1. Building a Biomedical Sciences Academy Using PLTW Michelle Sanders- Limonthas Director, Harmony Ingenuity Biomedical Sciences Academy

2. What Would YOU Like to Know?

3. Benchmark 2.3

4. What is PLTW? PLTW is the nation's leading science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) solution in over 5,000 schools across the U.S. PLTW enrollment in Texas has increased by over 400% over the last five years - Hispanic by over 500%; females nearly 600%; and low-income students by 650% PLTW students are more prepared for and attended Texas higher education institutions at a higher rate

5. PLTW BMS Pathway Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Human Body Systems (HBS) Medical Interventions (MI) Biomedical Innovation (BI)

6. What is HIBSA? Harmony Ingenuity Biomedical Sciences Academy (HIBSA) is a specialized training program for young healthcare professionals. The goal of HIBSA is to prepare our high school graduates for a career in the medical and health care discipline of their choice. give the students the academic foundation to be successful in career fields, such as dentistry, forensics, microbiology, biomedical engineering, immunology, pharmacology, physiology and many more. Stu-dents are required to complete job shadowing and community service hours as well as complete a graduation plan that mirrors a premedical tract in college Students regularly participate in community projects with local organizations such as the Childrens’ Doctors of Texas, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Bank, Stella Link Ani- mal Clinic, Center for Hearing and Speech, American Festival of the Arts and the Houston Ballet.

7. Overview of Program Pre Medical IGP High standards Job Shadowing Hours Community Service Hours Medical Themes ( every Semester) HOSA/ Medical Club Practical Skills Celebrations & FUN!

8. STEM Diploma

9. Sample IGP for HIBSA

10. STEM Honors Diploma

11. Sample IGP for Honors

12. Other Program Requirements STEM Diploma STEM Honors Diploma

13. Community Service & Job Shadowing Advisory Board is Crucial !!!! Many opportunities came from community Projects using curriculum Special events – Meet the Faces of healthcare 2013

14. Meet the Faces of Healthcare 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GRc5sh3pVw&feature=y outu.be

15. Community Partnerships

16. Application Process Recruiting starts in December Application opens in January All incoming 9 th graders enrolled in PBS automatically

17. Tracking it All Academic Probation Behavioral Policy In Good standing – Professional Dress Mondays Semester grades

18. Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp 1 week long Targeted for students who will be entering HIBSA and want an introduction to the material

19. HIBSA Symposium December Older Students present demonstrations and research projects First year students present on grant proposals

20. White Coat Ceremony Annual Celebration

21. White Coat Ceremony

22. Medical Club/HOSA Student led organization Handles fundraising for students and student incentives Also arranges community service projects

23. Questions?