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The Center for Wellness

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POINTS OF PRIDE• Eight students from this program have been

valedictorians at PHUHS • Seniors take part in clinicals in the community • Several recent graduates received appointments to the

United States Military Academy at West Point and theU.S. Air Force Academy

• Students have maintained an average GPA of 3.3 and above• National Achievement Award winners • National Merit semifinalist• Regional, State and National place winners in HOSA

competitions• Medical Magnet Computer Laboratory• 95% of the program graduates qualify for Bright

Futures Scholarship programs • High level of participation in Health Occupations

Students of America, 300+ members • Faculty that includes National Board Certified

instructors, former Educators of the Year finalists• Professional Advisory Board provides direction on

industry standards and advancements• Outstanding Parent Medical Magnet Boosters Organization• More than 100,000 hours of volunteer hours completed

by seniors

HOW TO APPLYStudents who live north of Highway 60 must apply to theCenter for Wellness at Palm Harbor University High School.Students who live south of Ulmerton Road must apply tothe Center for Wellness at Boca Ciega High School.Students who live north of Ulmerton Road and south ofHighway 60 may apply to either Center but not both.

TRANSPORTATIONArterial bus transportation (buses that operate on mainroads with a limited number of stops) is provided tostudents who live more than two miles from the school.Magnet bus stop locations may require that parents drivetheir children to and from the stop.

Palm Harbor University High SchoolThe Center for Wellness and Medical Professions

1900 Omaha StreetPalm Harbor, FL 34683 www.phuhs.org/web

Phone: (727) 669-1131 ext. 2087

The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, prohibitsany and all forms of discrimination and harassmentbased on race, color, sex, religion, national origin,marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability inany of its programs, services or activities.

Brochure information is subject to change.

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ACTIVITIES AND CLUBSWhile enrolled in this magnet program students havethe opportunity to participate in all sports teams andclubs offered at Palm Harbor University High Schoolincluding, but not limited to:• Academic Team • The Aftermath Yearbook• Chess Club• The Eye Newspaper• Fellowship of Christian Students• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)• Gay and Straight Alliance • Health Occupations Students of America• Hospice Teen Volunteers• Mu Alpha Theta • National Honor Society • Physics Club • Student Government• Literary Magazine • Model UN Club • Peer Connectors • Thespians • French & Spanish Club/Honor Society• Robotics Club

OUR MISSIONThe mission of Palm Harbor University High School isto educate all students by using effective systems thatpromote life long learning.

Vision: 100% Student Success Mission: “Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life.”

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HIGHLIGHTS• Specialized medical classes• Beautiful medical facilities• Highly active Health Occupations Students of America

Organization (competitions, community service)• Field trips to medical facilities such as hospitals and

colleges• A high school with a wide variety of extracurricular activities• Special program events such as the Freshmen Pinning

Ceremony, Sophomore Breakfast, Junior Scrubs and Coatsceremony and Senior Celebration

• Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement and HonorsCurriculum

• Medically trained instructional staff• Medical information infused throughout curriculum areas• Partnerships with the medical/business community • Clinical experiences in hospitals, rehab centers,

private practices, dental and veterinary offices• A variety of student volunteer activities in the health

community that meet program requirements and oftenqualify for Bright Futures and other scholarships

• CNA, EMR, and EKG License Program• Project Lead the Way Biomedical program

Magnet programs focus on a certain theme withspecialized curriculum in areas such as arts,communication, science and technology, and giftedstudies. Some programs have eligibility requirements. See How to Apply section for details.

ABOUT USThe Center for Wellness and Medical Professions is a four year program designed to prepare students for entry into postsecondary programs as well as direct entry into health industry careers. They will exit the program with a strong backgroundin medical technology, pathophysiology and numerous hands-on experiences that culminate in clinicals in their chosen field.

MEDICAL PROGRAMPrepares students for institutions of higher learningrequiring postgraduate studies leading to careers suchas:• Physician • Dentist, Dental Hygienist • Pharmacist,Pharmacy Technician • Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician• Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant •Registered Nurse • Radiologist • Respiratory Therapist

• Laboratory Technician • Radiology Technician •Optometrist

TECHNICALPrepares students for a license when they graduatehigh school in:• Nursing Assistant (CNA) • Eco Cardia Technician (EKG)• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

BIOMEDICAL PROGRAMPrepares students for employment in a career such as:• Biotechnician Assistant (BACE)By working with the same equipment and tools used by labprofessionals Project Lead the Way Biomedical students areempowered to explore and find solutions to some of today’s mostpressing medical challenges.

areas of studyPREPARE STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL FIELDS

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The Center for Medical Wellness Professions at PalmHarbor University High School is an academicallyrigorous program in which students may participate inhonors or Advanced Placement (AP) level courses inmath, science, social studies or language arts. Inaddition, students in this program participate inelective courses which may include technology, worldlanguage, or other honors and AP level academicelectives. Students who typically do well in thisprogram earn mostly As and Bs on their report cards,maintaining a 2.0 average and earn proficient scoreson their FSA mathematics and language arts annualassessments. Students new to Pinellas County Schoolswho do not have an FSA score, can look at theirstandardized test scores from their previous school todetermine if they have at least a 4 stanine or higher inboth reading/language arts and mathematics.

Once enrolled in the program, students must attend allclasses regularly, maintain a minimum unweightedGPA of 2.0 in 9th grade, 2.3 in 10th grade and 2.5 in11th and 12th grades as well as abide by the Code ofStudent Conduct. Falling below these expectationsmay result in placement on probation and/or dismissalfrom the program. Please review the DistrictApplication Program Procedures available on thePinellas County Schools website for furtherinformation.

CONSIDER THIS PROGRAM IF YOU…• Have an interest in health care• Practice a healthy lifestyle• Have a personal commitment to wellness• Seek a challenging educational environment• Respect authority and have a record of good

conduct• Possess good study habits and attendance