Egg Harbor Township High School. Medical Science Academy (MSA)

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Medical Science Academy (MSA)

Egg Harbor Township

High School

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Preparing Students for Their Future

• “5 fastest growing jobs”

• 3 of the 5 are in medical career related fields

USA Today

• “In the Year 2016: 30 fastest growing jobs”

Boston Globe

CNN

• 3 of the 5 are medical career related fields

CBS News

• “20 fastest growing jobs for women”

• 18 of the 20 are medical career related fields

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Occupations Among The Fastest

Growing

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Physician Assistants

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Physical Therapists

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Dental Assistants

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Pharmacist

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Veterinarian

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Medical Assistant

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Home Health Aides

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Medical Scientist

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Forensic Science

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Anesthesiologist

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Occupational Therapists

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Nurses

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Athletic Trainers

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Surgical Technologists

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Audiologists

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Cardiovascular Technologists

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Medical Social Workers

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Dental Hygienists



Radiologist

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Medical Science Academy Courses

9 th

Grade

Honors Biology Honors Science 2.0 S.T.E.M.

10 th

Grade

Honors Chemistry Honors Genetics & Pathology

11 th

Grade

HN/AP Physics, Biology, or Chemistry Honors Anatomy & Physiology

12 th

Grade

HN/AP Physics, Biology, or Chemistry HN Forensic Science HN Sports Medicine & Athletic

Injury HN Neuroscience

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Course Descriptions

Senior Experience

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.

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Requirements for Graduation

9th _Grade ₁₀th _Grade ₁₁th _Grade ₁₂th _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 Practical Arts 7 World Cultures

U.S. History I U.S. History II 8 Foreign Lang.

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Sample Student Schedule 9

th

_-12th

9th _Grade ₁₀th _Grade ₁₁th _Grade ₁₂th _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 Experience Practical Arts * 7 HN World Cultures HN U.S. I Economics

AP U.S. II Sports Medicine

Athletic Injury, Senior Experience*

8 HN Spanish II HN French II

HN Spanish III HN French III

AP Art History Neuroscience, Senior Experience*

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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

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Senior Year Overview 1

st

_-4

th

_MP

1st _Marking Period 2nd _Marking Period 3rd _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

Experience Senior Experience 7 Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury Senior Experience Senior Experience 8 Neuroscience Neuroscience Senior

Experience

Senior Experience

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Weekly Schedule (12

th

_{Grade 1}

st

_/2

nd

_MP)

7:35-8:30 1AP Physics 4 AP Calculus AB

3 AP English Literature

2 PE IV 8:34-9:29 2 Lab 1AP Physics 4 AP Calculus

AB

3 AP English Literature 9:34-10:36 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 7B Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury 5B Study Hall 12:13-1:08 7 Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury 5 Study Hall 8 Neuroscience 6 HN Forensics 1:12-2:07 8 Neuroscience 6 HN Forensics

5 Study Hall 7 Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury

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Weekly Schedule (12

th

_{Grade 3}

rd

_/4

th

_MP)

7:35-8:30 1AP Physics 4 AP Calculus AB

3 AP English Literature

2 PE IV 8:34-9:29 2 Lab 1AP Physics 4 AP Calculus

AB

3 AP English Literature 9:34-10:36 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 Experience 8B Senior Experience 7B Senior Experience 5B Study Hall 12:13-1:08 7 Senior Experience

5 Study Hall 8 Senior Experience 6 Senior Experience 1:12-2:07 8 Senior Experience 6 Senior Experience

5 Study Hall 7 Senior Experience

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• 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

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GETTING INTO THE MEDICAL SCIENCE

ACADEMY

Starting With The 2010-2011 8th _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}

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