Event Details

Details:

The Health Sciences Academy is a partnership between Valley Health System, the public schools of Winchester City, Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren counties and Laurel Ridge Community College to promote interest and education in the health professions. Today’s high school students become tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

During the four-day academy, participants will receive college credit and engage in hands-on activities. The week begins with a college credit course at Laurel Ridge Community College. This class is designed to assist students with the transition from high school to college. Students also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning activities at Winchester Medical Center, Shenandoah University and Laurel Ridge.

Application Process

1. Applications/Announcement: January 25th
2. Completed applications to HS counselors office: due March 1st
3. HS counselors at each school select 3 students & 1 alternate for each high school.
   1. Exception: Frederick County selects 4 students & 1 alternate for each high school.
4. Student notification of selections: Announced March 24th by HS counselors
5. Selected students AND alternates: Complete registration by April 1st
6. TOTAL COST invested in Each Student by the PUBLIC SCHOOLS: $200.00 Total Investment
   1. VH payment: $155.85 / Laurel Ridge Community College: $44.15
   2. SDV 100 Success Skills course - Dual enrollment process: Obtain dual enrollment form from your counselor or career coach or counselor at your high school. Work with them to secure a copy of your high school transcript to submit with the form. If not already dual enrolled, apply to the college with help of your career coach.
   3. **Scrubs (top & bottom), supplies and lunch x4 included in cost of registration fee. **
   4. Closed-toe shoes responsibility of students.
7. Alternates notified of selection by April 7th

Objectives

1. Explore multiple roles in the health professions
2. Introduction to the hospital, college and university settings
3. Participate in interactive skills and activities
4. Complete a college-level course for 1 credit
5. Explore the foundation needed for success with college-level courses