Science Academy



Advisors

Jeanine Boyll SCIENCE ACADEMY ADVISOR
John Arlotta SCIENCE ACADEMY CO-ORDINATOR




OVERVIEW OF THE SCIENCE ACADEMY

1. VISION STATEMENT: The Academy of Sciences will offer its students opportunities by providing them with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed for careers/occupations.

2. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: Students of all abilities will be able to explore a career/occupation of their choice. They will choose from different career groups according to the level of education required while being guided individually on their journey to a career/occupation.

3. COMPONENTS: Healthcare Sciences will be the first component to the Science Academy beginning in the Fall of 2009. Environmental Sciences and Engineering are being considered as possible additions to the Science Academy in the future.



OVERVIEW OF THE HEALTHCARE SCIENCE COMPONENT

Possible careers within each educational area will serve student interests including: Professional (Doctor, Nurse, Social Worker, OT and ...), Technician/Technologist (EMT, Surgical Techs, Radiological Techs and ...) and Aides/Assistants (Recreational Therapy Assistant, Hospital Sanitary worker, Dental Assistant, Nurse Assistant and ...)

Students will apply in the spring of their freshmen year at CHS and must meet all academic eligibility including teacher recommendation an Dynamics of Healthcare. Students must take required courses/programs in the Academy but will have varied electives according to their career path.

Courses affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey can be taken. Free college credit may be earned if all requirements are met. Field experiences ranging from job shadowing, research and internships will be expose our students to the hands on learning that is needed during career exploration. Students exploring the Science Academy may concentrate their elective courses in T.E.A.C.



If you would like to apply to the Science Academy click here.


List of Accepted Students into the Science Academy



Naomi Assaf
Maggie Brown
Kellie Campbell
Brianna Capece
Lauren Carosi
Tara Cunningham
Alexandra Delayo
Kate Evans
Katelyn Gamba
Jenna Goeller
Alexis Inselberg
Colleen Jones
Evan Mast
Alaina Michel
Mark Natividad
Jessica Pooran
Paulina Przydzial
Leah Quinn
Jackie Trelles
Emily Ushay
Galen Vosseller
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