1. Northwest Rankin High School
Health Science Principal
Lori Nail
Faculty Members Within the Academy 
Lorri Smith, BS, RN (9th Health Science)
Jolie D’Antonio, BSN, RN (10th & 11th Health Science)
Jordan Higgins, BSN, RN (10th and 12th Health Science)
Whitney Champlin, MS, ATC, LAT (11th & 12th HS Sports Medicine Track)
Jim Sullins (HS Biology)
Jane Lee  (9th HS English) 
Northwest Rankin High School
Health Science Academy
Northwest Rankin High School
5805 Hwy. 25
Flowood, MS 39232
Phone:

2. What is the Health Science Academy?
Suggested Plan of Study 
Freshman Year 
Health Science I 
Algebra I or Geometry 
HS Biology I 
HS English I 
MS Studies/Intro to Geography 
Electives 
Sophomore Year 
Health Science II 
Algebra II or Geometry 
Human A&P (Chemistry is optional
in addition to H A & P)
English II 
World History 
Junior Year 
Health Science III 
Upper level Math or DC Math 
CCSS English III, AP English III,
or DC Comp I & II 
Chemistry  (or upper level science
if already took Chemistry
US History or AP US History 
Senior Year 
Health Science IV 
Upper Level Math or DC Math 
English IV, AP English IV,
DC Comp I & II, upper level DC
Upper Level Science 
US Government/ Economics
or AP US Government/ AP Econ 
Senior Project 
What is the Health Science Academy?
Health Science Academy is 4-year program that includes:
Students learn:
* Medical terminology
* Preparation for those planning to enter any healthcare field
* Body systems
* Legal and ethical issues
* Health care skills
* Exploration of various health career options
* Much more…
Students gain:
* Development of skills
* Advanced knowledge
* Shadowing various medical professionals
* Exposure to as many different medical careers as possible.
*Visiting medical facilities
To apply for the Health Science Academy or for more information about the online application, course outline, FAQs, HOSA club, etc., go to - NWRHS website, hover on “academics” & click “Health Science Academy.”