Egg Harbor Township High School Medical Science Academy (MSA)
Preparing Students for Their Future USA Today 5 fastest growing jobs 3 of the 5 are in medical career related fields Boston Globe In the Year 2016: 30 fastest growing jobs 13 of the 30 are in medical career related fields CNN 10 fastest growing jobs 4 of the 10 are in medical career related fields CBS News 5 fastest growing jobs 3 of the 5 are medical career related fields Forbes Magazine 20 fastest growing jobs for women 18 of the 20 are medical career related fields
Physician Assistants Physical Therapists Dental Assistants Pharmacist Veterinarian Medical Assistant Home Health Aides Medical Scientist Forensic Science Anesthesiologist Occupational Therapists Nurses Athletic Trainers Surgical Technologists Audiologists Cardiovascular Technologists Medical Social Workers Dental Hygienists Radiologist Dentist Occupations Among The Fastest Growing
Medical Science Academy Courses 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Honors Biology Honors Chemistry HN/AP Physics, Biology, or Chemistry HN/AP Physics, Biology, or Chemistry HN Forensic Science HN Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury Honors Science 2.0 S.T.E.M. Honors Genetics & Pathology Honors Anatomy & Physiology HN Neuroscience Senior
Course Descriptions Science 2.0 Science, technology, engineering, mathematics (S.T.E.M.) based course that features PASCO data collection interfaces. Lab work consists of the engineering behind technologies such as renewable resources and medical interventions
Course Descriptions Genetics & Pathology This course takes an in depth look at genetic engineering, cellular basis of inheritance, the human genome, and genetic disorders. This course will also examine the body s defense and response against the acquirement of infections diseases caused by viruses and bacteria as well as autoimmune diseases.
Course Descriptions Human Anatomy & Physiology This course provides a deep understanding of the gross anatomy of the human body by indentifying the structural components of the various body systems and describing how they interact. This course will also examine the physiological aspects of the human body identifying the biochemical pathways and enzymatic interactions that help maintain homeostasis within the body.
Course Descriptions Forensic Science This course provides students with the opportunity to apply the principals of biological, chemical, and physical science and technological practices through inquiry based settings. Major themes of study in this course are pathology, anthropology, odontology, ballistics, trace evidence, biological fluids, DNA, fingerprints, and impression evidence.
Course Descriptions Neuroscience This course will provide students with a foundation for understanding of how the nervous system functions in humans. Focal points for the course will include the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and pathways involved in the somatic and autonomic nervous systems including both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions as well as the brain.
Course Descriptions Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury This course will examine the cause of common injuries including prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and medical interventions. During this course students will have an opportunity to earn certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid. Students will also be required to complete a research project.
Course Descriptions Senior During this course students will engage in real world experiences through internships. Students will complete weekly journals and a final culminating presentation to faculty and students of the MSA. Teachers will meet with students once a week during their internships to hold discussions on a variety of professional practices including summaries of their weekly educational experiences.
Requirements for Graduation 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 1 Science Science Science 2 PE I PE II PE III PE IV 3 English I English II English III English IV 4 Math Math Math 5 Elective Elective Elective Elective 6 Visual or Performing Arts 7 World Cultures 8 Foreign Lang. Practical Arts U.S. History I U.S. History II
Sample Student Schedule 9 th -12th 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 1 HN Biology HN Chemistry HN/AP Physics, Biology, or Chemistry HN/AP Physics, Biology, or Chemistry* 2 PE I/Lab PE II/Lab PE III/Lab PE IV/Lab 3 HN English I HN English II AP English Lang AP English Literature 4 HN Geometry HN Algebra II HN Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB 5 Study Hall/Lab* Study Hall/Lab* Study Hall/Lab* Study Hall/Lab* 6 HN Science 2.0* HN Genetics & Pathology* HN Anatomy & Physiology* Forensics, Senior Practical Arts * 7 HN World Cultures HN U.S. I Economics AP U.S. II Sports Medicine Athletic Injury, Senior * 8 HN Spanish II HN French II HN Spanish III HN French III AP Art History Neuroscience, Senior *
Weekly Schedule (9 th Grade) Time 4 Day 3 Day 2 Day 1 Day 7:35-8:30 1HN Biology 4 Geometry 3 English I 2 PE I 8:34-9:29 2 PE I/Lab 1HN Biology 4 Geometry 3 English I 9:34-10:36 3 English I 2 PE I 1HN Biology 4 Geometry 10:40-11:10 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 11:14-12:09 6B HN Science 2.0 8B HN Spanish II 7B HN World Cultures 5B Study Hall 12:13-1:08 7 HN World Cultures 5 Study Hall 8 HN Spanish II 6 HN Science 2.0 1:12-2:07 8 HN Spanish II 6 HN Science 2.0 5 Study Hall 7 HN World Cultures
Senior Year Overview 1 st -4 th MP 1 st Marking Period 2 nd Marking Period 3 rd Marking Period 4 Marking Period 1 AP Physics AP Physics AP Physics AP Physics 2 PE IV/Lab PE IV/Lab PE IV/Lab PE IV/Lab 3 AP English Literature AP English Literature AP English Literature AP English Literature 4 AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB 5 Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall Study Hall 6 Forensics Forensics Senior 7 Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury Senior 8 Neuroscience Neuroscience Senior Senior Senior Senior
Weekly Schedule (12 th Grade 1 st /2 nd MP) Time 4 Day 3 Day 2 Day 1 Day 7:35-8:30 1AP Physics 4 AP Calculus AB 3 AP English Literature 8:34-9:29 2 Lab 1AP Physics 4 AP Calculus AB 9:34-10:36 3 AP English Literature 2 PE IV 3 AP English Literature 2 PE IV 1AP Physics 4 AP Calculus AB 10:40-11:10 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 11:14-12:09 6B HN Forensics 8B Neuroscience 12:13-1:08 7 Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury 1:12-2:07 8 Neuroscience 6 HN Forensics 7B Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury 5 Study Hall 8 Neuroscience 5B Study Hall 6 HN Forensics 5 Study Hall 7 Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury
Weekly Schedule (12 th Grade 3 rd /4 th MP) Time 4 Day 3 Day 2 Day 1 Day 7:35-8:30 1AP Physics 4 AP Calculus AB 3 AP English Literature 8:34-9:29 2 Lab 1AP Physics 4 AP Calculus AB 9:34-10:36 3 AP English Literature 2 PE IV 3 AP English Literature 2 PE IV 1AP Physics 4 AP Calculus AB 10:40-11:10 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 11:14-12:09 6B Senior 12:13-1:08 7 Senior 1:12-2:07 8 Senior 8B Senior 7B Senior 5 Study Hall 8 Senior 6 Senior 5B Study Hall 6 Senior 5 Study Hall 7 Senior
Senior During the 2 nd semester students will engage in real world experiences through internships. On Fridays during the 2 nd semester teachers will meet with students to hold discussions on a variety of professional practices including summaries of their weekly experiences. Students will complete weekly journals and a final culminating presentation to faculty and students of the MSA
GETTING INTO THE MEDICAL SCIENCE ACADEMY Starting With The 2010-2011 8 th Graders Acceptance Criteria 1. Recommendation from Middle School Advanced Science & Math Teachers 2. Advanced Proficiency on NJASK 7 Scores 3. Attend a Mandatory Informational Meeting 4. Formal Application Process Including Essay 5. Passed 8 th grade Algebra I and Advanced Science with an A or B
APPLYING TO THE MEDICAL SCIENCE ACADEMY Additional Information 1. Application Deadline is April 20, 2012 2. Visit High School Webpage for more Details