“Leading students into the 21st Century”

Welcome to theHealth Science and

Education Small Learning Community

Animal breeder, Veterinarian, Feed Sales, Welder, Rancher, Farmer, Zookeeper

Teachers, Training and development specialist, Child-life specialist, Counselor,Education management positions

Doctors, Nursing careers, Physical Therapist, CAN certifications, Coding SpecialistMedical Technologist, Radiology

Chef, Cook, Food and Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager

Health Science Core Sequence

1st Course

Build the foundation knowledge and skills used in Medical and Health-care careers. Leadership, communication, legal responsibilities, employability requirements are some of the topics.

Year long course – 1 credit

Articulated Technical Credit

Health Science

Further development of basic knowledge and development of new skills to includes taking vitals signs, CPR and infection control practices, medical terminology development.

Year long course – 1 credit

Articulated Technical Credit

2nd Course Grades: 10-122014: Principles of Health Science is required

Grades: 9-12

Principles of Health Science

Advance Health Science SequencePracticum in Health Science I or II

Courses Grade 122 credits

Practicum in Health Science I Courses Grade 11

2 credits

Certified Nursing AssistantLong Term Facility

Pharmacy Technician

Certification

New! 2014 Medical Billing

and Coding

Requirements for all courses above: Principles of Health Science and Health ScienceApplication and a selection process is required for these courses!

Clinical RotationsHospital Activities

Clinical RotationsHospital Activities

Certified Nursing AssistantLong Term Facility

Limited Enrollment in the Practicum in Health Science

Courses

Supportive Courses - 11 & 12 grade Anatomy and Physiology

Study of the structure and Function of body systems.

1 year course - 1 credit

The study of the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of diseases, conditions and syndromes that affect human bodySemester course .5 credit

Asthma

Medical Microbiology

The study of microorganisms to include identifying the type of microorganism; how it transfers between living organisms, and potential treatment & identification. Semester course .5 credit paired with Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

Medical Terminology

The study of the language used in medicine and health

care careers.Semester course .5 credit

Forensic Science

Articulated Technical Credit

STC Dual Enrollment

Forensic sciences play a vital role in the criminal justice system by providing investigators with scientifically based information through the analysis of physical evidence.

2013-2014“The Future Starts Now!”

HOSA is the student leadership organization for Health Science

Students.

Provides leadership opportunities through Fall and Spring Conferences and local

chapter activities.

Weslaco High School has 3 HOSA chapters.

National Service Project

Spring Leadership ConferenceFall Leadership Conference

Ready.. Set.. Teach!!!

Instructional Practices in Education and Training

Clecker Heald

Elementary School

Raul Gonzalez Elementary School

Memorial Elementary School

Opportunity to obtain College Credit!!!

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)• Develops leadership skills• Opportunity to be involved

in community service projects

• Participate in competitive events at the Regional, State and National levels

“ Producing Leaders”

Weslaco ISD Career and Technical EducationCreating Skills for Life

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts and Practicum in Culinary Arts

is recommended for students inGrades 11 and 12

Culinary Arts Prerequisite Courses:

Lifetime Nutrition & WellnessHospitality Services

Practicum in Culinary Arts Prerequisite Course:

Culinary Arts

Course Requirements

Articulated Technical Credit Sanitation and Safety

Dual Enrollment Credit Basic Food Preparation I

Dual Enrollment CreditDinning Room Services

CertificationsFood Handlers Certificate

ServSafe Food Managers Certificate

College Credit

Competitions

Cupcake BattleSkillsUSA

Texas Commissioner of Education Banquet

Little Chef’s Cooking Camp

Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

Industry Experience

Agricultural EducationPrepares students for successful careers and a

lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.

Principles to Ag Food and NaturalPrinciples and Elements

of Floral Design Small Animal Management

Livestock ProductionVeterinary Application

Equine ScienceAdvanced Animal Science

Ag Mechanical Ag Career Prep I & II

Future Farmers of AmericaFFA is the student organization that focuses on the

career and technical aspects of the

Animal Science Program

Students participate in leadership conferences,

livestock shows and special

demonstration shows

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