1. North Tonawanda academy of health sciences
Presented by: Bill Breed, Katie Harrington, Jennifer Reed, Catherine Winston

2. Mission
The Academy of Health Sciences provides students the opportunity to explore health science technologies and medical careers that prepare them with a 21st-century foundation for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. Members of the academy will participate in experiences that will aid in future career and college endeavors. 

3. Purpose
The purpose of The Academy of Health Sciences is to educate students in the fields of health, physical education, and medicine, as well as to prepare students for these career fields.  In addition, students will serve as ambassadors for the academy by attending field trips, organizing healthful events and visiting businesses involved in the fields of health and medicine.  

4. vision
To prepare students for a career in the health and medical industry through rigorous academic curriculum, career awareness, exploration, and preparation. The academy will provide an interdisciplinary academic program (Health, Science, Physical Education and FACS) to inspire approximately students in their pursuit to successfully complete the coursework required for college/university matriculation.

5. ADVISORY Board members
Jeff Alger- Athletic Director
Gail Tylec- NCCC Instructor/Dept. Coordinator
Alex Demorodzski- NT Department of Youth and Recreation 
Catherine Winston- High School FACS Teacher
Katie Harrington- High School PE Teacher/Coach
Jennifer Reed- High School Health Teacher/Dept. Coordinator
John Barone- Parent Member
Jennifer John- Guidance Counselor
Bill Breed – High School Science Teacher/Dept. Coordinator

6. Physician
Dentist
Veterinarian RN
Medical Examiner
Physical Therapist
Chiropractor
Radiologist
Pharmacist
Physician’s Assistant
Optometrist
Hospital Administrator
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Anesthesiologist
Many others

7. 2-year and 4-year Tracks
The 2-year track would service students interested in careers, such as, Athletic Training, Health Education, Physical Therapy Assistant, X-ray Tech, Personal Training, Radiologist, Dental Hygienist, and Recreation, etc.
The 4-year track would service students interested in medicine and Physicians, Nursing, Registered Dietitian, Physical Therapist, Surgeon, etc.
Students would be able to take classes in either track once they are a part of the academy.
The four departments involved would teach courses that fit into both tracks stated.

8. 4 year plan
9th Grade:
Possible courses for accelerated vs non-accelerated students of the academy.
Accelerated 8th graders:
Regents Chemistry
Non-accelerated 8th graders
Living Environment (Regents Biology)

9. Accelerated 8th graders: Electives: Anatomy/Physiology (CAP)
Forensic Science (CAP)
Botany (CAP)
Natural Disasters
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Health Occupation Technician (BOCES)
Emergency Medical Services (BOCES)
Non-accelerated 8th graders
Regents Chemistry

10. Both Accelerated and Non Accelerated 8th graders Electives:
11th and 12th Grade
Both Accelerated and Non Accelerated 8th graders
Electives:
Anatomy/Physiology (CAP)
Forensic Science (CAP)
Botany (CAP)
Natural Disasters
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Health Occupation Technician (BOCES)
Emergency Medical Services (BOCES)

11. 4 year plan 9th Grade: PE/Health- opposite days (Cohort class/classes)
Experiential:
Health fair 5K
Field Trip- New Era Field/Coca-Cola Field
Health Club participation

12. 10th Grade:
PE/Nutrition, Health and Fitness- opposite days (Cohort classes)
Experiential:
Health fair 5K
Field Trip- New Era Field/Coca-Cola Field
Health Club participation

13. 11th Grade: Recommended Track
-CAP PE1/CAP Health- Cohort classes
-CEIP Internship
Elective:
Sports Medicine
Food and Nutrition/Global Foods
Experiential:
Health fair 5K
Field Trip- New Era Field/Coca-Cola Field
Health Club participation
Shadowing experience

14. 12th Grade: Recommended Track
CAP PE2
Academy Elective
Experiential:
Health fair 5K
Field Trip- New Era Field/Coca-Cola Field
Health Club participation

15. Changes to current courses for the academy
Anatomy and Physiology CAP – Change currently run A&P course to a college accredited course. Zero to few changes needed.
Botany CAP – Change currently run Botany course to a college accredited course. Could possibly add a lab component to the class.
Nutrition, Health and Fitness- Previously offered by the FACS Department, would need to be approved as part of the secondary curriculum. This class will focus on nutrients and their relation to specific careers under our academy umbrella.

16. Proposed new courses for the academy
Course of study which applies many disciplines of scientific study such as biology/anatomy, chemistry, and physics. Possible career opportunities include: medical examiner, crime scene investigator, clinical technologist,
forensic anthropologist.

17. Students will explore such things as:
Observation/Evidence collection techniques
Determining the cause and time of death
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Entomology
Trace evidence (Hair and fiber)
Fingerprinting
DNA evidence
Toxicology
Hand writing analysis
Blood spatter
Ballistics

18. Proposed new course for the academy
Natural and Human Disasters – course of study that explores the physical causes, effects and social consequences of such events. Several recent natural disasters are examined in depth to analyze the processes responsible for them and how that understanding translates into public policy and governmental response, including those of first responders and FEMA.

19. Proposed new course for the academy
Sports Medicine:
This course will provide students with an overview of the field of sports medicine.
Students will learn basic anatomy and physiology concerning athletic injuries and will practice principles and skills of athletic training.
Students will gain exposure in working with athletes, coaches and athletic injuries at our high school.

20. Proposed new courses for the academy
CAP PE1/CAP PE 2
CAP PE 1:
- Students would come out with certifications in:
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
- Lifeguarding
CAP PE 2:
- Students would have the opportunity to use low/high elements:
- Low Elements:
- Swinging log, spider web, triangle tension traverse, trust falls
- High Elements:
- Two line bridge, Dangle Duo, Multi vine, Burma Bridge, Catwalk, Wild Woozy, Rock climbing

21. Internships:
Students will take part in an Internship Course called CEIP. Students will work with an advisor to create a portfolio called a BEP and connect with various schools, hospitals and/or businesses to ensure themselves an internship in their field of interest. This could be paid or unpaid. Some examples of these internships could be:
UB Medical Campus
North Tonawanda Recreation Department
UB Sports Medicine
Doctors/Dentists/PT Offices
Hospitals
NCCC/ECC
Sabres/Bills/UB Bulls

22. Thank you for your time and support in our endeavor to begin the Academy of Health Sciences for Fall 2017!
Any questions/concerns?