Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences

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Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences What’s New at Hawthorne? Dr. Connor and Mr. Armstrong

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Academic Career and Development Dr. Connor and Mr. Armstrong

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Academy Coordinator Joseph Payne, RN Business Partnerships Advisory Board Work-Base Learning NAF

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences A career-themed program dedicated to COLLEGE and CAREER readiness

National Academy Foundation www.naf.org Bureau of Labor Statistics project healthcare occupations to grow 34.5% by 2020, the second most of any industry

Program Features & Benefits Strong core academic classes every semester College ready Career-themed class at each level Engaged students, workplace ready Work-based learning opportunities continuum Acquisition of soft skills, focused career plan Certifications Entry level job preparedness

HAHS Work-Based Learning Continuum Foundational and Interpersonal Skills (embedded throughout) Career Awareness Career Exploration Site Visits Job Shadowing Academic Internships Compensated Internships or Service Experience

Certificates Based on individual student goals, training culminating in an industry-specific certificate may be offered or strongly encouraged based on age and entrance requirements. Nurse Aide Phlebotomy EMT Pharmacy Tech

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Career Development Coordinator DION DUKE, MS Career Interest Surveys Coordinate Work-Base Learning Assist with life after Hawthorne Work place, Carolinas Health Care College, Community College or the University….

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Specialized curriculum for Health and Life Science Small Class sizes Offer 28 credits and professional certifications in Health Care or College Transfer courses through a partnership with Central Piedmont Community College. AP Certified Staff

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Partnership with Carolinas Health Care System providing internships, shadowing, mentoring by Health Professionals. Partnership with National Academy Foundation (NAF): addresses the critical achievement gap in STEMS fields by developing a pipeline of students prepared to pursue health related degrees and professions in on of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. Partnership with North Carolina New Schools (NCNS) whose goal is to “Engage all students with powerful approaches to teaching and learning and graduate all students ready for college, careers and life. NCNS provides 6 professional development sessions to to all academy teachers, and numerous one on one sessions to new and veteran teachers.

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Partnership with Project Lead the Way (PLTW): the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education curriculum programs used in middle and high school across the US.

Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Students can participate in several Enrichment Activities Annual Brody School of Medicine Premedical Conference Health Career Symposiums offered at Universities Health Professional Speakers monthly

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Field Trips Spain – March 2015 Art Science Council (ASC) Area Health Education Council (AHEC) STEM DAY – UNC-C

Curriculum Night Schedule Classroom Rotations 1st Block   6:05pm- 6:15pm 2nd Block   6:20pm-6:30pm 3rd Block   6:35pm-6:45pm 4th Block   6:50pm-7:00pm Drop In (Computer Lab)  Parent Login Information PowerSchool  Hub  5:45pm-7:30pm