BioScience Academy

Opportunities…. Experiences….

You can prepare for an amazing career…all here at

Foothill!!

What Is the BioScience Academy?

• A three year program designed for students interested in preparing for possible careers in the Health Sciences or Biotechnology related fields.– Nursing, physician, dentist, veterinarian…– Geneticist, biotechnician who discovers

new medicines, stem cell researcher….– Two areas with HUGE needs for new

employees!!

So…. Wanna be in BioScience?

What is involved?

• Three specialized courses that give students hands-on skills and experiences.

• Students learn real life patient care skills, biotech lab skills, first aid, CPR - all skills used by professionals in hospitals and labs.

• Students visit facilities, work with patients or in labs… have real experiences.

Courses

• 10th grade: Chemistry H/chemistry and BioScience FIRE

• 11th grade: Medical Technology and Physiology Honors (Job shadows)

• 12th grade: Biotechnology Lab and Physics (Bioethics optional)

BioScience Kids at Work

And play…..

Who should apply?• Students who are interested in Science.• Students who want to prepare for future

careers in Health Science or Biotechnology.• Students willing to make a 3 year

commitment to a special program.• Students interested in learning about

themselves and in meeting academic challenges – in a small, close community.

• Students who want a unique opportunity.

How will this help me?

• You will graduate from high school with real life knowledge AND skills.

• You will graduate from high school with a minimum of 5-6 science courses!

• You will participating in a specialized program that will set you apart from the thousands of other applicants to university.

• You will have goals and a clear idea of what you want to do in your life!

And…• You will make amazing friends!• You will belong to a select group of

students who have very unique experiences.

• You will have a small academic community with adults who care for you and mentor you.

• You will have a lot of really fun times!!

So… What do I have to do?

• Pick up application from Mrs. Duffy.

• Complete the application and turn all in to the office by February 14th at 3:15pm.

• If accepted…. Welcome to Cohort 10!!

Can I….?

• Play sports? Yes• Be in ASB? Yes• Play in the Band at BHS or VHS? Yes• Get D’s or F’s in my classes? No• Act like a jerk around campus? No• Take the easiest classes possible?

No

Will I…..?

• Be competitive for college? Oh my . . . .YES!

• Complete my A-G requirements? Yes

• Have fun? Yes!!• Be able to get a good job

out of high school? Very likely…. And not at McDonalds!!

Colleges Academy Students are

currently attending:

Stanford University

UCLA

UC Berkeley

Harvard University

UC Santa Cruz

Westpoint Military Academy

University of Washington

Cal Poly San Luis

UC Davis

Join the Academy!!

• Be a part of a unique group.

• Prepare for a fabulous career.

• Build friendships.• Set yourself up for

a top university and be focused when you get there!

BioScience Seniors… heading off to college!

UCLA, Berkeley, Cal Poly…..