnatomyMr. Gedalia - CTE Teacher/Athletic Trainer/EMTHubert Paz - Athletic TrainerMrs. Rosenast - Academy Counselor

Academy of Health & Medical Sciences Teaching Staff Team

Student Teams • select pathway• 9th-12th

• family environment • motivational activities

• Leadership

Teacher Team• interdisciplinary • committed to mission & goals• integrate projects• interventions

ClassesSequenced• industry-focused• integrate career technology• project-based learning• articulation & certifications

Industry Partners• advisory boards• internships• job shadows• guest speakers• project advisors• college visits field trips

“School Within a School”College & Career

*small learning community*college & career prep*industry pathways*family-like environment

● builds confidence● builds relationships● builds networking● experiences in varying

environments and situations● academic language and

medical terminology● community service and

volunteering opportunities● communication skill● soft skills● application of a practical art

Benefits to Joining the Academy

College and Career Ready

Academies are designed to prepare students for both college and career by relating academic subjects to a career field via a sequence of career-technical courses, linking students to the outside world and career paths of possible future interest.

MSA’s Accomplishments2017

- Safe Sports School Award - 1st in St. Francis HS Sports Medicine Competition- 4th in Washington Career and Technical Sports

Medicine Association Competition- Ranked on National Sports Medicine Test- 3 High School All-Americans, National Test 2017 - Alumni: 3 students in nursing school, 3 nurses, 2

students in medical school, 1 Physical Therapist, 1 student in Physical Therapy school, 1 student in chiropractic school, 5 EMT’s, 5 students in school for Athletic Training and 5 Athletic Trainers

Our Mission: The Medical Science Academy was established to create an education plan for driven students and to prepare them for positions in the medical field.

Academy Enrollment:124 students

● Art

● ASB

● Spanish, French, Italian, Sign Language

● Band/Choir

● Photo

● Theater

● Yearbook/Journalism

● Video Production

● Computer Science

● Baseball

● Basketball

● Cheer

● Cross Country

● Football

● Golf

● Soccer

● Softball

● Swimming

● Tennis

● Track and Field

● Volleyball

● Wrestling

● Lacrosse

Over 100 clubs on campus!

MSA Clubs:● 72 Beats● MSA Smile Club● Global Medicine Club

Academically focused on biomedical sciences, health, medicine, preventing and curing disease● Lab science & research● Nutrition, medicine,

psychology● Patient care● Athletic Training and

Physical Therapy

What is the Health & Medical Field?

Pathway Outlook

MSA Sophomore Career Pathway Decisions2017

Academy Classes:

● Exploring Health Careers & Health● Biology● English 9 or Honors English 9

Regular Classes: math, Fine Art or Foreign Language, and jsdnjsdknskjdnsiPhysical Education

Expectations: be open minded with all careers choices

Optional Field Experience: invitation to observe in field asvdasjdvsavsadvsdavasv experience

Freshman Year

● PE● Fine Arts● Modern Civilizations

Summer School Options

Academy Classes:

● Kinesiology or Body Systems and Disorder● Chemistry● English 10● Modern Civilizations or AP World

Regular Classes: math, Foreign Language

Expectations: careers choices and visit universities/colleges

Requirements: Field Experience Hours - 45 hours/semester

CPR/First Aid Certification

Sophomore Year

● PE● Fine Arts● U.S History● Foreign Language● No more than two classes can be taken at Summer

School

Summer School Options

Academy Classes:

● Sports Medicine Applied Physiology or Health Science Emergency Medicine or Health Essentials

● Honors Anatomy and Physiology● English 11● U.S. History

Regular Classes: Math, Foreign Language

Expectation: visit Universities and Colleges - what type is your fit?

Requirements: Field Experience-60 hours per semester

SAT and/or ACT

Junior Year

● PE● Fine Arts

Summer School Options

Academy Classes:

● Honors Athletic Training or EMR or General Medicine (3)● Sports Medicine Practicum (After school - each semester)● Physics ● English 12 (ERWC)● Government/Economics

Regular Classes: Math and/or Fine Art

Expectations: prepare for college applications, take advantage of Internship, SAT and/or ACT

Requirements: Field Experience Hours--90 hours/semester, HealthCare Internship, CPR/First Aid Certification

Senior Year

Commonly asked questions

Are there any Honors or AP MSA classes?

A: Honors Anatomy & Physiology during Junior year and Honors Athletic Training Senior year.

Can I take other Honor or AP classes as an MSA student?

A: Yes, many of our students take honors or AP classes as an academy student. You just will not be integrated into the academy class for that subject

If I cannot decide between the class paths, can I choose to take more than one?

A: Yes, because two out of the three routes are after-school classes

● Medical Themed Community Service:○ Relay for Life ○ Female Health Clinic○ Free LA Health Clinic○ Purple Walk - Domestic Violence○ Henry Mayo Disaster Drill

● Guest speakers on various medical careers○ ER Physician○ Dentist○ Nutritionist○ EMT○ Athletic Trainer

Projects & ActivitiesAcademy of Health & Medical Sciences

College Tours and Competition

One of the goals for the students of the

Medical Science Academy is to know

which college they would like to attend

before they graduate high school. One

of the ways we attempt to achieve this

goal is through college tours. Some of

the schools we have visited include San

Diego State University, UC San DIego,

UC Irvine, University of San Diego, USC,

UCLA, UC Davis, CSUN, and UCSB.

Academy students at UC Irvine

Projects & ActivitiesAcademy of Health & Medical Sciences

Leadership

Freshman/Sophomore

● Committee member● Relay for Life Leader● College Tour

Coordinator

Junior/Senior

● HOSA President● Grey shirts● Purple shirts

MSA Clubs

● 72 Beats Club○ 72 Beats was founded by

Chibuzo Ikonte after he went into cardiac arrest at basketball practice. MSA students utilized CPR and an AED, which ensured his survival.

○ Inspired him to start a club that educates teenagers on the importance of CPR and how to perform it.

● Global Medicine Club○ New club this year○ Based on teaching students

about Global medicine, spreading awareness, and helping out in the community

○ Transcultural diseases test at HOSA competition

OTHER HEALTH & MEDICAL SCIENCES CAREERS: Clinical Medical TechnologistsDentists & Dental HygienistsDieticians & NutritionistsGeneticistsMedical Laboratory TechniciansMental Health TherapistOccupational TherapistsPersonal Care AidesPharmacists PhysiciansPsychiatric TechnicianPsychologistRadiologistsSurgeons

Healthcare Percent change in Job Growth from

2014-2024

Dental hygienist - 14%Physical Therapist - 34%Occupational Therapist - 27%Physicians/Surgeons - 15%Psychiatrists - 15%Orthodontists - 18%Athletic Trainers - 21%Pharmacists - 3%Chiropractors - 18%Epidemiologist - 6%Nurse Practitioners - 35%Registered Nurses - 16%

You might be a good fit for this academy if you...

like learning about the body, diet, health, disease, fitness

are interested in a career in the medical field

like helping people; enjoy communicating and working with a team

are comfortable in healthcare settings: hospitals, labs, clinics, gyms, etc.

are curious about how to cure/ prevent diseases, discover new medicines

enjoy learning new terms, new systems, new technology

act calmly in stressful, critical, or dangerous situations

appreciate science, biology, chemistry, nature, anatomy

“Post-It Check:” Is Health & Medical For Me?

Valencia High FAQs1. What will my daily schedule look like?

All classes are 56 minutes long. You’ll take 6 classes each day. (See next slide with sample.)

2. Does the Academy affect athletic teams or clubs?No. All sports and clubs are open to anyone. The academy does not interfere with sports teams or clubs; this is a great way to meet new people.

3. Can I take theater, art, music, video or ASB?YES. The electives and arts classes including Theater, Marching Band, Art and Video are open to all MSA students, regardless of pathways. If you choose to be in the academy as well as one of these electives, you will not have enough room in your schedule to take a foreign language.

4. Can I take AP courses in my 11th & 12th Grade Year?YES. These courses are available to all students.

5. What if I want to leave the Academy?Students are allowed to leave the academy at anytime, but the last opportunity to join is the beginning of your sophomore year. However, we encourage students to pick carefully now and stay!

VHS Sample 9th Grade Schedule PLEASE NOTE:

� Each class is 56 minutes long

� All 9th graders take at 6 courses in a semester:

FALL SEMESTER - Sample Schedule

MON (A) TUES (B) WED (A) THUR (B) FRI (A)

Per. 1

Per. 2 Health Science Careers

Health Science Careers

Health Science Careers

Health Science Careers

Health Science Careers

Per. 3 Biology Biology Biology Biology Biology

Per. 4 Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Spanish 1

Per. 5 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1

Per. 6 English English English English English

Per. 7 PE PE PE PE PE

Remind App--9th grade

PARENTS

MSA Parent Class of 2021

Text the number 81010

@p-msa2021

STUDENTS

MSA Student Class of 2021

Text the number 81010

@s-msa2021

Remind App--10th grade

PARENTS

MSA Parent Class of 2021

Text the number 81010

@p-msa2020

STUDENTS

MSA Student Class of 2021

Text the number 81010

@s-msa2020

MSA Academic Support

● tutoring schedule● tutors and students who need help can sign up● takes place before school, at lunch, and after school● held in Academy teacher’s classrooms so they are there to

help● student-lead

Newsletter, Website, and App

Newsletter:

- sent out once every month

- lead by the journalism committee

How to download MSA App:

- Find the link on homepage of the Website

- Click box at the top corner of phone screen

- Add to homescreen

Website:

- http://valenciahighmsa.wixsite.com/vhsmsa

Team Building

- Academy Wednesdays- Similar classes- Lunch parties- Study sessions- Relay for life (sleeping overnight)- Summer time bonding

Contact Us

If you have questions about the Medical Science Academy, please contact

Mr. Monteleone at Jmonteleone@hartdistrict.org

661-294-1188 x707