PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Students who are admitted to this Innovation Career Pathway will complete college and career advising, 2 or more technical classes, 2 or more college level courses and an internship/capstone project.

Career And Academic Planning:

Provides student support, college and career planning, industry connections, technology knowledge and skills, and employability skills

2 or more Technical Classes (from the Career Pathway Offerings):

• Biotechnology

• Infectious disease

• Honors Health Science 

2 Courses that qualify as College Level:

• AP or Dual Enrollment classes

100-hour Paid Internships or Capstone Project:

• Internship or Capstone Project (junior or senior year)

• Students receives Work-Based Learning credit on his/her transcript

Program Commitment:

• Program participation is open to any student enrolled at DYRHS

• Preference will be given to 8th graders during the application period

•  9th grade students will have the opportunity to participate if slots are available

Program Capacity:

• Our current yearly capacity is 10 students per year of graduation

• Enrollment is allocated equitably 

• Program wait-lists will be maintained if applications exceed enrollment capacity

Application Process:

• Students will have an enrollment opportunity during 9th and 10th grade; as space permits

• Current 9th graders are given preference, but open to 10th graders as well

• Attend an informational meeting

• Must complete Application Google Form

• If there are more qualified applicants than there are slots available, students will be admitted via a lottery

• Students will be notified of acceptance in writing by the IP Grant Committee and will sign a commitment letter

• Students who are not accepted will be encouraged to re-apply the following year; as space permits

Questions about Innovation Pathways Program eligibility, admissions, academic advising, internships or capstone projects please contact:

 Lisa Fedy

School-to-Careers Coordinator

Questions about Innovation Pathways Program curriculum for Health Sciences please contact:

Amy Chausse

Science Department Chair