Socorro High School #TeamSISD The right choice for Socorro Independent School District ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES. Excellence by Design Socorro High School HPA Program The Health Professions Academy (HPA) is more The Socorro ISD continuously seeks ways to prepare than a high school program; it is a partnership all students to be college and career ready upon between the SISD, area colleges, universities graduating from high school. From the early stages and health care facilities to give students a of their educational career, students in the District foundation in healthcare professions, preparing are challenged and encouraged to continually them for entry-level health professions and broaden their horizons and prepare to become opportunities for dual credit. Health care is more productive citizens of the community. than doctors and nurses, there are also engineers, illustrators, public relations professionals, Meeting the goals of producing 21st century citizens computer experts and other health-related and graduating students ready to successfully careers. Locally, health care is one of the fastest compete in a global economy, the District offers growing industries providing well paid, steady diverse high school opportunities for students. Each jobs. Through intimate classroom instruction and of the District’s five comprehensive high schools hands on experiences, HPA prepares students and Mission Early College High School offer unique to tackle the rigor and depth of college work learning models tailored to meet students’ specific in health professions and provides the option needs and support their educational and career for quick entry into a health professions career aspirations. Known as advanced studies programs, immediately upon graduation. these innovative curricular courses of study provide students with the opportunity to: The HPA program: • offers practical experience solving health • experience the rigor, depth, and intensity of science related problems in small groups, college-level work while in high school. • features clinical rotations in which students • reduce the duplication of courses taken in work side-by-side with health care professionals high school and college. at partner facilities, • shorten the time needed to complete an • aligns students with scholarship opportunities, undergraduate degree or vocational • provides opportunities to learn about current certification. public health issues from health care mentors • save money on college tuition and fees, & educators, textbooks, housing, and transportation. • offers the opportunity to become certified • increase their opportunities in the competition and licensed to work as a pharmacy for college admissions, scholarships, and technician, sterile products technician, jobs in the workforce. level one emergency medical technician From science and mathematics to a global study (EMT Basic 1), or dental assistant. of humanity and society, Socorro High Schools’ • Opportunity to participate in HOSA competitive advanced studies programs prepare students events --- fun travel involved to thrive in the ever-changing global economy. • Dual Credit courses Enrollment for these special programs is open to all • Students will be working toward a biology major Socorro ISD students. • Clinical Rotations SHS Administration • Externships Principal: Federico J. Tovar • Student Board of Directors at Hospitals of Assistant Principals: Claudia Caraveo, Kimberly Clark Providence Daniel Delgado, Juan Gonzalez, Andrew Halatyn, Iris Jimenez, Ivan Ramirez Program Enrollment and Contact Socorro High School is located at All Socorro ISD students are invited to apply for 10150 Alameda Ave. El Paso, Texas 79927 enrollment in the Socorro HS Health Professions Phone 937-2000; Fax 937-2394 Academy. Students are accepted based on the students’ attendance and conduct records, middle school academic achievement, and the contents of the program application. Students are enrolled in Advanced Academic Studies that include Pre-AP/AP and Dual credit courses For more information on the Socorro HS HPA program, Choice 1 please contact program coordinator Fabiola Pharmacy Technician Armendariz at 937-2184/[email protected] or Opportunity to take the State Exam and become Academy Leader Sylvia Beste at 915-937-2179/ Certified and Licensed to work as a Pharmacy [email protected]. Technician • Sterile Products Certification Course Freshman Year • Prepare IV Bags and Medication Solutions • Principles of Health Science • Employed by hospitals, burn centers, • Genetic Studies cancer treatment facilities and many • Body Planes outpatient clinics • Nutrition & Wellness • Externships at Walgreen’s and CVS • Medical Micro Biology Pharmacy • Health Related Careers • Community Awareness & Pathology Choice 2 • Introduction to Vital Signs • Emergency Medical Technician LEVEL I • Public Speaking Skills • Also offers a state exam to be CERTIFIED as a • Health Care Related Communications • Level I Emergency Medical Technician • Body Systems & Diseases • Employed by Hospitals, Ambulance Services, Fire Department, Military & various industries • Medical Terminology & Usage • Externship at UMC, Fire Department. • Infection Control • 24 Hours on an Ambulance • Ethics and Jurisprudence • First Aid and CPR Choice 3 Dental Assistant & Radiographer Course in Sophomore Year preparation of exam for Certification as a Dental • Health Science Assistant. • Infection Control & Safety Procedures • Externships at Chambers Dental Clinic and • Medical & Laboratory Assisting Eleven Private Dental Practice Offices • Physical Therapy & Job Seeking Skills • CPR & First Aid Certification • Nursing Assisting Lab Skills • Veterinary Skills through HOSA contest • Clinical Rotations Readiness • Anatomy & Physiology Science I Junior Year • Practicum in Health Science I • Rotations at various sites to include: - University Medical Center - Highlands Rehabilitation Hospital - Select Veterinary Sites - Americas HS ILC Medically Fragile Unit - Del Sol Medical Center - The Hospitals of Providence East Campus Senior Year Students will apply junior year for senior choice Practicum in Health Science II with 3 Choices: Students are enrolled in Advanced Academic Studies that include Pre-AP/AP and Dual credit courses Texas Honor Board Region 19 Board of the Year Gary Gandara - President Paul Guerra - Vice President Cynthia A. Najera - Secretary Hector F. Gonzalez - Trustee Michael A. Najera - Trustee Antonio ‘Tony’ Ayub - Trustee Angelica Rodriguez - Trustee Region 19 Superintendent of the Year José Espinoza, Ed.D. Socorro ISD District Service Center 12440 Rojas Dr. • El Paso, TX 79928 • Phn 915.937.0000 • www.sisd.net The Socorro Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment..