Biotech Academy (BTA) SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL

The Biotech Academy (BTA) 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.

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 • Curriculum focused on a career school and acknowledge again that I would theme and coordinated with not be in the place that I am without it.” related academic classes. • Team of teachers who work JOEY CHIN (BIOTECH student) 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 curriculum, mentor program, High School Diploma AA, AS Degree or BS, BA or Post-Graduate classroom speakers, field trips, • Physical Therapy Certificate Degree and exploration of postsecondary Assistant • Certified Nursing • Surgeon and career options. • Respiratory Care Assistant • Speech-Language Practitioner • Pharmacy Technician Pathologist • Work place learning opportunities • Optometric Assistant • Registered Nurse (2 yr) • Registered Nurses (4 yr) such as job shadowing, student • Medical Assistant • Paramedic • Pharmacist internships and work experience. • Medical Office Secretary • Operating Room • Physician • Home Health Aide Technician • Orthodontist • Laboratory Assistant • Medical Records • Nurse Practitioner OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS • Pharmacy Aide Technician • Anesthesiologist • Dental Assistant • Emergency Medical Tech • Athletic Trainer • BloodSource • Medical Equipment • Licensed Vocational • Dietitians and • UC Davis Biotechnology program Preparer Nurse Nutritionist • California State University, • Personal and Home Care • Radiology Technologist • Clinical Trials Researcher Sacramento Aide • Dental Lab Tech • Biomedical Chemist • American River College • Psychiatric Aides • Respiratory Therapist • Geneticist • Novozymes • Veterinary Assistant • Cardiovascular • Health Services • Laboratory Animal Technologist Administrator • Bayer CropScience Caretaker • Dental Hygienist • Industrial Hygienist • California Institute for • Biotechnology Assistant • Diagnostic Medical • Materials Management Regenerative Medicine • Central Supply Aide Sonographer • Medical/Public Health • Sacramento Zoo • Geriatric Assistant • Biomedical Tech Social Worker • Environmental Services Tech • 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 Career Technical 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 102018.indd Biotechnology Academy (BTA) Industry Sector: Health Science and Medical Technology | Pathway: Biotechnology

SAMPLE CAREER-THEMED COURSES How to Apply * The sample program of study outlined below lists academy-specific courses and does not include Applications are available on Sheldon the full list of graduation requirements in writing, math, VAPA, WL, etc. These courses are subject to website: shs.egusd.net change based upon industry trends.

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 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 CONTACT INFORMATION field of Biotech. 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 profession. Sheldon High School Biotechnology Academy ACADEMY VS. NON-ACADEMY DATA (DISTRICT-WIDE) Tel: 916.681-7500 x 43630 Email: [email protected] Web: https://sheldonbiotechwixsite.com/shsbta A-G SBAC Graduation Facebook: Sheldon Biotech Academy GPA Attendance Completion ELA Rate Instagram: @SheldonBTA Non-academy % Web: www.EGUSDexplore.com 95% 97% 98 2.75 83% 75% 69% Academy 59% 51%

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INTERNSHIPS EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT

• Twenty BTA students have earned paid • American River College BIOT 301 summer internships with the California • American River College BIOT 305 Institute for Regenerative Medicine and • American River College BIOT 307 Kaiser LAUCH. • Many BTA students have participated on research teams and have had work published in prestigious scientific journals.