Biotechnology Academy (BTA) SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL

The Biotech Academy is for students interested in science-related occupations. Students learn advanced scientific concepts and cutting-edge lab skills that prepare them for both post-secondary education and employment. The academy provides a powerful school-to career educational experience – a blend of academic instruction and on-the-job experience with local industries.

The BTA prepares students for both post-secondary education and employment in the current and emerging high-growth science career labor market. The Biotechnology Academy meets the needs of all students by combining ongoing and direct contact with local and regional industries and post-secondary institutions with rigorous, integrated academic instruction and meaningful, on-the-job experiences.

I just finished my 3rd year of med school, “ finished all of my clinical rotations and am now studying for my boards. I wanted to thank the Biotech Academy for stimulating ACADEMY BENEFITS my interest in science while I was in high school and acknowledge again that I would • Curriculum focused on a career not be in the place that I am without it. theme and coordinated with related academic classes. JOEY CHIN (C/O 2007) • Team of teachers who work together to plan and implement the program.

• Motivational activities with private sector involvement to encourage academic and FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS occupational preparation, such

as: integrated and project-based High School Diploma AA, AS Degree or BS or BA Degree curriculum, mentor program, • Physical Therapy Certificate • Surgeons classroom speakers, field trips, Assistant • Speech-Language • Certified Nursing and exploration of postsecondary • Respiratory Care Assistant Pathologists and career options. Practitioner • Registered Nurses (4 yr) • Pharmacy Technician • Work place learning opportunities • Optometric Assistant • Pharmacists • Registered Nurses (2 yr) such as job shadowing, student • Medical Assistant • Physicians • Paramedic internships, and work experience. • Medical Office Secretary • Operating Room • Orthodontists • Home Health Aide Technician • Nurse Practitioner • Laboratory Assistant • Medical Records • Anesthesiologists OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS • Pharmacy Aide Technician • Athletic Trainers • Dental Assistant • Emergency Medical Tech • Dietitians and • BloodSource • Medical Equipment • Licensed Vocational Nutritionists • UC Davis Biotechnology program Preparers Nurse • Clinical Trials Researcher • California State University, • Personal and Home Care • Radiology Technologist • Biomedical Chemist Sacramento Aide • Dental Lab Tech • Geneticist • American River College • Psychiatric Aides • Respiratory Therapists • Health Services • Novozymes • Veterinary Assistants • Cardiovascular Administrator • Laboratory Animal Technologists • Industrial Hygienist • Arcadia Biosciences Caretakers • Dental Hygienist • Materials Management • Bayer Crop Science • Biotechnology Assistant • Diagnostic Medical • Medical/Public Health • California Institute for • Central Supply Aide Sonographers Social Workers Regenerative Medicine • Geriatric Assistant • Biomedical Tech • Sacramento Zoo • Environmental • Seminis Seeds Services Tech • California Northstate University • Gerontologist

NON-DISCRIMINATION and ACCESS POLICIES | District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying based on a student’s actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the District Superintendent.The Elk Grove Unified School District welcomes those with disabilities to participate fully in the programs, services, and activities offered to students, parents, guardians and members of the public. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in any program, service or activity offered to you, please contact the CareerTechnical Education Department at 916-686-7709 at least 48 hours before the scheduled event so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. Government Code: Section 54953.2; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 202 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132.) SHS Biotech One Sheet 052015.indd Biotechnology Academy (BTA) Industry Sector: Health Science and Medical Technology | Pathway: Biotechnology

CAREER THEMED COURSES How to Apply * The sample program of study outlined below lists academy-specific courses and does not include the Applications are available in the full list of graduation requirements in writing, math, VAPA, WL, etc. Sheldon or Smedberg Counseling

offices and on Sheldon the website: 9th Biotech I: A base-level course designed to introduce students to the history of Grade Biotech, laboratory skills and current biotech applications. The biotech focus of http://shs.egusd.net/ this course will be on basic cell biology.

10th Biotech II: This course emphasizes the historical, legal and ethical concepts in Grade Biotech. Biotech II will also explore the numerous opportunities available in the field of Biotech. CONTACT INFORMATION

11th Microbiology: This course provides structure and function of pathogenic Grade and nonpathogenic microorganisms studied in theory and in practice with an emphasis upon techniques and rationale used in modern laboratories. 12th Molecular Biotechnology: This laboratory-based course emphasizes beginning Grade recombinant DNA technology. Specific lab techniques will be emphasized for students entering the medical, agricultural and scientific professional. Sheldon High School Biotechnology Academy https://sheldonbiotech.wixsite.com/shsbta ACADEMY STUDENT DATA NON-ACADEMY vs BIOTECH ACADEMY DATA [email protected] [email protected] 100 [email protected] 90 [email protected] 80

GPA 70 Non-academy 60 Biotech Academy 50 2.67 40 Non Academy

For general information about Biotech Academy EGUSD’s academies and pathways: Web: EgusdExplore.com

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INTERNSHIPS

• Twenty BTA have served paid summer internships with the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. • Many of BTA students have participated in research teams and have had work published in prestigious scientific journals.