 A partnership with Tempe High, Mesa Community College and Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital.  Developed by interested THS teachers, THS Administration and community members.  Prepared by Elizabeth Stone, THS H.O.P.E. Director 4/21/2015

 H ealth  O ccupation  P reparatory  E ducation  Goal: To provide an educational foundation for students who want to pursue a career in healthcare by learning in a thematic cross-curriculum approach and exposing them to a variety of health care careers and experiences. 4/21/2015

 Students will learn in a thematic cross-curriculum approach in the core classes integrating health care topics, vocabulary activities, and projects.  Students will be exposed to a variety of occupations in the medical field.  Students will connect classroom learning to health occupations by field trips, guest speakers, job shadowing, club activities and volunteering.  Students will be exposed to a variety of healthcare careers.  Students will be able to continue post-secondary options in health occupations. 4/21/2015

 Preparing students for a career in health care with curriculum that is infused with…  Health care topics.  Medical vocabulary.  Medical skills.  Cross-curriculum activities.  Career pathway options.  Exposure to health care by guest speakers and field trips. 4/21/2015

 Teachers work together in teams. 4/21/2015 Team LevelContent Areas FreshmanFreshman English, Chem/Phys Algebra SophomoreSophomore English Biology World History Geometry JuniorJunior English Chemistry Algebra 3-4 SeniorSenior English-Rio Dual Credit Human Anatomy and Physiology- Rio Dual Credit Math Analysis-Rio Dual Credit

 Teacher expectations: ◦ Attend meetings periodically to:  Coordinate up-coming curriculum, projects, etc.  Discuss student performance.  Participate in organizing field trips and guest speakers. ◦ Participate in summer training workshops to:  Create curriculum  Determine scope and sequence that works for all content areas.  Infuse health care topics, vocabulary, readings and activities. 4/21/2015

 Field trips  Guest speakers  Volunteer opportunities  H.O.P.E. Club activities  Vocabulary activities  Medical skills  Hands-on projects  Job internships 4/21/2015

 Provide students with the opportunity to enroll in the Certified Nursing Assistant courses while in high school.  Learn market ready skills and upon graduation enter the health care workplace.  Earn college credit and be prepared to enter a post-secondary education program and pursue any health care career. 4/21/2015

 Expected cumulative G.P.A. based on grade level.  H.O.P.E. Club membership and active participation.  Behavior standards.  Sound attendance.  Community service & volunteerism. 4/21/2015

 H ealth care career exploration.  O pportunities for Tempe High students.  P artnerships with community businesses.  E ducation preparation. 4/21/2015

Then… First HOPE Freshman Class Fall 2000 Now… Senior Class Spring 2011

4/21/2015  Goal: What is the goal of the TUHSD Sustainability Program?  Objective(s): What are the objective(s) of the TUHSD Sustainability Program?  Curriculum: Should/could the curriculum taught in a cross-curriculum manner? What courses should/could be part of the curriculum? What projects/activities, vocabulary, topics, etc. should be included in the curriculum? What are the expectations for the teachers in the program?  Experiences: What experiences should be incorporated into the program?  Outcomes: What are the desired outcomes of the Sustainability Program?