Graham High School Pre-Collegiate Academy Biotechnology Pathway What is PCA? ❖ Designed to meet the growing interest in students who want to earn college credits in high school. ❖ Provide students the opportunity for a more rigorous, personalized course of study ❖ Students will take honors and/or Advanced Placement core courses in freshman and sophomore years of high school ❖ Students will engage in college courses at ACC in junior and senior years of high school tuition free with books provided ❖ Students will engage in seminar work designed to promote success at the postsecondary level, along with community service opportunities ❖ Goal is to earn high school diploma and Associate’s Degree simultaneously, as well as AP credits that are transferable to most colleges and universities Goals and Commitment ❖ Attend enrichment sessions ❖ Incorporate college-ready Commitment from Teachers, skills daily Administration, and District ➢ Use of Google Calendar ➢ Note-taking skills ➢ Opportunities for collaboration ➢ Developing writing skills ➢ Effective communication skills ❖ Use of Google Calendar ➢ Note-taking skills ➢ Opportunities for collaboration ➢ Developing writing skills ➢ Effective communication skills ❖ Providing student support ➢ After school tutoring Goals and Commitment Students & Families ❖ Supportive ➢ Attend meetings ➢ Reinforce learning at home ➢ Make it a priority ➢ Attend enrichments sessions ❖ Set Academic Goal of 90 or better in all classes ➢ Keep track of grades ➢ Return all progress reports Schedule Semester Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Fall Biology English I Math I World History Honors Honors Honors Honors Spring Math II Advanced Health and P.E. Civics and Honors Placement Economics Environmental Honors Science Enrichment Sessions/ Opportunities ➢ Elon University College Expo ➢ STEM 80 Event ➢ Early access to campus tours ○ NC State ○ UNC Charlotte ○ Winston-Salem State University ➢ A/B Schedule for AP support ➢ Coastal College Tour-Spring 2019 ○ North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, East Carolina University, UNC Pembroke, and UNC Wilmington ➢ Success Sessions ○ Yoga, Time Management, Career Exploration University Transfer ● The Associate in Arts (A.A.) liberal arts, business, computer science, or education - 32 Credit Hours ● The Associate in Science (A.S.) STEM (science, technology, or mathemathematics) related fields - 35 Credit Hours *Credits are guaranteed to transfer to any of the 16 public universities in N.C. and many private colleges as general education credit. BIOTECHNOLOGY PATHWAY Goal: To ensure students are college/career ready and able to enter the workforce right after high school. THE PROGRAM Learn by Doing – Hands-on, Real Experience ● State-of-the art labs ● Industry standard equipment ● Extensive laboratory skills ● Experiential learning trips ● Classes taught by Alamance Community College instructors ● Receive high school and college credit for completed courses ● Completed coursework with a C or better is guaranteed to transfer to the 16 public universities in North Carolina Experiential Learning ACC lab Manufacturing Tour NCCU Brite The Classes ❏ BTC 181 – Basic Laboratory Techniques ❏ CHEM 131/131 A – Chemistry ❏ BIO 111 – General Biology I ❏ BIO 175 – Microbiology ● Includes: lab coat, goggles, cost of tuition and fees ● Location: Graham High School ● 1:40 to 3:20 ● Transportation provided Basic Lab Techniques Chemistry Microbiology Biology BTC 181 - Basic Laboratory Techniques Basic skills and knowledge necessary in a biological or chemical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on good manufacturing practices, safety, solution preparation, and equipment operation and maintenance following standard operating procedures. CHEM 131 - Chemistry Fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases. BIO 111 - Biology Explore the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, classification, and other related topics. BIO 175 - Microbiology Topics include an overview of microbiology and aspects of medical microbiology, identification and control of pathogens, disease transmission, host resistance, and immunity The Requirements ● High school junior and senior ● GPA of 2.8 or higher ● Demonstrate college readiness in reading, writing, and math on state-approved assessment test The Certificate/Degree Certification Basic Laboratory Techniques Degree Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S) in Biotechnology (with additional coursework at ACC) The Career • Academic Research labs • Pharmaceutical companies • Environmental testing facilities • Medical lab testing • Entry-level salary $30,000 - $45,000 • NC is #3 in USA with over 700 biotech companies Source: NC Biotech Center Bioscience Companies in Alamance County Burlington Mebane Graham Haw River Elon Snow Camp How to sign-up for Specialized Programs at Graham ● Pre Collegiate Academy ○ Applications will be available starting December 21st for PCA ■ Paper applications will be available to counselors ■ There will be links on ABSS website, along with school websites, to the application ● BioTech Pathway ○ Complete commitment form starting December 1st ○ Spring 2019 class registration – register for BIO 111 and BIO 175 Questions Contact Pre Collegiate Academy Biotechnology Pathway Whitney Fliehman Valerie Sellars Assistant Principal STEM Specialist [email protected] [email protected] Graham High School (336) 570-6440 .