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Service Learning
What is Service Learning?
The Health Sciences Academy follows the National Standards of Practice for Career Academies. All students must participate in work-based learning opportunities throughout their time in the academy. These service-learning experiences provide students with the following:
- “Hands on Learning”
- Connects what students learn in the classroom to real-world applications through service learning projects
- Opportunities for students to work with a professional on a project or to participate in job shadowing
Examples of Projects:
- Participate in HOSA Club, for future health professionals
- Participate in the Robert Wood Johnson Safety Ambassador Program
- Work with a district athletic trainer
- Volunteer for school and district health-related activities