graham high school
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Graham High SchoolPre-Collegiate AcademyBiotechnology 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 Commitment from Teachers, Administration, and District
❖ Attend enrichment sessions❖ Incorporate college-ready
skills daily➢ 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
ScheduleSemester Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
Fall Biology Honors
English I Honors
Math I Honors
World History Honors
Spring Math II Honors
Advanced Placement
Environmental Science
Health and P.E. Civics and Economics
Honors
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 PROGRAMLearn 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
Microbiology
Biology
Chemistry
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
Bioscience Companies in Alamance County
Burlington
Mebane
Graham Haw
River
Elon Snow
Camp
Source: NC Biotech Center
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
Whitney FliehmanAssistant Principal
Biotechnology Pathway
Valerie SellarsSTEM Specialist
Graham High School (336) 570-6440