Course Sequence
10th grade
HA English 2
HA World Civilizations
HA Chemistry
HA Health Science Survey (CTE)
Math, Language, & PE/Sport or Dance
11th grade
HA English 3
HA US History & Public Health Honors*
HA Anatomy & Physiology Honors*
HA Medical Technology (CTE)
Math, Elective (VPA) and PE/Sport or Dance
12th grade
HA Advanced English and Public Health Honors* (CTE)
HA Government and Economy
HA Biotechnology Honors
Math, Elective and PE/Sport or Dance
Please note: All classes that are in BOLD are Health Science Academy classes. All non-bolded classes are non-Academy courses. 0 period is s requirement of the Academy for the first 2 years. NO exceptions. Admittance to the Academy requires a commitment for 3 years.
*Honors courses give an extra point for the student’s GPA (based on a 5 point scale vs. 4 point scale).
Course Descriptions:
10th grade
Health Science Survey CTE
This course examines the range of occupations in the medical and health industry. Guest speakers from local hospitals and medical professionals frequent the class to speak with students about their careers and experiences in the field. Students will also tour St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard.
11th grade
Medical Technology CTE
Topics covered in this course include: Physiology, clinical applications, American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED training/certification, Sports Medicine and patient care.
12th grade
Advanced English and Public Health Honors CTE
Is a college and career preparatory course focused on the unification of Public Health and related issues. Students will be guided in determining the variables affecting how to make an informed decision on a given health care issues, requiring them to determine which actions should be taken from appropriate health care in perspective of: culture, society, family, and individual (as a deliverer or receiver).