Medical/Health

Medical/Health Emphasis

Lead teacher: Ms. Rogstad (jrogstad@conejousd.org)

Courses: You need a minimum of 3 courses within an emphasis, with a satisfactory grade of C or better.

Chemistry CP, H, or AP
Physiology H or Medical Health Anatomy and Physiology CP
Public Health H or AP Biology or Zoology CP
1 pre-approved ROP class (Dental, Medical, Nurse, or Veterinary assistant classes)

*ROP Courses: Regional Occupation Program courses that are offered at the Career Education Center (CEC) in Camarillo. 1 ROP course can count towards the 3 years of science. Contact Mrs. Rogstad for approval.

ROP course prerequisites:

These courses may be taken in the 11th or 12th grade, but the prerequisite must be completed prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may not be taken concurrently with the CEC course.

Certified Nursing Assistant Medical Terminology or Anatomy Physiology with a grade of B or higher
Dental Assistant Oral Cavity or Biology with a grade of B or higher
Medical Assistant Medical Terminology or Anatomy Physiology with a grade of B or higher
Veterinary Assistant Biology with a grade of B or higher

As we roll out the program, points required may change. Currently, the points required are as follows:

Class of 24 - 18 pts in CEOs

Class of 25 and beyond - 20 pts in CEOs

The following lists are areas you can earn CEO points (point values may change to reflect equity and fairness as we receive more feedback).

Campus Community Connection

(4 pts max / year)

(8 pts max over 4 years)

Career/Service Learning

(6 pts max / year)

Project Based Learning

(6 pts max / year)

Clubs/Interest Groups (1 pt)
- Days for Girls Student Surgical
- Girls in STEM Med-Teach
- Periods with Pride
- Science Olympiad
Active club/interest group officer (2 pts)
- Days for Girls Student Surgical
- Girls in STEM Med-Teach
- Periods with Pride
- Science Olympiad
Science Center Tutor (1 pt per semester)
Emphasis Peer Mentor (1 pt)

Field trips reflection (1 pt)
Guest speaker notes and reflection (1 pt)
Internships, mentorships, job shadow (varies, 1-3 pts)*
Volunteer work with a non-profit related to this emphasis (varies, 1-3 pts)*
Service projects (1 pt)
Club activities (1 pt)
Summer camps (varies)*
Summer programs (varies)*
Experiential learning (1 pt)

Projects and Presentations:
Art project related to the emphasis (1 pt)
Essay related to the emphasis ( 1 pt)
Project or presentation related to the emphasis that was done in a non-science class. (1 pt)
Article in the school paper (1 pt)

Competitions:

Science Fair (3 pts)
Pre-approved competition related to this emphasis. (varies)

* = needs to be approved by Emphasis Lead Teacher

All CEOs must be verified by an advisor or teacher using the verification form.

Recommended Supporting Classes:

Physics, Statistics, Computer Science (AP Principles, AP A, C++), Psychology

Page updated

Report abuse