Parent Information Night

Robert Service High School

Agenda• MC: Bret Davis• Lou Pondolfino: Principal’s address• Vani Pillai: BCA Overview• BCA Faculty Introduce BCA Classes• HOSA officers share: Priyanka ; Micah • UAA Allied Health: Robin Whato• Providence Hospital: Laarni Power• BCA-Parents (BCAP) Volunteer signup• Students with acceptance letters signup for ‘preferred’

classes• Q and A

21st Century Learning

http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/

BCA Mission and Goals

Curriculum/ClassesBCA Emphasis in the Core Subjects

21st Century Learning Based!

• Written Communication:Labs/Technical Writing/Netiquette

• Critical Thinking (A Case Studies Approach)

• Oral CommunicationJournal Clubs (Scientific/Medical Publications)Seminar Discussions: Bioethical TopicsInterview Skills

BCA Class Offerings Fall 20109TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE 7TH HOUR

•Introduction toHealthOccupations Essentials(HOE)

•BCA Biology•BCA Biological Sciences•Physiology of Wellness(10-12)

•Anatomy & Physiology (10-12)•Personal Training

•Capstone

•Food Science(Nutrition)

SENIORS:•CNA•PCA(Nurse Panna)

•BCA Integrated Science

•BCA Chemistry•BCA Conceptual•BCA LPF

•Biotechnology(10-12)•Forensics•Microbiology / Genetics

•Technical writing/Medical Terminology(11-12)•Accounting

Junior/SeniorsIntroduction to Pharmacy(Vani Pillai)

•BCA Biology •Intermediate HOE

•AdvancedHOE

•Algebra(Medical Math)

AP classes AP classes AP classes

HOSA HOSA HOSA HOSA

Student Council Student Council Student Council Student Council

Building Community• Student Council: Student Voice in BCA • MOODLE: Web-Based Communication Tool

(chat; forums; announcements; suggestions; etc)• HOSA: www.hosa.org

Health Occupations Students of America• Fundraising/Team Building/Retreats• Student Lead Mini Workshops/Healthy Menu

Competition/Etc.• Skills Training Activities:

Blood Pressure TrainingSuturing Workshop

How to Earn a BCA Honor Cord at Graduation

Students maintain records of the following:1. CPR/First Aide Certification2. Participate in HOSA and attend at least one

CTSO Conference3. Completed Capstone class (.5credits)4. Four years of science